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An Improvement in Ploughs.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Mar., 1894-Accepted, 14th Apr., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Ploughs.
I, GUSTAV PAASCHE of Gardelegen near Magdeburg in the Kingdom of
Prussia, Farmer, 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 improvement of this invention consists in adapting the plough share to act,.
by means of the provision of a recess in the same or of an attachment thereto, as a
support for the coulter and thus prevent this latter from moving, bending or
breaking.
In the drawing
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a plough provided with the improvement of this.
invention.
Fig. 2 shews on a larger scale a part of a plough the share of which is provided
with a recess.
Fig. 3 shews a part of a share which is provided with a recess for the engagement.
or reception of the coulter.
Fig. 4 shews a part of a share which is provided with an attachment for the same.
purpose.
a is the coulter fixed to the plough beam or other convenient part. It may have
its point directed forwards or backwards and is slid either from above or from the-
front to take into the share b at the recess c in such a way that all lateral movement.
or bending or breaking is prevented.
Instead of forming a recess in the share proper a part d may be attached thereto.
for the engagement therein of the coulter a and to afford this a point of support,.
but this method is more suitable in the case of applying the improvement to old
ploughs with shares very much worn. In the application of the invention the form.
of the coulter, the share, the mould board and the plough is immaterial.
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 ploughs the provision in the share of a recess or the attachment of a part.
thereto for the purpose of serving as a support for the coulter and of preventing
the bending breaking or yielding of the same, substantially as described and shewn..
Dated this 9th day of March 1894.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Spittoon with Cover Opened by Pressure and Closing Automatically.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Mar., 1894-Accepted, 25th May, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Spittoon with Cover Opened by Pressure and Closing Automatically.
I, JOHANN HOFFMEISTER of Resterhofe near Dornum in the Kingdom of
Prussia, German Empire, Teacher, 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 the invention is a spittoon with cover which in use is opened and
kept open by foot-pressure, closing again automatically.
The spittoon is shewn in the accompanying drawing by Figs. 1 and 2 in longi-
tudinal section taken through the lever mechanism and through the receptacle
respectively, and by Fig. 3 in plan view.
A flat rectangular case or box a, constructed of wood or metal and provided with
feet b, is divided by a partition c into two unequally large spaces d and e. Within
the latter, underneath the central opening f of the loose cover-plate h, is a removable
dish or receptacle k, corresponding in form to that of the opening. The cover-
plate h rests upon side mouldings 9 and is prevented from changing position by the
downward turned edge i of the cover-plate. The dish may be made of glass,
porcelain, or other hard, easily cleansed material, and when filled with sand, turf-
refuse, water or the like, serves the essential purpose of the arrangement.
Within the space d, parallel with the long walls of the same, a lever m is
arranged, turning on an axis projecting from the exterior wall. The shorter arm
of the lever protrudes from the case a, whilst the longer is connected by a flat plate o
to the short arm of an augle-lever p, turning on the point q. The long shank of
this lever p is fastened by means of an ear r to the covers turning at t.
By means of this combination, upon pressing with the foot upon the end n of the
lever m, protruding from the case, the covers is lifted, closing down again of the
same resulting by reason of its own weight upon removal of the pressure at n.
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 spittoon combined with box shaped projecting case, the cover of which case is
raised and kept in the open position by pressing with the foot upon a lever-end
projecting from said case, said lever actuating an uplifting angle-lever connected
with the cover; whilst the closing of the cover results by gravitation upon removal
of the foot-pressure.
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1 1004
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, E.C., Patent Agent.
A New Respirator.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Mar., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Apr., 1894-Accepted, 30th June, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New Respirator.
ANNA MARIA RICHTER 14 Randolph Road Paddington London W. Lady of
Independent Means, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The "Richter's New Respirator" is composed of the finest horse hair having
been first boiled, after stitched carefully on to a fine paper, then stitched on to light
wire work lined inside with a double lining of fine white silk, outside with a double
lining of strong black silk bound round with strong black ribbon. Each end sewed
on with gummy band in order to fasten it on the ears.
This respirator gives a modified air to throat & lungs & is to be worn for the
nose only, leaving the mouth free to breathe out of.
March 19th 1901
ANNA MARIA RICHTER.
ANNA MARIA RICHTER (Mrs.) 14 Randolph Road Paddington London W., do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This respirator is totally different from any respirator that has ever been
made.
It is for the nose only. It acts as a filter, cleansing (as well as warming) all
air that passes it; and the colder and sharper the air, the more warmth does my
respirator give to the face, throat and lungs.
It need not be removed for either eating, drinking or talking, and is so light that
it is no inconvenience, only weighing a trifle over half an ounce.
The respirator is composed of the finest horsehair, the horsehair is carefully
cleansed by boiling and washing before it is used. The frame-work is made of
light wire-work 3, which is covered with a fine paper, and the horsehair 2 is then
stitched on to it inside and out. The outer side of the respirator 1 is covered with
double black silk, and the side that is worn next to the nose is lined with soft
double white silk. The whole is then bound round with strong black ribbon.
At each end is sewn a piece of black elastic, in order to fasten the respirator on to
the ears.
This respirator will prove of the greatest benefit to those living in Russia,
Canada and North America, as well as in our own land, as neither nose nor mouth
can freeze under it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
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page_text: 2. That it need not be removed for the purposes of eating, drinking, or
talking.
3. That it gives a most pleasant warmth to the eyes and face, as well as to
the throat and lungs.
Dated this 20th day of April 189
ANNA M. RICHTER.
Improved Means for Heating and Purifying the Feed-water for Steam Boilers.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application (in United Kingdom), 30th Jan.. 1894
Complete Specification Left, 30th Jan., 1894-Accepted, 25th Aug., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Heating and Purifying the Feed-water for
Steam Boilers.
I MONTAGUE HERBERT CHURCHILL SHANN of 173 Wicklam Terrace
Brisbane in the Colony of Queensland Australia Engineer do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in scum and sediment trapping for steam
boilers, and has for its object an arrangement whereby both the scum and sediment
contained in the feed-water of steam boilers may be trapped before the feed reaches
the water in the boiler.
My invention consists of a deep box, placed in the steam space of the boiler,
above the water-level.
The feed-water is led into the top of this box by extending an internal pipe from
the check-valve.
This box is provided with a surface blow-out and a bottom blow-out.
The feed is taken from the middle of this box by means of a pipe down to the
water in the boiler.
The object of the above arrangement is, that being surrounded by live steam, the
feed in the box will be heated to full boiler temperature, which temperature will
cause all injurious matter held in suspension to be precipitated, when it can be
blown off by the above-mentioned bottom blow-off.
At the same time any floating impurities can be got rid of through the above-
mentioned surface blow-off, as the water for the boiler is drawn off some inches
below the surface of water in the aforesaid box.
In order that my said invention may be better understood I now refer to the
accompanying drawing
:-
(A) is the deep box placed in the steam space of a boiler.
(B) is the feed supply pipe.
(C) is the surface blow-out pipe.
(D) is the bottom blow-out pipe; and
(E) is the feed discharge from (A) into the boiler.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, I claim-
In steam boilers the combination of a deep box in the steam space, with feed

page_text: supply, surface blow-off, bottom blow-off, and feed delivery, substantially as
herein before described, and as illustrated in my drawings.
Dated this 26th day of December 1892
MONTAGUE H. C. SHANN.
W. P. Thompson & Boult,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and in connection with Funnels for Use with Beer Casks and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Oct., 1894-Accepted, 3rd Nov., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and in connection with Funnels for Use with Beer
Casks and the like.
ALBERT JOHN TWYFORD, The Grosvenor Hotel, Church Street, and Cookson
Street, Blackpool, Hotel Keeper, 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 consists of a vessel which may be either funnel-shaped, square,
oblong, cylindrical, or of any other convenient shape, to the bottom of which I
affix a short tube or pipe, within which I place a rod or stick of sufficient length
to reach to the bottom of the barrel or cask, the said rod or stick running loosely
in the tube, and having a kuob or ring at the top. The method of use is as
follows.
The tube is inserted in the vent-holo of the barrel or cask, and the rod placed in
the tube any waste or overdrawn beer or other liquid is placed in the vessel, and
travels down the rod or stick to the bottom of the barrel or cask, without disturbing
or injuriously affecting the remaining contents of the barrel or cask. The vessel,
tube, or rod, may be made of wood, metal, or any other material adapted for use
with liquids.
In ordinary cases, beer or other liquid which is overdrawn from the tap or pump
is wasted, as it cannot be returned to the barrel or cask without injuriously
affecting the contents thereof; but with my invention all waste or overdrawn beer
or other liquids can be utilised as above stated.
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 waste or overdrawn liquid saver, for use with casks or barrels of beer,
and other liquids, constructed in the manner set forth in the foregoing Specification.
2. A waste or overdrawn liquid saver, consisting of a vessel with a tube at the
bottom, within which a rod or stick is placed, for the purpose described.
Dated this 2nd day of October 1901
A. G. PRITCHARD,
Agent for Applicant.
Enamelling or Varnishing Metal Glazing Bars.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 27th Sept, 1895-Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Enamelling or Varnishing Metal Glazing Bars.
We, EDWARD BOYCE PODMORE and JOHN HERBERT PODMORE, of
Brighouse, in the County of York, Gentlemen, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to metal glazing bars employed in glazing greenhouses,
railway stations and other glazed structures; our improvement in euch bars
consists in coating them with enamel or vanish so as to prevent them rusting or
being destroyed by the action of the atmosphere or rain.
The composition of the varnish or enamel may vary, but we find that a
composition made of the following substances answers the purpose very well and
makes the bare impervious to weather. The composition consists of gum animi,
poppy oil, carbolic acid and turpentine.
Dated this 28th day of December 1894.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Patent Agents
We EDWARD BOYCE PODMORE and JOHN HERBERT PODMORE of
Brighouse in the County of York, Gentlemen, 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 metal glazing bars employed in glazing greenhouses,
railway stations and other glazed structures; cur improvement in such bars
consists in coating them with enamel or varnish so as to prevent them rusting or
being destroyed by the action of the atmosphere or rain.
The composition of the varnish or enamel may vary, but we find that a
composition made of the following substances answers the purpose very well and
makes the bars impervious to weather.
The composition consists of gum animi, poppy oil, carbolic acid and turpentine,
in about the following quantities or proportions namely:-gum animi 1 ounces,
poppy oil 1 ounce, carbolic acid ounce and turpentino 1 pint, which being mixed
together will form a suitable varnish but we do not limit or confine ourselves to the
proportions given herein.
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 :—
Enamelling metal glazing bars with a composition consisting of gum animi,
poppy oil carbolic acid and turpentine or other like properties.
Dated this 26th day of September 1805
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Patent Agents.
Improvements in or relating to Electric Bells.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 10th Mar., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Electric Bells.
1, JULIUS HENRIK WEST, of 58 Handjergstrasse, Friedenau near Berlin, in
the Empire of Germany, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention has for its object a self acting circuit breaker for electric bells, the
action being such that the armature of the bell electromagnet completes its entire
movement in both directions, before the circuit is broken aud again closed.
The clapper of the bell is separate from the armature and is arranged as a
pendulum, it acts as a circuit closer and its movement in one direction is limited by
the armature (or a piece on the same) with which it makes contact in its position of.
rest, whilst it can swing freely in the other direction.
The drawing shews an electro magnetic ringing apparatus constructed according
to this invention.
The electro magnet armature a, which moves between the two stop pins de,.
carries a stirrup with a contact screw c against which the clapper p, which is
insulated from a, rests. If the key T be depressed the current from the battery b
passes over 1 p la BSS 2 and T back to b, the armature a is consequently
attracted and carries the clapper p with it and imparts to it a certain momentum so
that when a is arrested by striking against d, p moves further to the left, thus
moving away from whereby the circuit is broken; the armature a therefore
returns to its position of rest, and somewhat later, p follows by the action of the
repelling spring; as soon as p touches the contact c the circuit is again closed.
whereby a is again attracted, the action being as before.
At each attraction of the armature, p strikes the bell G. By proper choice of
the weight and length of the clapper p and the spring for bringing it back into its
position of rest, there is obtained in contrast to the so called rattle alarum a
succession of strokes clearly distinguishable from one another.
Instead of the clapper p the contact c may be insulated from the armature, in this.
case c must be connected with the conductor 1.
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. Alternately closing and breaking the circuit by means of a pendulous clapper
free to move in one direction but restrained in the other direction by a contact
moving with the armature of the electro-magnet substantially as described.
2. Apparatus substantially as described and shown in the drawing.
Dated this 3rd day of February 1804
Improvements in and connected with Table-knives.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 26th Jan., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Table-knives.
ERICH PETERS, Engineer, 26, Mittenwalderstrasse, 29 S.W. City of Berlin,.
Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire do hereby declare the nature of this-
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The actual invention aims at producing an instrument, easily and unremarkably
to be handled by all those, who have few or bad teeth, for the purpose to slit into
very little pieces the bits of more consistent victuals as meat, bread-crust and the
like, which are already cut by the knife into a mouthright (suitable for eating)
form.
A table-knife (k) as it is manufactured for the daily use, has in the upper end of
its blade (b) several incisions of any form (i,) throughout the blade (b). Opposite
to these incisions (i,i) at one side of the blade a plate (p₁) is suspended by means
of a spring, which plate (p₁) bears several little knives (s, s) of the forms, corre-
sponding to those incisions (i, i). Opposite to the other side of the incisions (i, i)
in the blade (b) there is suspended also a plate (p2) which has incisions agreeing
with those in the blade, or which bears an armature (w) of chinaware or of wood or
of any other material.
The knife with its instrument is used as below described :
The mouthright cut bit (of meat for example) will be put by the fork upon the
incisioned part (i) of the blade (b) and then both the plates (p₁ and p2) pressed
towards one another. By so doing the little knives (s, s) of the first plate (p₁)
come forth through the incisions (i, i) of the blade and slit into very small pieces
the bit of meat, whilst the other plate (pa) holds it pressed on the incisioned part..
The little knives (s,s) finish their movement in the incisions of the other plate (P2).
or on the wooden armature of it. Thereupon the pressure will cease, both the
plates diverge, the little knives slip out of the neat and the other plate hangs-
again over the meat, which latter will be taken by the fork and put into the-
mouth.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what.
I claim is:
1. A table-knife, which bears an instrument for slitting into little pieces the
mouthright cut bits of victual.
2. An instrument for delacerating victual, to 1., remarkable by the employing of
two or several plates, which have corresponding knives and incisions or armature-
of wood, chinaware and the like and the effect of which will be got by approaching.
each to the other.
Dated this Fifteenth day of November 1894.
Improvements in Bicycles and like Vehicles.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1894-Accepted, 22nd Dec., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bicycles and like Vehicles.
We FRANK SULLEY 147 Forest Road Nottingham Machinist and WILLIAM
ENFIELD Dowson of the Firm of Farmer and Dowson Sherwood Street
Nottingham Lace Manufacturers do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :—
Our present invention comprises certain improvements in the tyres of wheels for
bicycles and like vehicles described in the Specification of previous Letters Patent
No. 24087 dated December the 14th 1893.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 shows a sectional view of the tyre of a wheel for a bicycle or like
vehicle and Figure 2 a side view of portion of the same. The corresponding parts
in each figure are indicated by the same numbers where necessary.
Each tyre consists of a rim 1 formed with a recess at the centre of its width to
receive a series of open ended spring steel rings 2, each bent to form a groove
interiorily across its width in which a screw threaded nut 3 rests, a screw 4 is passed
through a hole in the rim 1 through a piece of felt 5 and through a hole in the
groove of the ring to engage with the nut 3 and clamp the rim felt and ring
together. The outer ends of each ring is turned inwards at 6 to engage with
grooves in the sides of an india rubber band or ring 7.
The outer edges of the rings 2 may be rounded to prevent them cutting the
inside of a cover or outer case 8, the rings may be plated with nickel, tin or other
suitable metal to prevent oxidation.
The outer case is of the usual construction formed of canvas covered with india
rubber and provided near each edge with studs 9 round which laces 10 are passed
and under the rim 1 to hold the outer case tight over the whole series of rings 2
and the india rubber band 7.
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 and employment in the tyres of bicycles and like vehicles of a
series of open ended spring steel rings 2, engaging with the grooves of an india
rubber band or ring 7, substantially as described and illustrated in the drawings
annexed.
Dated this Eleventh day of October 1204
H. W. GOUGH, C.E.,
Agent.
by An Insulator to prevent Vibration or Humming, and also Loss of Current or Insulation by Atmospheric Leakage caused Spiders and the like Web-spinning under Flange or Shed.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 28th Aug., 1895-Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
by
An Insulator to prevent Vibration or Humming, and also Loss of
Current or Insulation by Atmospheric Leakage caused
Spiders and the like Web-spinning under Flange or Shed.
WILLIAM STEPHEN COTTIS 15 St. Maur Road, Fulham, London S.W.
Commercial Traveller do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention relates to a new and improved method of constructing telegraph
or telephone insulators, which has a loose top or cover, screwed on, or otherwise
attached to the lower part of the insulator, which when off, allows rubber, leather,
asbestos or other suitable material, to be attached to the bolt inside shed, to pre-
vent vibration or humming and also loss through atmospheric leakage, caused by
web spinning spiders and the like, getting in or under flange or shed.
Dated this 26th day of November 1894.
WILLIAM S. COTTIS.
An Insulator to prevent Vibration or Humming, and also Loss of
Current or Insulation by Atmospheric Leakage caused by
Spiders and the like Web-spinning under Flange or Shed.
WILLIAM STEPHEN COTTIS 15 St. Maur Road Fulham London S.W.
Commercial Traveller do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a new and improved method of constructing telegraph or
telephone insulators, which have a loose top or cover screwed on or otherwise
attached to the lower part of the insulator.
The bolt which goes through centre or shed of the insulator as shown on the
annexed drawing allows tube of rubber, leather, asbestos, or other suitable material
to be fixed or secured round the top, on which an iron washer, at each end of
rubber &c. tube, fixed or secured; the stoneware, glass, or porcelain cap or cover
is fixed or attached over all. The flange or shed at bottom is closed, with the
exception of an opening to allow the bolt to enter shed.
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 herein before described means for preventing vibration or humming, and
also loss of current or insulation by atmospheric leakage caused by spiders and the
like web-spinning under flange or shed.
Dand this weth
A mount 1905
WILLIAM S. COTTIS.
Improvements in Nails and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Aug., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 7th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 5th Jan., 1895
Improvements in Nails and the like.
HERBERT EDMUND HOLLOWAY Timekeeper c/o Mr. S. Jackson 4 Chapel
Street Monmore Green Wolverhampton do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
My invention is an hollowing out on either side of all flat nails, floor brads
carpenters' brads, cut nails the same being as a guard against two boards being
drawn away from one another by either weather, damp, or heat also giving extra
pull on the boards of floors thus saving any springing of same.
Dated this Fifteenth day of August 1894.
HERBERT EDMUND HOLLOWAY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Nails and the like.
HERBERT EDMUND HOLLOWAY Timekeeper c/o S. Jackson 4 Chapel Street
Monmore Green Wolverhampton. 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 :-
My invention is an hollowing out on either side of all flat nails, floor brads,
carpenters' brads and cut nails the same being as a guard against two boards being
drawn away from one another by either weather damp or heat they will also be
pointed diamond shaped at bottom driving under less pressure than the ordinary
point.
I claim in my invention the sole right to manufacture or have manufactured all
flat nails with any kind of recess stamped therein for the purpose of extra hold
with these nails over the ordinary nails also the diamond pointed end to these
nails.
Dated this 6th day of November 1894.
HERBERT EDMUND HOLLOWAY.
Improvements in and connected with Driving Pulleys for Preventing Breakages under Unusual Strain.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Jan., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Apr., 1894-Accepted, 5th May, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Driving Pulleys for Preventing
Breakages under Unusual Strain.
GEORGE DARLOW 29 Chesson Road, West Kensington W. Foreman of Block
Fuel Works, ALFRED HARRINGTON 475 Fulham Road, S.W. Wharf Manager-
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A flanged bush for fixing on shaft, with key way in bush. Boss of pulley fitting
bush without key or set screws two halves of pulley secured over bush by eight
bolts.
Object to avoid heavy breakages by pulley revolving around bush under extra.
pressure.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Driving Pulleys for Preventing-
Breakages under Unusual Strain.
GEORGE DARLOW Foreman of Block Fuel Works 29 Chesson Road West
Kensington, W. ALFRED HARRINGTON Wharf Manager 475 Fulham Road, S.W.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following:
statement :-
Our invention consists of a solid flanged bush, truly turned, which we key on to
a shaft, as per drawing, and a split pulley with solid enlarged boss, which boss is
bored out large enough to accurately fit the bush. The two halves of pulley are
secured over bush by eight bolts, as shewn in drawing. We screw together the two
halves of pulley just tight enough to obtain the necessary grip to drive the machine,
when, in case of extra pressure, the pulley instantly revolves around the bush.
(the grip being off,) and the machine remains stationary.
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
1st. A solid flanged bush, with keyway-(as per drawing).
2nd. A solid enlarged boss of a split pulley, and the means of fastening the
same over the bush by eight bolts-(as per drawing).
Dated this Third day of Anril 1804
ALFRED HARRINGTON,
Pro Darlow & Harrington.
A Process of Manufacture of Films Imitating Mother-of-pearl.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 6th July, 1894-Accepted, 11th Aug., 1894
AD
A Process of Manufacture of Films Imitating Mother-of-pearl.
I, SAMUEL HAHN, of No. 97, Kurfürstenstrasse, Berlin, 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 is based upon the discovery of the fact that, when certain solutions
are spread over a given surface in a thin layer, and the solvent is allowed to
evaporate, the remaining film, if certain predetermined conditions of concentration
have been complied with-assumes the attractive appearance and peculiar brilliancy
of mother-of-pearl.
The solution referred to consists of nitro-cellulose dissolved in a mixture of
alcohols and ethers. The nitro cellulose can be employed either in the raw or
crude state, or it may be free from acid and employed in different stages of
nitrification (in the condition of collodion-wool, gun-cotton, or the like). The.
alcohols to be used in preference are ethyl and methyl alcohol; among the ether
sulphuric ether and acetic ether may be recommended. Or soda or potash scluble
glass, dissolved in water, may advantageously be employed for the purpose stated.
The preferable proportions are:-
In preparing nitro-cellulose solution.

page_text: Besides, the brilliancy and sequence of shades or colours in the iris obtained may
be influenced and varied by adequate additions of other soluble ingredients.
Thus an admixture of sulphuret of carbon, in the proportion of 25 parts to 100 parts
of the normal solution above described has been found fit to accomplish the
desired object. Similarly an addition of benzine will gradually bring about
changes in the arrangement of the colours and shades of the iris.
For the purpose of producing imitations of mother-of-pearl, it is only necessary
to pour some of the solution above described over wood, paper, glass, porcelain, or
metal, the liquid being distributed over the surface of the material, either by
inclining it in the direction in which such liquid is desired to flow, or by spreading
it out in a layer by hand. When the solution is dry, the surface will be found to
have acquired a beautiful mother-of-pearl-like brilliancy.
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 process of manufacture of coatings or films imitating mother-of-pearl by
applying and then evaporating solutions of the required degree of concentration,
such as (preferably) a solution of nitro-cellulose in a mixture of alcohols and ethers,
or a mixture of soluble glass dissolved in water, with or without the addition of
other solvents, such as sulphuret of carbon, benzine, or the like; substantially as
described.
Dated this ech dof T..1 1004
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Firelighters.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 28th May, 1894-Accepted, 30th June, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Firelighters.
I, ALEXANDER REID, of 25 Woodhead Street, Dunfermline, Fire-wood
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention relates to Improvements in Firelighters.
In carrying my invention into practice I take a solid block of wood and by
means of saws or cutters form three or more longitudinal slots, according to the
size of the firelighter desired, these slots being preferably about 3" wide so as to-
provide a current of air or a free passage for the flames and smoke.
As will be seen from the accompanying drawings, of which Figure 1 is a plan
of the firelighter, bottom upwards, and Figure 2 a side view, the slots A extend
from one end of the block B of wood to within 1" or so of the bottom of the
upper side, while on the lower side the slots A. extend to within " to 3" of the
bottom; thus while binding the pieces together, at the same time allows, in the case.
of only a piece of the firelighter requiring to be used, the pieces to be easily
separated by the hand.
After the block of wood has been thus prepared the underside is dipped into a.
solution of resin or some other such inflammable substance and then allowed to.
cool; when the firelighter is complete.
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 firelighter constructed substantially in the manner herein before described and.
shown on the accompanying sheet of drawing.
Dated this 25th day of May 1894.
BOTTOMLEY, & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
Improvements in Stands for Removably Fastening to Drinking Glasses.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 15th Dec., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stands for Removably Fastening to Drinking
Glasses.
I, JULIUS HEINRICH FRIEDRICH KICKHEFEL, Rostock, in the Grand-Duchy
of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to provide a stand for drinking glasses which
shall prevent the trickling down of the contents of the glass upon the table or
clothing unavoidable in the stands now in use, and which has always been felt to be
a great annoyance. For the purpose of remedying this evil, the improved stand is
removably fastened to the drinking glass and the peculiar construction of the stand
admits of its application to drinking vessels of various sizes.
Fig. 1. of the drawing is an elevation of the drinking glass stand; Fig. 2. a longi-
tudinal section and Fig. 3. a section on the line a-b, Fig. 2.
The stand consists of two parts t¹, t, which are held together by the spiral
springs s,, which are so arranged in the encircling groove h, that they clasp over
the vertical joints f. The inside of both parts of the stand is lined with a fluid
absorbing material, which is gripped at the edges r of the two parts of the stand by
turning over the metal. The separate bottom d, likewise consisting of fluid
absorbing material, is removable.
A slight pressure with the drinking glass upon the inside edge of the stand suffices
for placing the drinking glass within the latter whilst a gentle outward pressure of
the two parts of the stand loosens the drinking glass again immediately.
Three or more small feet u are placed on the bottom, so that the stand may not
become wet if placed upon a wet counter or such like.
The separate bottom d may also consist of one piece; the absorbent lining e may
likewise be placed-in in one piece, in which case it should be arranged with a fold
at each of the two joints in order that it may yield slightly on pressing the two
halves asunder.
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 stand for removably fastening to drinking glasses constructed substantially as
described with reference to the annexed drawings.
Dated this 10th day of November 1894
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
62, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Combs.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Mar., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 28th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 29th Dec., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Combs.
ARTHUR BARTON KENT Brush Manufacturer 11 Great Marlborough Street.
London W. and WILLIAM CHARLES HAWTIN Foreman, 66 Selby Road,
Leytonstone Essex do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
We introduce tufts of bristle hair, or fibre, in place of some of the ordinary
5 teeth in a comb thus making a combined brush and comb.
Dated Thirteenth day of March 1894.
ARTHUR B. KENT.
WILLIAM CHARLES HAWTIN..
Improvement in the Manufacture of Combs.
We, ARTHUR BARTON KENT of 11 Great Marlborough Street, London, Brush
Manufacturer, and WILLIAM CHARLES HAWTIN, of 66 Selby Road, Leytonstone,.
Essex, Foreman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what.
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
In carrying out our invention we introduce tufts of bristles, hair or fibre in
certain parts of a comb in place of the ordinary teeth, thus producing a combined
brush and comb.
The better to explain our meaning, reference is made to the accompanying
drawing, which represents an article produced in accordance with our invention..
The part A. is the same in all respects as an ordinary comb, but in the portion B.
the tufts of bristles, hair, or fibre take the place of the usual comb teeth, and may
be held in place by any usual method, such for instance, as by forming a longitudinal
hole as shown and driving therein a long plug which will fasten the bristles or
their equivalent firmly in place.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
The construction or combination with a comb of a brush forming section,.
substantially as herein described and illustrated.
Dated this 28th day of November 1894.
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicants.
A Combined Food or Dinner Dish and Plate.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1894-Accepted, 6th Oct., 1894
COMPLETE STUITIVATION.
A Combined Food or Dinner Dish and Plate.
I, HENRY HARVERSON of Avenue Works, Manbey Road, Stratford Essex,
Printer, 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 dishes of a portable character for use
by persons obtaining their dinner or other meals at a restaurant or other cooking
establishment and taking it away to be eaten at some other place, or for use by
restauranteurs who send out dinners to customers whose business will not allow
them to leave their occupation. By means of this invention the food is kept hot
while in transit, it being closely covered and the various kinds of food are kept
separate and are prevented from being mixed up as is the case when ordinary plates
or dishes are used.
The improved dish being the subject of this invention is constructed of any
suitable metal and may be enamelled inside if desired, or it may be made of pot or
any suitable material. The dish is divided into suitable compartments as shewn in
Fig. 1. of the drawing, the large compartment A. being intended for meat, the
smaller compartment B. for vegetables, and the three small compartments C. for
pepper, salt, mustard, or butter, cheese or other articles of food as desired. The
dish may have more or less compartments, as desired.
The dish is also provided with a lid, Fig. 2. made of the same material as the
dish, to which are attached two small hinges D, one at each side to fasten in the
slots E. in Fig. 1. When not in use as a cover to the dish, this lid may be and is
intended to be used as a plate, and if made (as preferred) of enamelled iron can be
washed with ease and kept clean.
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 :-
:-
An improved dinner dish divided into compartments and provided with a lid or
cover which can be converted into a dinner plate, substantially as described and set
forth.
Dated this 5th day of Santamber mnya
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Means for Arranging Velvet and other Ribbons and the like for Sale.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Arranging Velvet and other Ribbons and the
like for Sale.
I JOSEPH HALLWORTH of 4 Saint Peter's Square Manchester in the County
of Lancaster, Velveteen Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion 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 improved means for arranging a number of rolls of
velvet or other ribbon or similar narrow goods in a box or case for sale, so that any
required length of one or more of them can be unrolled without disturbing the
rest and without removing any of the rolls from the box or case.
The nature of my invention and the manner in which the same is to be performed
or carried into practical effect will be readily understood on reference to the sheet
of drawings hereunto annexed and the following explanation thereof.
I first make a cardboard box as shown at Fig. 1 on the annexed drawing with a
loose cover a and a fall-down front b.
Across each end thereof inside and at about the centre of its height I fix a
cross bar c of wood or other suitable material in the top of which is a slot or
notch d sloping backwards.
1 then provide a rod or spindle of wood or metal of such a length and thickness
as will allow it to lie in these two notches with its ends resting against the ends of
the box, a piece of tin being preferably interposed between the end of the rod and
the box for protection against wear.
I next provide a number of narrow bobbins or reels as at f Fig. 2 formed
preferably with cardboard ends and wooden barrels at the centre, the latter being
bored so as to revolve freely upon the rod e.
The ribbon or other material is wound upon these bobbins and such a number of
them as will fill the box are then strung upon the rod e the ends of which are then
placed in the sloping notches d at each end of the box, and when the flap b and
lid a are closed the goods are ready for the market.
It will be seen on reference to Fig. that upon opening the box or case any
length of ribbon can be drawn off any one or more of the bobbins without
disturbing the rest as they can all revolve on the rod e freely and independently of
each other.
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 means for arranging velvet and other ribbons and the like for sale,
consisting in the combination with a box or case of cardboard or other suitable
material of a series of narrow bobbins or reels mounted loosely and independently
upon a rod and placed in the said box or case substantially as hereinbefore described
and illustrated by the drawing annexed.
Dated this 26th day of April 1894
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Shirt Sleeves.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 14th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 14th Feb., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Shirt Sleeves.
FRANK ROWLEY Merchant Rock Cottage Whaley Bridge. I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
-
This invention relates to the construction of shirt sleeves. The invention
consists in making the lower or cuff part of shirt sleeves detachable, so that this
portion can be changed as frequently as desired, so obviating the use of cuffs
entirely.
The cuff part of the sleeve would be made separately, and with a portion of
linen or other suitable material attached, so as to be easily joined by buttons, or
any suitable attachment to the upper part of the sleeve.
Dated this 13th day of February 1894.
FRANK ROWLEY.
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I, FRANK ROWLEY of "Rock Cottage" Whaley Bridge near Manchester India
Rubber 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:-
The invention relates to the construction of shirt sleeves.
The invention consists in making the lower or cuff part of shirt sleeves
detachable so that this portion can be changed as frequently as desired, so
obviating the use of cuffs entirely; the latter expression "cuffs" meaning the
cuffs now used when the cuffs on the shirt (which are fixed) become soiled.
The cuff part of the sleeve would be made separately and with a portion or tab
of linen or other suitable material attached so as to be easily joined by buttons or
any suitable attachment to the upper part of the sleeve.
The invention primarily refers to linen shirt sleeves but can be applied to cotton
or woollen shirt sleeves if requisite.
The tab above referred to can be fixed either at the end of the cuff or the
centre.
If fixed in the latter position the cuff will become a double ended one.
I do not claim the manner in which the cuff is fixed (e.g. by buttons hooks or the
like) but what I claim is
The shirt sleeve made to receive a cuff detachable at will.
Dated this 14th day of November 1894.
FRANK ROWLEY.