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Improvements in Puddling and other like Furnaces.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Aug., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 14th May, 1897-Accepted, 28th June, 1897
I, JOHN LEGGE, Iron and Steel Works Manager, of 43 Bull Street, Darlaston,
Staffordshire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention is designed to save labour, time, fuel, fire-bricks, clay and
castings.
According to this invention, I construat a furnace with a hollow or perforated
bridge, so as to cause the combustion to take place over the bridge, instead of
against the stopper hole and doors, as is the case with furnaces as at present
constructed..
By this means I am enabled to dispense with all bridge plates, and the furnace
will also consume its smoke.
Improvements in Puddling and other like Furnaces.
1, JOHN LEGGE, Iron and Steel Works Manager, of 43 Bull Street, Darlaston,
Staffordshire, 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 is designed to save labour, time fuel, fire-bricks, clay and
castings.
According to this invention, I constract a furnace with a hollow perforated
bridge, so as to cause the combustion to take place over the bridge, instead of
against the stopper hole and doors.
By this means I am enabled to dispense with all bridge plates, and the furnace
will also consume its smoke.
And in order that my said invention may be moro clearly understood, I will
now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawing, in
which
Fig. 1 shows a sectional plan of a furnace constructed according to this
invention;
Fig. 2, a section through line A B Fig. 1.
The same letters of reference denote the same parts in both views:-
a shows body of furnace, b hollow perforated bridge, o grate, d fluo.
The hollow bridge b causes the hot air to pass through the top thereof, combustion
taking place over the bridge, instead of against the stopper hole and doors, as is
the case with furnaces as at present constructed.
By constructing furnaces as above, the smoke is consumed and extra heat is
generated in the body of the furnace, thus saving a considerable amount of fuel,

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 improvements in puddling and other like. furnaces substantially as and
for the purposes set forth.
2. In puddling and other like furnaces, the employment of a hollow perforate:
bridge for the purposes set forth.
BROWNE & Co.,
9 Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
by means of a revolving dial, suitably marked, & one, two, or more indicators.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 26th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
FREDERICK HOWARD COLLINS Manufacturer of Churchfield, Edgbaston,
Birmingham do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
From the usual data, to foretell the probable date of a birth by means of a
revolving dial, suitably marked, & one, two, or more indicators.
Dated this 10th day of August 1896.
FREDERICK HOWARD COLLINS.
[ FREDERICK HOWARD COLLINS of Churchfield Edgbaston Birmingham
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
My invention has for its object an easier method of discovering the probable
date of birth than that usually adopted. From the usual data I foretell the
probable date of birth by means of a revolving dial suitably marked and one two
or more indicators. I produce a circular calendar A which is subdivided in the
usual manner but for the purpose of convenience in use conspicuously exhibits
certain days of each month for example the 5th 10th 15th 20th 25th and 30th days
of the month may be notified so that the adjustment of the dial may be more
readily accomplished. I cover the said dial with a card in which inlets B and C
are made by which certain portions of the calendar are open to view. Above
these inlets I place indicators D E and I insert fasteners F to retain the whole in
position. The indicators are placed so that they register a lapse of 270-280 days
from D to E. The probable date of birth is ascertained by turning the disc until
the last date of the last period is beneath the indicator D when the date of normal
confinement appears beneath the indicator E.
I may print emboss stamp in or affix the indicators referred to and I may
manufacture my obstetric calendar of paper cardboard papier mache celluloid or
metallic substance.
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 obstetric calendar comprising a circular dial.
(2.) An obstetric calendar comprising a circular dial with either fixed or movable
indicators for the purposes herein before recited.
Dated this Twenty-fourth day of April 1897
FREDERICK HOWARD COLLINS.
Witness-
ANNIE S. COLLINS.
Improvements in Gas Burners as Adapted to Heating, Cooking, and Boiling Stoves.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd June, 1896-Accepted, 4th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gas Burners as Adapted to Heating, Cooking, and
Boiling Stoves.
CHARLES WILLIAM DAVIS Gas Engineer, 200, Camberwell Road S.E. and
HENRY CHARLES TURNER, Gas Engineer 200, Camberwell Road S.E. do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention has for its object the construction of a gas regulator in such a
manner that while affording the maximum of convenience, both time and the gas
employed are economized.
In order that the invention may be more easily understood drawings are attached
hereto of which the following is a description.
The fig. represents part of an ordinary gas ring burner A. being the ring burner,
gas inlet B. with a lever C. attached, which when any utensil is placed on the
burner, is pressed down, and moves the small lever D. and opens the valve at
inlet E. allowing the gas full power, and when the utensil is removed, the action of
lever is reversed, and the inlet closed by cap F. and the gas passes through small
tube G.
When the gas is lit, and no utensil is on the burner the gas passes through
small tube G. only and is lit at that point, leaving a small jet sufficient to light
the burner automatically when the utensil is placed upon it. The cap F. is
packed with asbestos, or other suitable material, can be made separate from the
lever D. and screwed into it to enable its being removed, and repacked when
necessary. This cap can also be constructed as a ground metal joint."
Having now particularly described, and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
The construction of a gas regulator as herein described and shown on the
drawings.
of June 1896
HENRY CHARLES TURNER.
CHARLES WILLIAM DAVIS.
Locomotive to Run on Various Gauges.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Locomotive to Run on Various Gauges.
WILLIAM GORDON BAGNALL, ERNEST EDWIN BAGULEY, both Engineers of
the Castle Engine Works Stafford England, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
To enable a locomotive to be made and constructed and suitable for varying
gauges.
The manner in which we propose to do this is as follows riz.: We make an
engine with outside frames and outside gear for the widest gauge required, the
wheels running inside the frames. Interchangeable axles can be supplied with
wheels permanently fixed to various gauges as required, or preferably we so
arrange that the wheels may be adjusted on the axles outwards or inwards as
required by screws ties keys wedges or other means. We also arrange that the
wheels shall slide along the axles, being round or having flat sides, preferably
round with a keyway. The wheels may be tied together to keep them to gauge
or preferably tied to flanges fixed at or near the centre of the axle. The ties may
be so arranged that by tightening or slackening certain bolts wedges or other
adjustments the gauge may be widened or contracted at pleasure.
Dated this 8th day of January 1896.
W. G. BAGNALL.
E. E. BAGULEY.
Locomotive to Run on Various Gauges.
WILLIAM GORDON BAGNALL ERNEST EDWIN BAGULEY both Engineers of
the Castle Engine Works Stafford 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 :-
To enable a locomotive to be made and constructed suitable for varying gauges
the manner in which we propose to do this is as follows (ris.) We make a loco-
motive with outside frames A. and all valve motion outside for the widest gauge B
the wheels C running inside the frames A interchangeable axles D can be supplied
with wheels C. permanently fixed to suit the gauge B or the wheels C may be
arranged so that they can be adjusted on the axle D as required by the screws E
or keys wedges or other means. The wheels C slide along the axle D which may
be round or have flat sides preferably round with a keyway F. By tightening or
slacking the tie screws E the wheels slide along the axle D thus the gauge of
wheels can be altered at pleasure to suit any gauge of railway B. The tie screws E
being secured to flanges G which are fixed to the axle D keep the wheels at an
equal distance from the frames A.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
1. The construction of a locomotive with outside frames and motion for a wide
gauge which enables duplicate axles with wheels fitted for any less gauge to be
readily put in so as to couple up with the engine.
2. The making of axles with wheels that can be adjusted to suit various gauges
of railway without removing the axles from the engine or disturbing the connecting
rods and valve motion.
Dated this the Eighteenth day of September 1896.
WM. GORDON BAGNALL.
ERNEST EDWIN BAGULEY.
Year: 1896

page_text: I ARTHUR SOHWARZ of Gross Lichterfelde, near Berlin, Germany Merchant do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention has reference to an improvement in producing photographs.
Hitherto only opaque paper prepared with Bromide of Silver has been, and now is
employed in the production of photographic pictures. In carrying my invention
into practice, I use transparent paper, prepared with Bromide of Silver as aforesaid,
in the production of such pictures, and my invention consists in using transparent
paper prepared as hereinbefore mentioned, for photographic works, and purposes
generally.
Dated this 10th day of November 1906
I ARTHUR SCHWARZ of Gross Lichterfelde, near Berlin, Germany Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
My invention has reference to an improvement in producing photographs.
Hitherto only opaque paper prepared with Bromide of Silver has been, and now is
employed in the production of photographic pictures. In carrying my invention
into practice I use transparent paper, prepared with Bromide of Silver as aforesaid,
in the production of such pictures, and my invention consists in using transparent
paper prepared as herein before mentioned for photographic works, and purposes
generally.
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

page_text: 1. The employment of transparent paper prepared with Bromide of Silver
substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
2. The application of transparent paper prepared with Bromide of Silver to and for
the purpose herein specified.
Improvements in Advertising Signs, Sign-boards, Tablets, Facias, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1896-Accepted, 25th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Advertising Signs, Sign-boards, Tablets, Facias,
and the like.
I JOSEPH TRENNER of the Firm of S. Trenner & Son of 78 Gray's Inn Road
in the County of London, 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 improvements in advertising signs, sign-boards, facias,
tablets and the like of that class which are usually made of glass, slate, marble and
the like, such signs &c., having letters, devices, or ornamentation of glass, metal,
and the like, attached to the surface by a suitable cement.
With such advertising signs or tablets it frequently happens that the letters
become loose and fall off, moreover the letters being applied to the surface of the
sign, tablet or the like often project so much that this interferes with the appearance
of the whole.
Now according to the present invention the tablet or the like is prepared for the
reception of the lettering (or other device) by cutting into it recesses, suitably
shaped and placed, into which the letters, ornaments, or devices are inserted being
"let in" to a suitable depth and retained in such recesses by suitable cement.
The letters or the like may project above the surface or be sunk, so as to be
level therewith, or even below the same.
The recesses are, of course, made to fit exactly the outline of the letters, devices,
or ornaments to be inserted therein.
In producing the recesses the well known sandblast process may conveniently
be used, but any other means may be employed for the purpose.
Advertising signs, signboards, tablets and facias made according to this
invention, will be less liable to be injured by exposure to changes of weather, can
be made cheaply, and yet be highly ornamental.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed; I declare that what I
claim is:
In advertising signs, signboards, tablets, and facias, producing recesses in the
surface of the sign, signboard, tablet, facia, or the like, which in shape and
position correspond with the lettering or ornamentation to be employed, inserting
into these recesses, letters, devices, or ornaments of glass, metal or the like and
fixing the latter by a suitable cement, as herein above described and for the
purpose set forth.
Dated, London, 25th June 1896.
BERNHARD DUKES,
226 High Holborn, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvement in Refrigerators.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 14th July, 1896-Accepted, 15th Aug.. 1896
TION.
Improvement in Refrigerators.
I, MAX BÖHME, Manufacturer, of Aue, in the Kingdom of Saxony, 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 refrigerators adapted to keep their contents cool by
the circulation of cold water and without the use of ice.
In the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1 is a vertical section of a refrigerator embodying my invention; Fig. 2 is
a horizontal section of the same along line Z-Z of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a cross section along line Q-Q of Fig. 1; and
Fig. 4 is a diagram of the cooling pipes.
The principal feature of my improved refrigerator is the arrangement of a.
cooling pipe or pipes, either at the top and bottom, as shown by Figs. 1 to 3, or on
five sides as illustrated by Fig. 4, said pipe or pipes being connected at suitable
points with cold water mains or another cold water supply, so as to assure a
continuous circulation.
In Fig. 1 E indicates the cold water inlet, and A the outlet, R the pipe coil
situated in the interior of the refrigerator close to the walls of the same.
upper and lower pipe coil are preferably connected by stays S to provide the
necessary rigidity and support. These stays may be hollow.
To facilitate the introduction of the cooling pipes into the refrigerator, the top
may be removable, as indicated by Figs. 1 and 3; in some cases it may be more
convenient to have one of the sides removable, instead of the top.
The circulation of water through the cooling pipes is controlled by means of
cocks or valves c, d, f, adapted to establish and interrupt communication between
the cold water main and the cooling pipes, when required. The shape of the pipe
coil, its arrangement in the interior of the refrigerator and the means of attaching
and guiding the same may be varied to suit different requirements.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. A refrigerator provided with a pipe coil or coils mounted in the interior along
one or more of its sides or walls and connected with a system of cold water supply,
so as to produce a continuous circulation of cold water through the said pipe coil
or coils, substantially as described.
2. A refrigerator having a system of cooling pipes arranged in the interior
and connected with a cold water supply in the manner described and shown by the
drawings.
Dated this 14th day of July 1896.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
Improved Rotary Brush for Paper Hanging Purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Rotary Brush for Paper Hanging Purposes.
I, PAUL FRIEDRICH RUDOLPH LANGE, Photographer, of Hainichen, in the
Kingdom of Saxony, German Empire, do hereby declare the nature of my
invention and in what manner the same is performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The present invention consists of a rotary brush for paper hanging purposes
having the bristles projecting over the ends of the cylindrical brush board to
enable the paper to be properly brushed and smoothed on to the wall at the corners
of rooms.
And in order to render the present specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote
similar parts throughout the several views:-
Fig. 1 being a side clevation of the brush and
Fig. 2 a sectional plan of the same.
A spindle d is mounted in the ends of a bow c having a suitable handle b and on
said spindle is mounted a cylindrical brush board a adapted to extend beyond the
arms e of the bow at each side, and provided with bristles f arranged to extend
over the outer ends of the brush board as shown to enable the paper to be smoothed
on to the wall at the corners of the room.
In employing a brush of this kind for paper hanging purposes, damage to the
paper is avoided, and there is no risk of blurring the pattern, which is particularly
advantageous in the case of expensive papers.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is performed I declare that what I claim is:-
A rotary brush for paper hanging purposes, consisting of a bow c having
mounted therein a spindle d carrying a cylindrical brush board a extending outside
the arms of said bow and provided with bristles f which extend or project over
the ends of the brush board in the manner and for the purpose! substantially as
described.
Dated this 14th day of October 1896.
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention" Office, Mitre Court, Fleet Street, London, E.C.
Improved Pick.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 29th June. 1896
Complete Specification Left, 26th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 29th June, 1897
Improved Pick.
HENRY HOLLINGS 10 Saint Anns Street Wheldon Road Castleford Colliery
Blacksmith do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The pick or blade is placed within a socket wich is held by a solid stud, there are
two wedges an expansion wedge and a solid wedge the expansion wedge is placed
under the pick and the solid wedge through the centre of the socket and the
expansion wedge to prevent the expansion wedge from comeing loose by a nock or
a jar.
The socket, the expansion wedge and solid wedge will be made of cast steel some
picks will be made of iron steeled the others will be made of solid cast and double
shear steel the revit that goes through the socket and shaft will be wrought iron the
revit wich holds the expansion wedge from comeing out of the socket will be
wrought iron all of the best quility.
HENRY HOLLINGS 10 Saint Anns Street. Wheldon Road Castleford Colliery
Blacksmith I do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
The pick B is placed in a socket which is held by a solid stud A the stud A recives
the tension from the pick point. The grove in the pick fits the stud A. There are
two wedges an expansion wedge C and a solid wedge D the expansion wedge C is
driven under the pick B which holds the pick tight to its place in the centre of the
expansion wedge C is a web; the solid wedge D is driven through the socket and
expansion wedge C at the end of the solid wedge D is a tap hole at the same
end is a flanged slot hole in the thick part of the of the socket, a bolt hole is drilled
through then the bolt F is put through and screwed into the solid wedge D then the
solid wedge I) is drawn tight up against the web in the expansion wedge C with a
screw key. The safety nut on the draw bolt F is to prevent the bolt from comeing
out of the flange after been unscrewed out of the solid wedge D, the revet G through
the socket and expansion wedge C prevents the expansion wedge C from comeing out
of the socket, the revit E through the socket and shaft keeps the shaft. in its place.
The socket expansion wedge and solid wedge will be made of mallable iron, the draw
bolt of mild steel, the revits wrought iron, some picks will be made of iron steeled
others of cast and solid cast steel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
1. The arrangement of the socket.
Safety Hook for Clothing, Furniture, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st May, 1896-Accepted, 1st Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Spring Safety Hook for Clothing, Furniture, and the like.
HELEN MARY HOLLINGWORTH, Married Woman, The Glen Gurnard Cowes
I.W. of no occupation 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 :-
Spring safety hook to be made of steel or any other suitable metals-it is to be
used with the ordinary square faced eye.
It is to be made of one piece of metal, as shown in the accompanying drawing
the back part of which is to be wider than the front, with two, four, or more holes,
according to size, by which it can be firmly secured. The front piece, in turning.
over from the back, forms a spring hook at the top, the flat end of this spring,
(being slightly rounded at the end) owing to its form and strength prevents its.
catching in other material or objects while the eye can pass with ease underneath.
& upwards.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention, & in what manner the same is performed I declare that what I
claim is-
1st. The spring hook with flat end.
2nd. The flat end is to rest firmly on the back of hook.
3rd. The end of which to be rounded (or made thick) to prevent sharpness, &
make it rest firmer.
Dated this 20th day of May 1896.
HELEN MARY HOLLINGWORTH.
A Combined Chair or other Seat and Musical Box.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 30th May, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Chair or other Seat and Musical Box.
I, EMIL SCHACHT of 6 Haupstrasse, Frechen by Cologne, Germany, Eugine
Driver, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
samo is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention consists in combining a musical box with a chair, stool, or other
seat, in such a manner, that, whenever a person sits on the chair or other seat, the
mechanism of the musical box will be set in motion by means of a suitable
contrivance.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have
hereunto appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, whereon,
Fig. 1 is a sectional view of a combined seat and musical box.
Fig. 2 is an inverted plan of the same.
The seat a, which is made of cork or other elastic material is secured, at the
edges, to a brass plate b by which it is held distended or stretched. Passed
through an eyelet c on the bottom of the plate b is a crank lever d provided, at one
end, with a button which bears on the whole of its surface against the seat. An
opening corresponding to the button is made in the plate b. The other end of the
crank lever bears against a lever g for throwing into and out of gear the mechanism
of the musical box h. The spring e bears against the lever d and presses the
button fupwards.
With this arrangement, whenever a person takes his or her seat, the button fis
dopressed, and, as a consequence, the crank lever d is caused to move the lever g in
the direction of the arrow and start the music. When the person rises, the
spring e causes the lever d and button to rise, and, at the same time, moves the
lever g so as to throw the mechanism of the musical box out of gear, and stop
the music.
The arrangement can be such that when a piece of music is started, the
nechanism of the box will continue in operation though the person quits his or
hor seat.
Instead of a flat spring e a spiral spring may be used and also the levers may be
differently constructed or arranged without departing from the invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what
I consider novel and desire to claim is :-
1. The combination with a seat made of clastic material (such as cork) or its
equivalent of an automatically acting musical box which is put into operation each
time a person sits on the seat, substantially as hereinbefore set forth.
2. The mechanism for automatically throwing the lever of the musical box into
and out of gear consisting of the crank lever d with its button and the spring a
arranged and operating substantially as herein before described with reference to
he drawings annexed.
Dated this 23rd day of April 1898
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Improvement in Pneumatio Tyres.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Pneumatio Tyres.
VERNON DE HORSEY DOWLER 515 Barking Rond Plaistow Essex Mariner.
I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
That grooved short sections of cork should be placed between the tube and the
outer cover of the pneumatic tyre being inch thick more or less at the tread and
graduated to nothing at flange of wheel and that the whole shall be covered with
vulcanized rubber.
V. DE H. DOWLER.
I, VERNON DE HORSEY DOWLER of 515 Barking Road, Plaistow, Essex do
hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described aud ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
My invention relates to pneumatic tyres for velocipedes and other vehicles and
has for its object to prevent the puncturing of the pneumatic tube or air chamber.
will describe my invention with reference to the accompanying drawing which
illustrates in a sectional perspective view by way of example a portion of a tyre
constructed according to iny invention.
A represents the rim or felloe of the wheel, B the pneumatic tube and C the
outer canvas cover, which is enclosed within vulcanised rubber D or the like.
Interposed between the outer cover C and the pueumatic tube B is a layer of
cork F grooved or crescent shape in transverse section the central or thickest
portion of the said cork layer being gradually reduced in thickness from the centre
towards the two sides or edges. The inner face of this layer of cork may be
covered with canvas or like material c to prevent the disintegration of the said
cork. This layer of cork interposed as I have described effectually prevents the
pneumatic tube from being punctured.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
Pneumatic tyres for the wheels of velocipedes and other vehicles consisting of
an inner pneumatic tube, an outer covering, interposed cork of crescent shape in
transverse section the whole being covered with vulcanized rubber substantially as
and for the purpose hereinbefore described.
Dated this 24th day of June 1896.
JOHNSONS & WILLCOX,
47 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in the Use of Calisthenic Poles or Bar-bells.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Use of Calisthenic Poles or Bar-bells.
I LEWIS GRANT of 21 St. Mary's Square, Kennington, London, S.E.,.
Professor of Dancing 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 calisthenic poles or bar-bells, and to-
a method of employing these gymnastic implements for stage dancing, and has for
object to provide new or improved means for accompanying the music and move-
ments of the lower limbs of the dancer by rhythmical and graceful motions of the
arms holding the calisthenic pole for the purpose of enhancing the pantomimic
expressiveness and effect of the performance.
In carrying out my invention, I employ a light pole or wand of suitable length
and consisting of convenient material, such as wood, metal tubing or the like, having
at each end a ball, bulb, or suitable ornament, thus forming a species of bar-bell,
similar to the implement commonly used for physical-exercise-drill at gymnasiums
and like establishments in the art and practice of healthful bodily exercise.
The weight of calisthenic pole or bar-bell should be so determined in accordance
with the muscular strength and development of the person using it, that it
effectively aids and assists the rhythmic movements of the dancer without however
exercising any unnecessary strain or tiring effect upon the muscles.
In using the implement in the performance of stage dances and the like I prefer
to lightly grasp it with both hands at convenient distance from the end-balls or
ornaments so as to allow ample space for the head while the rhythmic movements
required are being executed. Said movements may be regulated by the pantomimic
idea and the taste of the performer and be in accordance with the character of the
performance.
In the drawings annexed hereto
Fig. 1 is a view of a calisthenic pole or bar-bell having plain ball ends.
Fig. 2 is a view of a calisthenic pole having ornamental ends and
Fig. 3 is a figure of a dancer using the implement herein before described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is :-
The employment of calisthenic poles or bar-bells consisting of a light pole or
wand of suitable material, having plain or ornamental balls or bulbs at each end
and being of a weight suitably determined in accordance with the bodily strength
of the user for employment in stage and other dancing for the purpose of facilitating
the rythm of the dancers movements and of adding grace and elegance to the
movements of the dancer substantially as set forth and illustrated.
D
.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76 Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,.
For the Applicant.
An Improved Suet Cutter.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 27th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 24th Apr., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Suet Cutter.
WILLIAM STABB 9 Flavell Road Wandsworth, Surrey, Machinist FREDERICK
LITTLE 461 York Road Wandsworth Surrey, Machinist do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A barrel with the bottom perforated with star shaped holes. Across the bottom.
on the inside, and attached by a pivot in the centre is a slip of wood or metal.
extending a inch or more up the barrel, thus we have a plug to fit the inside of the
barrel, with a piece cut out of the bottom end to fit over the slip. To use the
apparatus, we put the article to be cut in the barrel on each side of the slip then.
press and rotate the plug, so that by pressing, we, force the article thro' the holes
and by rotating the slip acts as a cutter. This is the principal of our invention.
which may be slightly modified.
31 1. of May 1906
WILLIAM STABB.
FREDERICK LITTLE...
WILLIAM STABB, 9 Flavell Road Wandsworth Surrey, Machinist, FREDERICK
LITTLE, 461 York Road Wandsworth, Surrey, Machinist 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 :-
A metal can A in the annex drawing with the bottom perforated, the holes B..
being serrated or star shaped. Across the bottom on the inside and attached, by a
pivot in the centre is a slip of wood or metal C. about one inch deep, then we have-
a plug D to fit the inside of the can A. with a piece cut out of the bottom end to.
fit over the slip C. and the top end E. to act as a handle. To use the apparatus,.
we put the article to be cut in the can A on each of the slip C. then press and
rotate the plug D. so that by pressing we force the article through the holes B..
and by rotating the slip C. acts as a cutter.
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
Serrated or star shaped holes cut in metal for cutting and grating suet bread and.
the like.
WILLIAM STABB.
FREDERICK LITTLE..
Improved Method of Fastening Envelopes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Jan., 1896-Accepted, 8th Feb., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Method of Fastening Envelopes.
I, Dr. RAPHAEL HIRSCH of 46 Langelaube, Hannover, 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 :-
With the envelopes now in use it is easily possible for unauthorised persons to
open same after which they can be again closed without the proper addressee
detecting what has occurred.
The present invention remedies this defect in a very effectual manner since by
its use the fastening of the cover can only be opened with damage to the cover
itself.
The subject of the invention is shewn by the accompanying drawings;→
The envelope a is provided with a narrow strip for folding over 6 which is coated
with any suitable adhesive substance. By means of any suitable apparatus holes e
are punched in the envelope in such a manner that both the cover and the flap are
perforated.
An unauthorised person will not then be able to open the envelope without
breaking the perforated line. The addressee accordingly has always a certain
check as to whether the letter has been previously opened or not.
The opening of the letter by the addressee can be effected without the help
of letter-opener, scissors, knife or the like by simply tearing off the upper
portion of the envelope; also the opening of the envelope at the sides cannot
take place without its being detected owing to the inward folding of the side
edges.
This arrangement offers the further special advantage that in opening the
envelope (by tearing away the edge) the contents of the same are not injured.
At the same time the envelope itself is not torn by opening it on the perforated
line but remains in good condition and is thus adapted for preserving the letter
therein if desired.
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 envelope-for preventing or detecting the unauthorised opening thereof
having a flap such as 6 coated with any suitable adhesive substance and a line of
closely adjacent boles or perforations such as e right through both the said flap and
envelope substantially in the manner and for the purposes hereinbefore described
and illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this 2nd day of January 1896.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Vessels for Holding Corrosive Substances or the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Vessels for Holding Corrosive Substances
or the like.
I, PAUL FUNFAK of 7 Mittelstrasse, Leipsic, in the German Empire, Electro
Plater, 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 subject of this invention is a special method of construction of vessels a,
according to which the latter have a body made of any suitable material, such as
wood which may have comparatively little or no resistance to the corrosive action
of substances, which body is lined with a layer of celluloid b, which material has
been found to offer sufficient resistance.
The accompanying drawing illustrates my invention, but I do not confine myself
to any form.
A vessel thus constructed may be used for holding acids, alkalies, solutions, of
salts and similar substances. The lining of celluloid may be attached to the wall
of the vessel by pasting, glueing, nailing or by being pressed or jammed into place
or in any other suitable manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
In vessels the combination of an outer body of any suitable material with a
lining of celluloid for the purpose of rendering the vessel suitable for holding
acids, alkalies, solutions of salt, or similar substances.
Dated this 7th day of November 1896
FELL & JAMES,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Means for Securing the Pins, Handle Bars, or other Adjustable Parts of Cycles or any other Machines in which the Parts are Adjustable by Tubes Running One Inside the Other.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 13th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Means for Securing the Pins, Handle Bars, or other
Adjustable Parts of Cycles or any other Machines in which the
Parts are Adjustable by Tubes Running One Inside the Other.
I, RICHARD LEE PHILPOT of Cheylesmore, Coventry, 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 :-
This invention relates to an improved method of fastening or locking tubes used in
cycle frames and provides a means whereby the seat pillars, steering columns, or other
parts of cycle frames may be readily adjusted and effectually secured.
In carrying this invention into effect, I attach to the end of the tube carrying the
adjustable piece a socket, the lower end of which receives the tube, to which it may
be brazed, whilst the upper is provided with an internal thread which engages with a
like thread upon a screwed gland having a milled collar. The gland bears against a
steel ring upon a rubber washer surrounding the adjustable tube, a ledge being formed
in the socket to support the same.
In order that this invention may be the better understood, I will now proceed to
describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which
A. is the socket divided into two parts by the ledge B. The lower end of the
socket is bored to receive the tube C to which it may be secured by brazing or any
like method. Within the tube C. slides the adjustable tube D, a hole of like diameter
as the tube being bored in the ledge B. to permit of the free vertical movement of
the said tube. E. is a rubber washer or ring supported upon the ledge B. and having
a ring of steel or any other suitable metal F. interposed between it and the end of the
screwed gland G. This gland is operated by means of a milled collar H. which forms
part thereof and is bored to permit the tube C to pass therethrough. The male
threads upon the gland engage with suitable female threads formed within the top part
of the socket A as shewn, and enable the said gland to be screwed down upon the
rubber washer, thereby causing the same to expand and hold the tube D.
It is obvious that the above described means may be used for any purpose where a
ready and secure means of adjustment is required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
The improved method of securing or locking the various parts of cycles,
substantially as described and set forth in the accompanying specification and
drawing.
L1904
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Suspension Rings for Pictures and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Suspension Rings for Pictures and the like.
I, FRIEDRICH AUGUST GÖSSER, of Hohlerweg No. 32, Tserlohn, in the Empire
of Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved suspension-ring for pictures or the like and
has for its purpose to avoid the inconvenience of fixing with two or three screws or
nails, necessary when using the usual suspension rings; further the packing of
objects provided with these rings is easier and finally it is possible to adjust the
pictures or the like when suspended on such a ring.
The invention is performed as may be seen from the annexed drawing; the
improved suspension ring a is provided with a rectangularly bent pin b, which may
be smooth, Fig. 2, or provided with screw-threads, Fig. 3. In the first case the
pin b is driven into the frame c, Fig. 5, in the latter case it is screwed in,
Fig. 6.
The suspension-ring provided with such a rectangularly bent pin can be turned
round, when the pictures are to be packed, so that it lies protected behind the
picture frame, as shown in Fig. 7.
If the picture, which is provided with such a suspension ring, should not hang
perpendicularly, this inconvenience can be avoided by turning the ring to the right
or the left. In order to prevent in this case the pin 6 from turning back, a small
pin a can be driven in on the side, as shown in Fig. 8.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be per.ormed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved suspension ring a for pictures and the like, furnished with a
rectangularly bent holding pin b with or without screw-threads.
AT _ 190
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
Improvements connected with Dynamo Electric Generators and Motors.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1896-Accepted, 6th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements connected with Dynamo Electric Generators and
Motors.
FREDERICK HENRY ROYCE of Eastbourne, Holland Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy,
Electrician and ERNEST ALEXANDER CLAREMONT of Electron, Cavendish Road,
Chorlton-cum-Hardy Electrician, 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 :-
Improvements in dynamo electric generators and motors of the type known as
enclosed to reduce the temperature of the air within the enclosure of the machine-
generator or motor-to the atmosphere at a distant point or points by means of a
pipe or pipes by which the temperature of the air within the said enclosure is
somewhat equalised to that at the said distant point or points.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 represents a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a
plan of an enclosed electro motor with our invention applied the letters of reference
are the same for like parts in both views.
We connect a pipe or pipes as b which we term inlet pipes, to any convenient
part of the case or enclosure as a enclosing an electro motor.
To obtain more perfect circulation of the air within the enclosure from a distant
point or points, we in some instances provide an outlet pipe or pipes as c from the
enclosure a or merely an outlet hole or holes. Such outlets can be controlled by a
door or shutters as described in Royce's Patent No. 16439/1895. Further the
circulation of the air within the enclosure can be still more increased by
the addition of a fan inserted in the length of inlet or outlet pipe or within the
enclosure.
We in some instances connect two or more such enclosures to a common fan
inserted at a point at which the inlet or outlet pipes are connected and so force or
draw air through the enclosures as the case may be.
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 wo
claim is :-
1. The connecting of the atmosphere within an enclosed generator or motor, to
the atmosphere at a distant point or points by means of a pipe or pipes or other
similar passage or passages.
2. The connecting of the atmosphere within a number of enclosed generators or
motors to a common fan by means of pipes converging from the former to the latter
or diverging from the latter to the former; the enclosures in each case being
provided with further pipes or holes forming respectively inlets and outlets.
Dated this 28th day of February 1896
F. H. ROYCE.
E. A. CLAREMONT.