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Improvement in connection with Sewing Machines.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in connection with Sewing Machines.
1, DORA MARIA GERBAULET of 101 Konigstrasse, Munich, in the Empire of
Germany, Gentlewoman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer--
tained in and by the following statement :-
The present improvement has for its object by means of a magnifying lens to
facilitate the threading of the needle of a sewing machine and also to enable the
stitches to be clearly seen whilst sewing especially in the case of fine work and to-
enable the same to be examined as regards regularity and fineness etc.
The accompanying drawing illustrates the invention in a diagrammatic view.
On the head or needle bar guide there is arranged and mounted in any suitable-
manner a toothed pinion or wheel a which is provided with a milled thumb-piece-
and serves to actuate a toothed rod or rack 6 working in a guideway or guides m.
Fixed to said rack there is an arm c carrying a ball joint d or other suitable-
joint on which is an arm e carrying a magnifying lens fof any suitable description.
The arrangement is such as to allow of the lens being shifted both horizontally
and vertically in such a manner as to enable the article to be examined to be
observed clearly and in a magnified state by suitably adjusting the lens.
This arrangement will be of especial usefulness to persons working the sewing
machine who are afflicted with weak sight as the said arrangement greatly facilitates.
the threading of the needle and also the examination of the work.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-.
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The combination with a sewing machine of a magnifying lens arranged and
mounted and adapted to be moved substantially in the manner and for the purposes.
hereinbefore described and set forth.
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TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Tables.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Dec., 1894-Accepted, 12th Jan., 1895
Improvements in Tables.
We, FRIEDRIG WILHELM KÖHLER, Merchant, and THEODOR DRUZBA, Works
Manager, both of No. 106, Grosse Brunnenstrasse, Ottensen near Hamburg, in the
Empire of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a kitchen table and it consists of a table having a
draw-out water-tight box supported on separate feet or legs the said box being
adapted for washing purposes and also for use as a bath-tub or as a receptacle
for dirty or used water.
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In the accompanying drawing which illustrates our invention:-
Figure 1 is a view in perspective elevation of our improved table closed up, and
Figure 2 is a similar view of the table opened.
Throughout the views similar parts are marked with like letters of reference.
Our improved table consists of a box A supported on four feet or legs a, a, etc.
arranged under the top of the table B as shown by Figure 1 and capable of being
drawn out as shown by Figure 2. For this purpose the feet or legs are provided
with rollers or castors C of any suitable type and the box A is guided in suitable
grooves in the sides of the table B.
In order to render the box A watertight, it is lined with any suitable material
such as sheet zinc and it may be formed into one or more compartments.
As a modification instead of one single box, a number of separate or independent
boxes may be arranged in the table.
The box or boxes are each provided with a suitable tap for drawing off the
contents thereof.
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.) The improved table, substantially as herein before described and illustrated
by the accompanying drawing.
(2.) A table consisting essentially of a frame carrying a top B and a draw-out
box Á each provided with suitable legs or supports, the box A being divided into
one or more watertight compartments, as and for the purpose set forth.
(3.) The combination with a table of a draw-out box or tank mounted on suitable
legs or supports, as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 4th day of December 1894.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, M.I.M.E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Improved Kitchener.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 18th July, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 17th Sept., 1894-Accepted, 20th Oct., 1894
Improved Kitchener.
WALTER ERNEST Fox 134 Langney Road Eastbourne in the County of Sussex
Hot Water Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
An improvement in the construction for fixing the boiler so as to admit of its
being put in and taken out of the kitchener without disturbing any other part
thereof.
The hobs are so arranged that by removing one centre plate and two loose side
plates and the centre coving, full and free access is obtained to the space occupied
by the boiler and pipes connected therewith and is applicable to all size kitcheners.
The accompanying drawings shows the hob or top of a kitchener with the
alterations as shown in parts A A & B.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
A A represents two loose plates forming part of the hob or top of the kitchener
covering the two fire cheeks.
B a centre plate covering the whole space occupied by the boiler between the
two ovens and forming part of the hob or top of the kitchener.
C. C. showing the pipes connected with the boiler in the centre flue.
D. D. D. showing the hob or top of an ordinary kitchener.
Dated this 18th day of August 1894.

page_text: D. D. D. represents the hobs or tops of an ordinary kitchener with the alterations
introduced by the plates A A and B.
C. C. represents the hot water pipes for circulation from boiler.
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 as my invention
The plates marked on drawings A. A. and B and forming parts of the construction
of the hobs or tops of kitcheners, which provides a simple and easy method for
taking out for repairs or for fixing, new boilers and fire cheeks in kitcheners.
Dated this Fifteenth day of September 1894.
WALTER ERNEST FOX.
Improvements in and relating to Bricks and Brickwork.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1894-Accepted, 12th May, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Bricks and Brickwork.
We, CHRISTIAN HEINZERLING, Doctor and ADOLF HOEXTER, Merchant,
both of Baustrasse 21 Frankfort on the Main, Germany, do hereby declare the
nature of our invention and in what manner the same is performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The present invention relates to bricks having lateral recesses and to a system of
constructing brickwork with such bricks, whereby complete channels shall be
formed throughout the finished work.
And in order to make this Specification more easily intelligible reference is had
to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters denote similar parts throughout
the several views :-
Fig. 1 being a front elevation of a part of a wall constructed with the novel
brick,
Fig. 2 an end elevation of Fig. 1,
Figs. 3, 4, 5 and 6 horizontal sections respectively on the lines gh, ef, cd and ab
in Figs. 1 and 2,
Fig. 7 is a plan of an arch formed of bricks made according to present
invention,
Fig. 8 a part vertical section through one of the courses of said arch and
Fig. 9 a side elevation of the said arch.
The bricks are formed with lateral grooves extending into the body of the brick
either from one end as at a in Fig. 3 or from both ends as at a¹.
The bricks are
laid as shown in Figs. 1 to 4 so as to form vertical channels c running through the
wall, the ends of the said wall being filled up with half bricks a² a² specially formed
for the purpose. In the case of thicker walls the bricks employed may be provided
with grooves or depressions extending inwards into the body of the brick from the
sides of the same as shown at Figs. 5 and 6. bbare half bricks grooved
to correspond with the grooves of the bricks 62 so that when both are laid
together as shown in section in Figs. 5 and 6, the channels cc will be formed.
and bare half bricks for closing up the ends of the courses. Figs. 7, 8 and 9
show the arrangement of the bricks for forming channels c in the construction of
arches.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. In combination with a brick, one or more grooves cut into the same from the
end or sides, said grooves being arranged to coincide when the said bricks are laid
together, and to form channels, in the manner and for the purpose substantially as
described and shown.
2. The method of laying bricks having grooves extending into the body of same
from the sides or ends, in such wise that when the required structure is complete,
channels shall be established through the same in the manner and for the purpose
substantially as described.
Dated this 2nd day of April 1894.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Lace Fringes, Collars, Trimmings, Ornaments, and the like Fancy Articles.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Jan., 1894--Accepted, 3rd Mar., 1894
Improvements in the Manufacture of Lace Fringes, Collars,
Trimmings, Ornaments, and the like Fancy Articles.
I FREDERICK WILLIAM GOLBY of 36 Chancery Lane, in the County of
Middlesex, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention as
communicated to me by Emil Winterberg and Friedrich Eisner both of Gablonz
on Neisse, Austria, Manufacturers, 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 utilize aluminium in a new branch of industry in
which it has not been employed hitherto.
Heretofore collars for ladies, ornaments, trimmings, lace fringes and other fancy
articles have been made of jet or artificial jet, and to a limited extent metals.
Metals, as steel, brass, copper, silver and gold have also been employed for the same
purpose.
Jet and artificial jet are on account of their black colour advantageously
employed for the fabrication of collars, trimmings and mourning ornaments, while
metals are preferable for making such articles as beads, plates, butterflies, flowers,
stars &c. which objects, serve especially for decorating hats.
The application of jet and artificial jet, and of metals for producing the said fancy
articles possesses however many disadvantages so that articles made therefrom were
only used occasionally and to a limited extent.
Jet and artificial jet are very brittle and moreover heavy. Steel, copper, and
brass, apart from their considerable weight are objectionable as their oxides and
hydroxides attack the twines or the wire upon which the plates and beads are strung.
Gold and silver are too heavy and too costly, so that they cannot be employed on a
large scale for the manufacture of fancy articles.
Aluminium has the advantage of being lighter than the above mentioned materials
so that it may be advantageously used for making collars, trimmings, ornaments for
hats &c.
Moreover aluminium oxidizes very slowly and its oxides would not attack the
twine. It has the further advantage that it can be easily wrought and can be
durably coloured.
The aluminium is wrought in a well known manner to form collars, trimmings,
and ornaments consisting of plates and beads of different shape and size by rolling,
punching, cutting, pressing and boring, after which the articles are coloured.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The application of plates and beads of aluminium for lace fringes, collars,
trimmings ornaments and the like fancy articles, as and for the purpose herein set
forth.
Doted this 3rd day of January 1894
F. W. GOLBY,
36, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.
Improvements in Pipe Wrenches.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug., 1894-Accepted, 1st Dec., 1894
CUDIT DELE DE DULE TOALIN.
Improvements in Pipe Wrenches.
I, WILHELM BÜRKLE, Machine-master, of Griesheim in the Grand-dukedom
of Hessia, 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 present invention refers to a new kind of wrenches for pipes, the chief
advantage of which consists in it being possible to use them within certain limits
for holding pipes of various sizes one after the other, without it being necessary to
lose any time in adjusting the pincers, as has been the case with the pincers in use
up to the present. These wrenches for tubes may be made in the limits say of
"-14", 1"-3" and so forth, and this limit which exceeds that of all other
wrenches hitherto used, does not interfere with the usefulness of the tool, as the
workman in laying down pipes, only very rarely has simultaneously to do with pipes
of such varying diameters, that they cannot be enclosed by my wrenches.
In the annexed drawing a. view of the wrenches is given in Figure 1 and a
section in Figure 2. The wrenches consist chiefly of the knee-shaped piece a and
the lever-arm which is jointed in the fork-shaped lower part of a by a bolt c.
The upper part of the piece a forms as stated a right-angled knee and encloses the
pipe that is to be held, while the shorter arm of the lever b, which is suitably
arched on the side opposite to the tube and provided with little teeth, seizes the
tube on the other side.
If pressure is exerted on the long lever-arm in the direction shown by the arrow,
the tube is pressed into the angle of the knee with a force that increases uniformly
with the resistance, making it almost impossible for it to slip, and is thus turned
as desired.
The most favourable effect takes place when the point of application e of the
lever lies in the bisecting line of the right angle at d. The curve of the arch of
the shorter lever-arm is chosen in such a manner that this case occurs in all tube-
diameters lying between two limits. The inner surface of the piece a may as
shown in the drawing, be provided with little teeth or grooves, but this is not
necessary.
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:
Wrenches for pipes of different diameters distinguished by the lever b, the short
arm of which is suitably arched and toothed on the inside and by the knee-shaped
piece a jointed to it for the purposes and substantially as here before described
and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this Fifteenth day of August 1894.
For WILHELM BURKLE.
B. Brockhues.
An Improved Friction Buckle.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Sept., 1894-Accepted, 20th Oct., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
An Improved Friction Buckle.
I, WILHELM HÄUSLER, of Auenstrasse 50, Leipzig, in the Empire of Germany,
Master Saddler, 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 fricton buckle having its frame slightly
bent and having one or more central cross bars, the whole being of sufficient
strength and resistance to lateral pressure to operate to hold a strap by friction in
the manner hereinafter referred to, and illustrated in the drawings.
This improved buckle is especially intended to be used for straps to be pulled
into loops and is especially advantageous for trouser suspenders and stirrup
leathers.
The construction and application of this improved buckle may be seen from the
annexed drawing, in which
Fig. 1 is a front view in which the buckle is provided with only one cross piece.
Fig. 2 is a cross section on the line M-M of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 a front view of a buckle fitted with two cross pieces.
Fig. 4 is a cross section on the line N. N. of Fig. 3.
Fig. 5 is a rear view of Fig. 3.
In order to produce efficient frictional faces, the body or frame of the buckle A
(see Fig. 2) is slightly bent or curved and is provided with a cross piece B, passing
across the middle of the buckle (see Figs. 1 and 2).
The action of this cross piece may however be still increased in cases where the
buckle is to sustain sharp and straight pulls and where loops are to be made in the
strap from both ends of the buckle. This may be effected by the arrangement of a
so called keeper, that is to say, of a second cross piece C as illustrated in Figs. 3
to 5 of the drawings.
By the arrangement of this second cross piece C, another frictional surface is
produced and a safe fixing of the inserted strap R effected.
The shape of the buckle itself may vary greatly according to its intended
purpose and may also be produced in any ornamental form and of any suitable
material.
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 :-
:-
1. An improved friction buckle having its frame A slightly bent or curved and
provided with a central cross piece B (see Figs. 1 and 2) adapted to withstand
lateral strain and operate with friction on a strap inserted as illustrated.
2. An improved friction buckle having a slightly bent frame A, a central cross
piece B and a keeper in the form of a second cross piece C arranged relatively to
the parts A and B substantially as illustrated and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 18th day of September 1894.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Printing Roller.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 21st June, 1894-Accepted, 28th July, 1894
An Improved Printing Roller.
I, LEWIS EDWARDS, of The Royal Repository, Barbican, London E.C.,
Manager, 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 relates to the manufacture of printing rollers, and more especially
to such rollers as are used in color printing.
In carrying out my invention, I first clean the roller to remove grease or other
impurities therefrom. It is then thoroughly dried. A fine coat of raw lacquer
derived from the Rhus vernicifera, which grows in Japan, is then laid upon the
roller. After this has dried, I break the facing with sand paper or charcoal.
I then apply a coat of either of the substances which are known in the lacquer
trade as Roiro or Johana lacquer (the former being preferred). When dry I
break the surface with powdered charcoal, and apply another very thin coat of
raw lacquer, laying it on with a cloth. When dried and polished the roller is
ready for use.
The application of my invention to printers' rollers as aforesaid, effectually
prevents contact between the body of the roller and the ink, and thus prevents all
colors from becoming deteriorated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. An improved printing roller prepared with raw lacquer derived from the
Rhus vernicifera and Roiro or Johana lacquer, substantially as hereinbefore
described.
2. The application and use of Japanese lacquer to printing rollers, substantially
as and for the purposes described.
Dated 21st June 1801
Improvements in Umbrellas, Parasols, and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 22nd Dec., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Umbrellas, Parasols, and the like.
I, CARL ROBERT HAMMERSTEIN, Manufacturer of Merscheid, near Ohligs,
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 object of the present invention is to obviate the necessity of the clamps, at
present used in the umbrella manufacture, for pivoting the stretchers to the ribs of
the umbrella, by pivoting the said stretchers to the ribs direct and thus producing an
umbrella which can be more tightly rolled together.
And in order to make the present invention more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters denote similar
parts throughout the several views :-
Fig. 1 showing side elevations of part of the rib and stretcher attached thereto,
in two positions, and Fig. 2 a front elevation of the said parts.
A is the stretcher, and B the rib, at that point of the latter where it is connected
to the former, the said rib is compressed as shown at b, the forked end of the
stretcher being narrowed to fit the compression and pivoted to the said compressed
or reduced part at a. Thus when the umbrella is closed the parts A and B will
close on to each other and lie close round the stick as shown at the left hand side
of Fig. 1. By means of this construction the clamps carrying the pivots of the
stretchers, which were hitherto fixed to the ribs are avoided, whilst the umbrella
may be more closely rolled on to the stick, and the damaging effects of the said
clamps on the covering of the umbrella are obviated.
If it is desired to strengthen the rib at the part at which it is compressed, a
wire or pin c may be inserted between the sides of the said rib which are pressed
together, said wire or pin being held fast or clamped in position, by the sides of
the rib.
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 umbrellas, flattening the ribs at that part at which they are pivoted to
the stretchers in the manner and for the purpose substantially as described..
(2.) In combination with the device claimed inserting a piece of wire or pin
in the clamped portion of the rib for the purpose substantially as described.
Dated this 17th day of November 1894.
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, Loudon, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
A New Form of Garden Fork.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 8th June, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 27th Feb., 1895-Accepted, 13th Apr., 1895.
A New Form of Garden Fork.
JAMES JONES DICKS Manor House Bradley Road Trowbridge Wiltshire
Builder &c. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The prongs of the fork to be oval shaped and about nine sixteenths of an inch
deep from front to back and about three eigths of an inch in width at the top.
Tapering to the points with thin feather edges extending from the centre of the
sides of the prongs about half an inch in width and one twelveth of an inch
thick at the prongs to one sixteenth of an inch at the edges and extending about
nine and a half inches upward from the points of the prongs.
Dated this 7th day of June 1894.
JAMES JONES DICKS.
I JAMES JONES DICKS Manor House Bradley Road Trowbridge Wiltshire
Builder &c. 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 prongs of the fork to be somewhat sharp oval shaped, and about nine
sixteenths of an inch deep, from front to back, more or less as may be required,
and about three eights of an inch in width, at the top of the prongs, more or
less as may be required, and tapering to the points, with thin feather edges
extending from the centre of the sides of the prongs, about half an inch in
width, more or less as may be required, and about one twelveth of an inch thick
at the prongs, and about one sixteenth of au inch thick at the edges, more or
less as may be required, and extending upwards from the points of the prongs,
about nine and a half inchs, more or less as may be required, or they may
extend the whole length of the prongs if required, the fork may be made with
three prongs, or four prongs, or five prongs, as may be required to suit the
different soils, or for the various purposes for which it may be used, A on the
annexed plan is a section of the stem of the prong above the feather edges,
which is somewhat of a sharp oval shape, B is a section of the prong with the
feather edges, C is the oval rib or center which gives the strength and stability
to the side wings or edges, the prongs being of an oval shape, there is less
friction when it pierces the ground, than there is with the old fashioned square
prongs, and at the same time the side edges or wings cut the ground at the
centre on either side of the prongs, and as the spaces between them are about
equal to the width of the prongs, the ground is both cut and broken in about.
equal proportions.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. The somewhat sharp oval form of the prongs.
2. The feather edges or side pieces extending from the centre of the sides of the
prongs.
3. The whole of the prongs up to the cross bar.
Dated this 26th day of February 1895.
JAMES JONES DICKS.
Improvements in Potters' Machinery, such as Jollies, Jiggers, Whirls, and Batting Machines, for Making Oval Articles.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Sept., 1894-Accepted, 3rd Nov., 1894
Improvements in Potters' Machinery, such as Jollies, Jiggers, Whirls,
and Batting Machines, for Making Oval Articles.
I EDGAR JAMES BRADLEY Potters Modeller of 35 South View Heaton
Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 certain improvements in potters machinery for manu-
facturing certain articles in ware of oval form, such as dishes, oval cover dishes,
and pie dishes, which is explained by the accompanying drawings.
On Sheet 1 Fig. 1, is a side elevation of the machine, Fig. 2, is a plan of the
same.
'
A is the frame, B is the bevelled wheel which gives motion to the vertical
shaft 2, geared wheels are keyed on shafts 2 and 3 which cause those shafts to
revolve, the middle wheel is supported and held in place by arms swinging loose
on shafts 2 and 3, a bolt passing through middle toothed wheel and arms keeps it
in gear. Two cams are keyed on shaft 2, pressing against loose wheels on shaft 3.
Two cams are also keyed on shaft 3, pressing against loose wheels running on
shaft 4. This forces shaft 3 towards shaft 2 and gives the motion required to
manufacture oval dishes and other forms.
On Sheet 2, Fig. 3 is an end view of frame A.
Fig. 4, is a plan of the oval metal chuck, in which moulds are placed.
Fig. 5 is a plan showing cam in two pieces dovetailed together and fastened
are caTUS.
D, are loose wheels.
E, are geared wheels.
F are arms swinging loose.
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 slotted frame with vertical shafts and sliding motion driven by geared wheels
and cams according to drawings as described.
Dated this 1st day of Sentember 1891
.
A New Notation of Music.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Aug., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 3rd May, 1895-Accepted, 8th June, 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New Notation of Music.
I, WILLIAM COOPER, of 150 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, Organist and Pianoforte
Tuner, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
According to this invention parallel lines are drawn to represent the black keys
of a piano or other similar keyed instrument. These black lines appear grouped in
two's and three's as on the keyboard, and the spaces between the black lines
represent the white keys of the instrument. A line thicker than the others
indicates the middle black key of a seven octave keyboard, or E flat in the fourth
octave. By adopting this notation all marks for clefs, flats, sharps or naturals
are dispensed with, and as every note appears on the sheet of music in a place
corresponding to that of the key by which it is sounded, learning and practice are
greatly simplified and facilitated.
Dated this 2nd dor of August 1894
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
I, WILLIAM COOPER, of 150 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, Organist and Pianoforte
Tuner, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
According to this invention parallel lines are drawn to represent the black keys
of a piano or other similar keyed instrument. These black lines appear grouped
in two's and three's as on the keyboard, and the spaces between the black lines
A line thicker than the others
represent the white keys of the instrument.
indicates the middle black key of a seven octave keyboard, or E flat in the fourth
octave. By adopting this notation all marks for clefs, flats, sharps or naturals
are dispensed with, and as every note appears on the sheet of music in a place
corresponding to that of the key by which it is sounded, learning and practice are
greatly simplified and facilitated.
Fig. 1. of the accompanying drawings shews part of an air and accompaniment
noted according to this invention,
Fig. 2 is an enlarged copy of the ruling, the lines representing the black keys of
a clavier, corresponding with sharps and flats, and the spaces between the lines
representing the white keys corresponding with the natural notes.
The music may be read vertically as indicated in Fig. 1., or horizontally, as may
be preferred.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The herein described notation of music on parallel lines corresponding with

page_text: the black keys of a clavier and spaces between the lines corresponding with the
white keys.
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FM 1005
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture and Treatment of Fire-proof Plastic Material for Cement.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 16th June, 1894
Improvements in the Manufacture and Treatment of Fire-proof
Plastic Material for Cement.
I, ROBERT STONE, of St. Dunstan's Buildings, St. Dunstan's Hill, London,
E.C., Engineer, 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 certain improvements in the manufacture
and treatment of the fire proof plastic material for cement described in my former
Specification, for which I have obtained Letters Patent No. 16,789 of 1890.
My improvements consist in adding pearlash, potash, soda, sodium silicate, or
similar materials or substances to the material under treatment, described in my
former Patent No. 16,789, and in about the following proportions:-I mix seven
pounds (more or less) of pearlash, or potash, or soda, or sodium silicate, or analogous
substances, with one hundred weight (inore or less) of the flux, described in said
former Patent. The flux, with such added material, is then mixed with one ton
(more or less) of the raw material described in my said Patent to be operated upon,
prior to the calcining operation. When the roasted or melted material requires
coloring, I use manganese, sulphate of iron, oxide of iron, or such like material, to
suit the required colors.
In some cases I use the raw material containing pearlash, potash, soda, sodium
silicate, or such like substances, with or without the addition of the flux ; in which
case I use such quantities of the raw material as will produce the equivalent of
seven pounds (more or less) of pearlash, potash, soda, sodium silicate, or the like, to
one ton of the material to be operated upon.
By means of the foregoing process, a great amount of labor is saved, and a
superior quality of material produced.
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 the manufacture and treatment of fire-proof plastic material for cement,
the addition to the flux used therewith as aforesaid, of pearlash, potash, soda, sodium
silicate or the like, in the proportions and manner substantially as herein before
described.
2. In the manufacture and treatment of fire-proof plastic material for cement, the
use of the raw material containing pearlash, potash, soda, sodium silicate, or the
like, in the proportions aforesaid, with or without the flux, substantially as herein
before described.
3. The improvements in the manufacture and treatment of fire-proof plastic
material for cement, substantially as and for the purposes described.
Dated 30th April 1894.
GEO.
DOWNING,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent.
Improvements in Emery Buffs for Buffing Brass and other Metals.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Sept., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 7th June, 1895-Accepted, 13th July, 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Emery Buffs for Buffing Brass and other Metals.
I, THOMAS LAW, of Mill Lane, off King Street, Kilmarnock, in the County of
Ayr, North Britain, Brass-founder and Finisher, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved emery buff for buffing up brass and other
metals. In accordance with my improvements, the buff has a rubber foundation so
that it will yield to suit the shape of the article. I may have a centre core of wood
or other material; then a thickness of rubber; and then the rubber or emery band
is glued or otherwise attached to the surface of the rubber.
Dated this 6th day of September 1894.
JOHNSONS,
115 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Petitioner's Agents.
Improvements in Emery Buffs for Buffing Brass and other Metals.
I, THOMAS LAW, of Mill Lane off King Street, Kilmarnock, in the County of
Ayr, North Britain, Brass-founder and Finisher, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in emery buffs for buffing brass and other
metals.
In accordance with my improvements the buff has a rubber foundation, consisting
of a disc or ring so that it will readily yield to suit the shape of the article being
buffed.
This may be carried out by constructing the buff with a centre core of wood or
other material; then with a thickness or ring of rubber around the said core, after
which a band of emery is glued or otherwise attached around the periphery of the
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 :-
Constructing buffs for buffing brass and other metals, with a rubber foundation
or ring portion, whereby the buffs yield to suit the shape of the article being buffed,
substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 6th day of June 1895.
JOHNSONS,
115 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
Improvement in Sewing Thimbles.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Nov., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 21st Dec., 1894-Accepted, 16th Feb.. 1895
Improvement in Sewing Thimbles.
THOMAS SMITH GREENWAY of 74 Brickkiln Street Wolverhampton in the
County of Stafford Chemical Sundryman &c. do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
An improvement to a thimble and a new idea to facilitate sewing in that by
means of a lance knife or cutter secured to or upon a sewing thimble to cut the
thread, cotton and silk from the work and spool instead of biting it off with the
teeth to their injury as dressmakers and sewing people do and others breaking it
with their fingers which makes bad fingers and hands. It will save time in not
having to pick up and down the scissors or knife as usually done at present in
cutting cotton. The contrivance is out of the way of sewing, being worn towards
the palm of the hand-is simple to use with a little learning having two edges
cutting either way-wheeled and rivetted on, being a useful novelty made of best
steel will keep a lance cutting edge for a length of time and is easy to sharpen
and small expense and advance in sewing.
Dated Ninth day of November 1894.
THOMAS SMITH GREENWAY.
Improvement in Sewing Thimbles.
THOMAS SMITH GREENWAY of 74 Brickkiln Street Wolverhampton in the
County of Stafford Chemical Sundryman 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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An improvement to a thimble and a new idea to facilitate sewing by means of a
lance knife or cutter secured to or upon a sewing thimble to cut the thread cotton
and silk from the work and spool instead of biting it off with the teeth to their
injury as dressmakers and sewing people do and others breaking it with their
fingers which makes bad fingers and hands. It will save time in not having to pick
up and down the scissors or knife as usually done at present in cutting the cotton.
The contrivance is out of the way of sewing being worn towards the palm of the
hand is simple to use with a little learning having two edges cutting either way,
being a useful novelty made of best steel as in drawings. A the lance fixed in a
raised slot in thimble or riveted on. B the thimble. C a ventilation hole. The
cutter will keep a lance cutting edge for a length of time easy to sharpen and small
expense and advance in sewing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The application of and attaching and securing to and upon all kinds of sewing
thimbles a lance knife new

page_text: 2. The combined lance, knife or cutter upon sewing thimbles made of any kind
of metal.
3. The formation of the lance knife or cutter thereto to sizes and according to
all kind of thimbles.
Dated 9th day of November 1894.
THOMAS SMITH GREENWAY.
An Improvement in Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 12th June, 1894-Accepted, 14th July, 1894
An Improvement in Pneumatic Tyres.
CHARLES FRANCIS NEWMAN of Sand Pits Garratt Lane Tooting in the
County of Surrey 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 my invention is to provide a pneumatic tyre for cycles or any
other form of vehicle which will possess the qualities of strength and of being
puncture proof without the necessity of using any of the numerous forms of tyre
coverings; and this object I carry into effect by manufacturing an indiarubber or
equivalent air tube with cords or strings composed of any suitable substance such
as hemp gut leather whip cord or wire &c. imbedded in the body of the indiarubber
or substance forming such air tube, and running round the tyre longitudinally or at
right angles to the axis. My invention will be understood by reference to the
accompanying sheet of drawings which show a section on a somewhat enlarged
scale of a tyre constructed according to my invention. It will be seen that the
cords B are laid more compactly at the tread surface, and these will preferably be
composed of thicker material than those at the sides of the tyre A or they may
all be of a uniform thickness and continue completely around the section or be
discontinued on either side at or near the edges of the rim. Of course I may use
any desired number or layers of these cords and vary the density with which they
are placed without departing from the spirit of my 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 :--
The construction of a pneumatic tyre or air tube for a cycle or other vehicle
with cords or strings composed of the substances set forth in the Specification
above embodied and laid longitudinally in the rubber or equivalent substance
forming the tube, all as herein set forth and shewn on the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 12th day of June 1894
C. F. NEWMAN.
Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Aug., 1894-Accepted, 29th Sept., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
I, ELIZABETH ALLEN of 4, Pepper Street, Whitchurch, Salop, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved construction of boots and shoes, and has
for its object to provide boots which can be put on and worn with greater comfort
than those commonly in use.
The invention consists of a special arrangement of upper and tongue, which
permits the boot to be opened almost to the toe, thus allowing the foot to be inserted
in proper place without requiring it to be cramped or forced into an unnatural and
uncomfortable shape. The foot can at once be placed flat on the sole when
the boot is opened, entirely obviating the discomfort experienced by people having
tender feet.
Boots and shoes of this description are especially applicable for the use of children.
The upper is made in three parts, two side pieces being employed, and a central or
toe piece, the latter having a continuation to form the tongue. The side pieces are
stitched at the front edges on top of the toe piece, and are open on each side for
some distance from the centre, allowing them to be turned back. The tongue piece
is formed with a notch on each side at the lower end, permitting the tongue to be
fully turned down and enlarge the opening.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a complete boot according to my invention,
Fig. 2 shows the toe or tongue piece and
Figs. 3 and 4 show the two side pieces.
A, A are the side pieces cut at the front so as to form a seam from the lower end
of the central slit around the toe. The side pieces can be made in one if found
desirable, instead of stitching them together at the back as in the arrangement
shown. B is the piece with tongue B' in one with it partly separated by the
notches permitting the tongue to be turned down fully out of the way when the
boot is to be put on. The side pieces are stitched to the toe only along the lines a,
leaving the upper portion of the front free and capable of being bent back.
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 boot or shoe upper, the combination of a toe piece, having a tongue
formed in one with it, and side pieces stitched to the toe piece near the front and
at the lower edge, adapted to open from the toe and partly down the front, substan-
tially as and for the purposes specified.
(2.) In a boot or shoe upper, the combination with side pieces extending almost to
the front and opening partly down the front, of a toe piece with tongue formed in
one with it, having a notch cut to permit of the tongue being turned back substan-
tially as specified.
Dated th19 23rd doy ot Aurut IXYA
19 23m dov of Aurut IXY4
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Embroidery.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Apr., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 20th Dec., 1894-Accepted, 26th Jan., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Embroidery.
JOHN HENRY HOLLINGHURST 24 Calthorpe Street Gray's Inn Road London
W.C. Embroiderer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
I coat the back of the embroidery with rubber in solution or other suitable
waterproof material either by itself or in conjunction with canvas or other suitable
material. This method keeps the stitches perfectly fast and enables the embroidery
to be washed with impunity.
Dated this 5th day of April 1894
JOHN HENRY HOLLINGHURST.
JOHN HENRY HOLLINGHURST 24 Calthorpe Street Gray's Inn Road London
W.C. Embroiderer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:―
I coat the back of the embroidery with rubber in solution or other suitable
waterproof material either by itself or in conjunction with canvas or other suitable
material. This method keeps the stitches perfectly fast strengthens and stiffens the
embroidery and where the embroidery is suitable for washing it can be washed with
impunity.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The use and application of a waterproof backing to embroidery.
Dated this 20th dox of December 1801
JOHN HENRY HOLLINGHURST.