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Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Cycles and other Road Vehicles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1896-Accepted, 13th June, 1856
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Cycles and other Road Vehicles.
1, FREDERICK WILLIAM GOLBY, of 36 Chancery Lane, in the County of
Middlesex, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by Bernhard
Fröblich, of Südstrasse 28, Leipzig, Germany, Merchant, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to elastic tyres for cycles and other road vehicles in which
steel springs are fastened to the rim of the wheel at convenient distances apart to
serve as a stiffening for the tyre on the inside thereof.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 represents a cross-section of a tyre constructed according to this invention,
Fig. 2 is a part sido elevation of same and
Fig. 3 is a partly sectional side clevation of a portion of a wheel with the tyre
fitted in the rim thereof.
b
The rim a of the wheel is made in the usual manner with its edges curved round.
The tyre fis made hollow and furnished with thickened edges f. At convenient
distances apart steel springs 6 are fastened by means of screw bolts to the rim a
of the wheel.
To save the tyre a layer of canvas or other suitable protective
material c is provided either of the full length of the tyre or in short lengths where
the springs are situated. The canvas is inserted between the springs and the tyre
and is secured under the thickened edges f¹ thereof and by them held tight to the
rim a as shewn in Fig. 1.
The steel springs bare formed pear-shaped to correspond with the inner cross-
section of the tyre and at the part nearest the rim a the ends are bent inwards at
right angles to form plates 6 and which overlap. A screw bolt & passed through
both plates band & and through the rim a secures the spring b in place, and when
screwed up stretches the tyre and holds it securely to the rim a.
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 ;-
Elastic tyres for cycles and other road vehicles, distinguished by the application
of pear-shaped bent springs on the inside of the tyre at convenient distances apart
with a canvas or other protective layer between the tyre and the springs said
springs being secured to the rim in such manner that when fastened they stretch
the tyre and hold it securely to the rim, substantially as described and illustrated
in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 22nd day of Anril 1898
Improved Method for Propelling Velocipedes, Bicycles, Tricycles and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th June, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 29th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1896
Improved Method for Propelling Velocipedes, Bicycles, Tricycles,
and the like.
JAMES ANSTED Hillside Lower Green Road Rusthall Tunbridge Wells no
occupation do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
By means of two chains running on two bottom bracket wheels and two hub cog
wheels, the pedals on front chain wheels,-no cranks required.
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 as a novelty is
By using two chains arranged as above described, forming double driving gear.
Improvements in Door Knobs, and in Means for Attaching them to Doors.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Mar, 1908
Complete Specification Left, 11th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 11th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
Improvements in Door Knobs, and in Means for Attaching them
to Doors.
I, JOSEPH JACKSON, of 17, York Terrace, Akroydon, Halifax, in the County
of York, Insurance Superintendent do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
The object of my invention in door knobs is to make them so as to be readily
secured to the door and to prevent their accidentally coming off.
In constructing a door knob according to my invention I form a groove near the
base of the knob into which is inserted two halves of a ring or washer, which
halves of the ring or washer are afterwards secured to the doors by screws or other
devices, therefore whilst the washer is fastened to the door the knob is free to be
twisted backward or forward for the purpose of operating the latch of the lock.
The knob is provided with a central hole to receive the spindle of the lock.
Dated this 11th day of March 1896.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Patent Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Door Knobs, and in Means for Attaching them
to Doors.
I, JOSEPH JACKSON, of 17, York Terrace, Akroydon, Halifax, in the County
of York, Insurance Superintendent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention in door knobs is to make them so as to be readily
secured to the door and to prevent their accidentally coming off.
In constructing a door knob according to my invention I form a groove A near
the base of the knob B, into which is inserted two halves of a ring or washer D,
which halves of the ring or washer are afterwards secured to the door by screws E
or other devices, therefore whilst the washer D is fastened to the door, the knob
is free to be twisted backward or forward for the purpose of operating the latch
of the lock. The knob is provided with a central hole to receive the spindle F
of the lock.
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 a door knob, the formation of a groove A. for the reception of fixed washers D,
all arranged as illustrated in the drawings.
Dated this 10th day of December 1896.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Patent Agents.
An Improved Curative Embrocation or Liniment for Horses and other Animals.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Feb., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 24th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 12th Dec., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Curative Embrocation or Liniment for Horses and
other Animals.
I, ERNEST JOHN BARKER, of Main Street, Busby, in the County of Lanark,
North Britain, Coachman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows, that is to say :-
My said invention has for its object by an improved combination of ingredients
to form an embrocation or liniment for the curative treatment of various affections
or injuries of horses or other animals.
In carrying out my invention I combine spirit of turpentine, acetic acid,
camphor, and egg albumen and yolk or other suitable albuminous or gelatinous
substance. I take the ingredients in about the proportions of the following
example :-
16 fluid ounces spirit of turpentine.
20 fluid ounces dilute acetic acid or vinegar (strength one acid to seven water).
1 ounce camphor.
The whites of 4 eggs and 1 yolk.
The egg whites and yolk are beat up, and the camphor is dissolved in the
turpentine, and then all the ingredients are mixed and thoroughly shaken up or
agitated.
The improved embrocation or liniment is to be applied in the same way as
existing preparations for the same purposes.
Dated this Eighth day of February 1896.
EDMUND HUNI,
Applicant's Agent.
An Improved Curative Embrocation or Liniment for Horses and
other Animals.
I, ERNEST JOHN BARKER, of Main Street, Busby, in the County of Lanark,
North Britain, Coachman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement, that is to say:-
My said invention has for its object by an improved combination of ingredients
to form an embrocation or liniment for the curative treatment of various affections
or injuries of horses or other animals.
In carrying out my invention I combine spirit of turpentine, acetic acid,
camphor, and egg albumen and yolk or other suitable albuminous or gelatinous

page_text: substance.
example :-
I take the ingredients in about the proportions of the following
16 fluid ounces spirit of turpentine.
20 fluid ounces dilute acetic acid or vinegar (strength one acid to seven water).
1 ounce camphor.
The whites of 4 eggs and 1 yolk.
The egg whites and yolk are beat up, and the camphor is dissolved in the
turpentine, and then all the ingredients are mixed and thoroughly shaken up or
agitated.
The improved embrocation or liniment is to be applied in the same way as
existing preparations for the same purposes.
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 curative embrocation or liniment made with the ingredients and in
the manner, substantially, as herein before described.
Dated this Twenty-third day of October 1896.
EDMUND HUNT,
Applicant's Agent.
An Improved Needle, Bodkin, or Cord Drawer.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 5th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 31st Oct., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Needle, Bodkin, or Cord Drawer.
1 FREDERICK JAMES MOCKLER of Bank House, Wotton-under-Edge,.
Gloucestershire Bank Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
This invention consists of a tube in which a cord or thread of metal or other
substance can be inserted, and by which the cord can be drawn through matting,.
basket-work or other like material.
The said tube is split at its outer or open end so that when held tightly in the
hand it can be made to pinch the cord inside.
The other end is closed and carries a point for insertion through the interstices
of the basket or wrapper. It may be straight or curved and made in various sizes.
to suit different size cords.
The said pointed tube thus forms a packing needle or bodkin which can be
employed for various purposes.
Dated this 5th day of August 1896.
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97 Newgate Street, E.C., Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Needle, Bodkin, or Cord Drawer.
I, FREDERICK JAMES MOCKLER, of Bank House, Wotton-under-Edge,.
Gloucestershire, Bank Manager do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists of a tube in which a cord or thread of metal or other
substance can be inserted and by which the cord can be drawn through matting,.
basket-work or other like material.
The said tube is split at its outer or open end or on both sides so that when held
tightly in the hand it can be made to pinch the cord inside.
The other end is closed and carries a point for insertion through the interstices
of the basket or wrapper. It may be straight or curved and made in various sizes.
to suit different size cords.
The said pointed tube thus forms a packing needle or bodkin which can be
employed for various purposes. When the thread is small for the tube of the
needle it can be wound round a splinter of match wood or wedged in by same.
I will now describe my invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings
in which
Figs. 1 and 2 show enlarged views of two forms of a straight needle, the tubular-
part in Fig. 2 being split on both sides.
Fig. 3 shows an enlarged view of a curved needle.

page_text: a is the tubular part of the needle, b is the solid point or fore-end of same; c is
the thread cord or wire, d is the slit or split in part a to allow the cord or the like,
inside a, to be pinched in between the finger and thumb.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
A needle or bodkin consisting of a split tube carrying a solid point, or projection
at its fore-end, the back part so constructed as to pinch the cord or thread when
held in the hand, as herein described and set forth.
Dated this 5th day of September 1896.
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, Patent Agent.
An Improvement in Cigar or Cigarette Holders.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 31st Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Cigar or Cigarette Holders.
HENRY ATTFIELD LEEDS Railway Clerk 60 Leicester Road East Finchley
London North 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 an improvement on the smooth bore of a cigar or
cigarette holder. It consists of a screw thread made inside the bore of a cigar or
cigarette holder, the said bore, being either tapered or straight.
1. That this invention will prevent the cigar or cigarette slipping, or falling out
of the holder, the screw thread biting the cigar or cigarette firmly.
2. The smoking of the cigar or cigarette can also be regulated in accordance
with how tightly, or loosely, the said cigar or cigarette is screwed into the
holder.
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:
Cigar or cigarette holder with a screw thread made inside the bore as hereinbefore
described.
HENRY ATTFIELD LEEDS.
Improvements in Woven Fabrics for Stiffening Purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Woven Fabrics for Stiffening Purposes.
I FREDERICK MILLS HOTBLACK of 87 Newmarket Road in the City of Norwich in
the County of Norfolk Wholesale Clothing Manufacturer and Hair Cloth Weaver
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A woven fabric made with polished or glacé 2 fold cotton for warp and horsehair
cowhair or other animal hair for weft; the havels heddles or heels of the loom
working half twist net, the cotton being polished allows hair in passing through
the warp to be bound tight by it, making a cloth of which the weft will not slip,
perfectly open, light and porous with full resistance from the hair, a perfect
interlining for keeping ont or extending ladies sleeves, crinolines and the like and
for purposes for which stiffened interlinings are generally used.
Dated this 24th day of October 1896
FREDERICK MILLS HOTBLACK.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Woven Fabrics for Stiffening Purposes.
I FREDERICK MILLS HOTBLACKк of 87 Newmarket Road in the City of Norwich
in the County of Norfolk Wholesale Clothing Manufacturer and Hair Cloth Weaver
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 woven fabric made with polished or glacé two fold cotton for warp and
horsehair cowhair or other animal hair for weft the havels heddles or heels of the
loom working half twist net the cotton being polished allows hair in passing through
the warp to be bound tight by it making a cloth of which the weft will not slip
perfectly open light and porous with full resistance from the hair a perfect interlining
for keeping out or extending ladies sleeves crinolines and the like and for purposes
for which stiffened interlinings are generally used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said

page_text: invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. Working the havels heddles or heels of the loom half twist net and using
polished or glacé cotton for warp and hair weft so as to weave or make a perfect
cloth tightly bound open and light.
Dated dose of I... 1907
FREDERICK MILLS HOTBLACK.
Improvements in Chairs, Settees, Stools, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Nov., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 8th May, 1897
Improvements in Chairs, Settees, Stools, and the like.
EDWARD JOSEPH TOTTERDELL 5 Acacia Place St. John's Wood, N.W.
Commercial Traveller. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
Spring seats for chairs, have always been made, with vertical spiral springs.
In my invention, I stretch spring, wire, horizontally, across the frame, both of
seats and backs of chairs, either together, or seperately, the frame is made either
movable, or fixed to the chair, this invention is applicable, to all shapes, and makes
of seats.
how Somonth 1996
Improvements in Chairs, Settees, Stools, and the like.
EDWARD JOSEPH TOTTERDELL 5 Acacia Place St. John's Wood Commercial
Traveller 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:-
Spring seats for chairs, have always been made, with vertical spiral springs,
in my invention, I stretch spring wire, horizontally across the frames, both of
seats and backs of chairs, either together or seperately; the frame is made either
movable, or fixed to the chair. This invention is applicable to all shapes, and makes
of seats.
Main feature of invention is for wire horizontal springs, instead of vertical spiral
springs.
The springs are fastened with screws for both seats, and backs of chairs, A see
Sketch A.
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,
To make chairs, settees, stools, and the like, with spring wire, (stretched hori
zontaly) across the seats and backs of the said chairs, settees stools and the like,
instead of vertical spiral springs as now used, the frame to be made seperately or
fixed, to the article.
Dated this 27th day of April 1897.
EDWARD JOSEPH TOTTERDELL.
Improvements in Gloves.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Mar., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 4th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
PRO
ONAL SPI
TION.
Improvements in Gloves.
HENRY HARRIS 10, Gloucester Street, Unthank Road, Norwich in the County
of Norfolk, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
An addition and novelty in the manufactoring of gloves and the like. A stamp or
stamp's will be provided, so as to make the impression of a ring or ring's, keeper or
keeper's, or the like upon the glove finger or finger's. The stamp's can be made if
required, with initals, or imitations of diamonds and the like. The impress
can be made with any colour, gold or silver and the like unpon the fingers of the
glove's.
All kinds of gloves can have the impression stamped or manufactored upon them
if required. One, two, three or more rings or keepers, or semi rings or keepers,
can be stamped upon one finger, or upon all the fingers of the gloves, alternate or
otherwise.
Dated this 2nd der of March 1900
HENRY HARRIS.
Improvements in Gloves.
I, HENRY HARRIS, of The Lion Hotel, Lavenham, Suffolk, late of 10 Gloucester
Street, Unthank Road, Norwich in the County of Norfolk, Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention for improvements in gloves has for its object to ornament the
fingers of gloves and consists in forming on the said fingers representations or
imitations of rings, jewels initials and the like.
The shape of the imitation is formed on the glove by stamping or other means
and coloured to represent gold silver, jewels, or the like in any known manner.
It will be obvious that this form of ornamentation is applicable to all kinds of
gloves.
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:
Forming on the fingers of gloves representations or imitations of rings, jewels,
initials and the like, substantially as described.
Dated this 4th day of December 1896.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
An Apparatus for Use in Killing Fishes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th June, 1896-Accepted, 11th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Apparatus for Use in Killing Fishes.
I, HUGO BUCHAN of Oberkettenstrasse 495, Wittstock, in the Empire of
Germany, Agriculturalist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to an apparatus for use in killing fishes quickly and
securely. Essentially it consists of a knife sharpened at its end like a chisel,
mounted movably in a handle having the form of a pistol and charged by a
spring, on the releasing of which the knife is driven forwards; will cut the spine of
a fish placed under it, which fish is instantly killed.
In the annexed drawing:-
Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of the apparatus.
Fig. 2 the plan view thereof.
In a tube a rests a piu b between the flange c of which and the inner ring d
fixed on the tube is arranged a strong spring e, which tends to drive the pin out of
the front end of the tube. This spring is brought into tension by means of the
handle fand kept in this position by the known detent g; on withdrawing the
latter by means of the trigger g' the pin is driven forwards so that the knife h
fixed on its end and protrudes from the tube a. On the end of the tube is
provided a socket i¹ with a semi cylindrically hollowed front end with which the
apparatus is placed upon the neck of the fish. In order to prevent its sliding on
the slippery body of the fish, this hollowed socket k is sharply roughened so that
it obtains a hold upon the skin of the fish. This apparatus has the advantage,
that the death of the fish is effected instantaneously by cutting the spin eand
that the fisherman has not to use any force during the operation and beforeand
only the small force necessary for tensioning the spring. The heavy head i'ma y
also be conveniently used to previously stun the fish by a knock upon the head.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :-
1. An apparatus for killing fishes having a knife sharpened like a chisel and
adapted to be protruded under spring pressure from the tube of a handle
resembling a pistol substantially as described.
2. The combination with said pistol body and knife of an end socket rounded
out semi cylindrically and arranged on the end of the tube, with inner roughed
surface in order to prevent the sliding of the apparatus upon the slippery skin of
the fish.
Deted this 4th day of June 1806
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Window Blinds.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 27th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Window Blinds.
EDWIN ROBERT KAIN of 50/52 High Street Putney and REUBEN EATON
SHARMAN of No. 6 Bevan Villas Lower Richmond Road Putney Upholsterers and
Blind Makers 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 consists of attaching to an ordinary blind roller whether in wood
or metal a weight or weights so placed as to automatically check a blind affixed to
the roller when drawn down at any distance from the roller and keep the blind in
that position without the use of stop brackets or springs. And also to assist the
action of such weight or weights so attached by means of a metal regulator to be
affixed to the side of the window and perforated in such a manner as while not
stopping the cord from passing through it acts when required as a check upon the
cord.
This is effected by cutting out a part of the said roller and affixing to the said
roller in the place of the part so cut out a loaded part or parts and if necessary
attaching such loaded part or parts to either or both of the cylindrical ends of
the roller which are used to suspend the roller at the top of the window and also
by threading the pull line used to raise the blind through perforations in a metal
regulator or a band of other material suitable for the purpose such metal regulator
or band being affixed at the side of the window or other convenient place.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING.
Part "A" is the unweighted part of the roller.
Part "B" is the weighted part fixed to "A."
Part "C" is the small end of roller with weighted part "B" attached or
separate.
Part "D" is the perforated metal regulator for cord for steadying roller.
Part "E" is the cord end of roller with weighted part "B" attached or
separate.
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 weighting with metal or other substance of blind rollers in combination with
a metal or other regulator through which the blind cord is threaded in such a way
as to do away with stop brackets or springs in automatic blind rollers enabling the
blind to be automatically kept at any depth desired from the roller without any
further mechanical apparatus.
02-11 of T.,l., 1806
REUBEN E. SHARMAN.
EDWIN ROBT. KAIN.
An Improved Protective Sole for Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 12th May, 1896-Accepted, 13th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Protective Sole for Boots and Shoes.
I, WILHELM JEGGLE, of 123 Hintere Gasse, Schramberg, in the Kingdom of
Wurtemberg, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to a protective sole of woven or plaited material.
In order to give boots or shoes a greater durability shoes have been constructed
provided with a sole of metal. These metal soles have however the drawback that
they are very heavy and moreover the changing of the same if possible at all
cannot be operated without injury to the sole of the boot or shoe, moreover such
soles are very noisy in use. These drawbacks are obviated by the invention which
forms the subject of the present application and in which the usual leather sole a
is provided with a protecting sole b formed of woven or plaited material (see
Figures 1 and 2 of the drawing) which may consist of a suitable metal or other
material. The material must however not be of such a nature that it absorbs
moisture because it would otherwise render walking more difficult. The protective
sole is secured underneath to the sole a in such a manner that it can be easily
removed and replaced. In the method shown in the drawing this is suitably
attained by the use of U-formed staples c (Figure 3). The protective sole ís
designed to cover the front part of the sole of the boot, but can if necessary be
also adapted to cover the heel.
The material which I at present prefer for the construction of my protective
sole consists of interwoven steel wire and the staples c may also be made of the
same wire. The boots or shoes provided in this manner with a protective sole
cause little or no noise in walking. The protective soles could at any time
without damage to the sole a and without skilled assistance be easily removed and
replaced and do not materially increase the weight of the boot.
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 improvement in boots and shoes characterised by the provision of a
protective sole b applicable to the front part of the sole a and where advisable
also to the heel and secured thereto in an easily removable manner, the said
protective sole being constructed of any woven or plaited material which does not
absorb moisture, for the purpose of preventing the wear of the leather sole.
Dated this 12th day of May 1896
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements relating to Chain-driven Cycles, to Prevent the Lateral Displacement of the Chain.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th July, 1896-Accepted, 15th Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Chain-driven Cycles, to Prevent the
Lateral Displacement of the Chain.
1, FREDERICK WILLIAM GOLBY, of 36 Chancery Lane, in the County of
Middlesex, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by Hermann
Preussger, of Hirschfelde, Saxony, Germany, Cycle Dealer, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
It is well known that in narrow built cycles the driving chain falls in the path of
the treadle crank when riding, owing to its swinging sideways. As soon as
a certain active weight is imparted to the machine as is the case in hill climbing for
example an alteration of the cycle frame is in this manner brought about. This
evil will be obviated by the present invention inasmuch as the cranks are arranged
to automatically throw the driving chain out of their way, in case this should
become necessary. This object is obtained chiefly by the crank being furnished
with an oblique surface which acts as a thrower off to the chain.
In the accompanying drawing a crank fitted with an oblique attachment as
herein-before-described is shewn with a driving chain in Fig. 1 in elevation and in
Fig. 2 in plan. Fig. 3 is a section taken on the line a-a of Fig. 1, drawn on an
enlarged scale.
In the example shewn the oblique surface of the crank a is formed by a horn b
made of steel plate, which is fastened to the end of same. The fastening is
preferably effected by the screw c which fixes the axle of the pedal.
This oblique surface can also be formed by the treadle crank a being furnished
with a similar contrivance in front instead of or in addition to the contrivance at
the side as shewn.
As soon as the driving chain d falls in the way of the crank a, as shewn by the
dotted lines in Fig. 2, the new arrangement forces it back into its proper position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is ;-
An improved attachment for chain-driven cycles consisting of an oblique surface
secured to or formed on the crank to remove the chain from its path substantially
as described and illustrated and for the purpose stated.
Dated thie 0th day of July 1896
F. W. GOLBY,
36 Chancery Lane, London, W.C.
Improvements in Hydrants, Stop Valves, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Sept., 1896
Complete Succification Loft. 26th June 1807 Accented 7th Aug
1897
Date of Application, 28th Sept., 1896
Complete Specification Loft; 26th June, 1907 Accepted, 7th Aug
1897
Improvements in Hydrants, Stop Valves, and the like.
I, JAMES COMPTON MERRYWEATHER, of Greenwich Road, Greenwich, in the
County of Kent, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
This Invention refers to Fire Hydrants, but is equally applicable to Stop Valves
of all sorts.
In place of providing the stuffing box and packing usually employed to make a
joint around the spindle, I provide a cone on the spindle fitting into a coned seat
in the cover of the Hydrant, a nut being provided on the spindle outside the
Hydrant for the purpose of drawing the cone sufficiently tightly into its seat to
avoid leakage, and in place of making the seat entirely of gun-metal I turn a
recess in the seat and fill this with suitable soft metal or antifriction alloy, whereby
a joint free from leakage may be secured.
Dated this 28th day of September 1896.
JAMES COMPTON MERRYWEATHER.
I, JAMES COMPTON MERRYWEATHER, of Greenwich Road, Greenwich, in the
County of Kent, 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 refers to Fire Hydrants, but is equally applicable to Stop Valves
of all sorts.
In place of providing the stuffing box and packing usually employed to make a
joint around the spindle, I provide a cone on the spindle fitting into a coned seat
in the cover of the Hydrant, a nut being provided on the spindle outside the
Hydrant for the purpose of drawing the cone sufficiently tightly into its seat to
avoid leakage, and in place of making the seat entirely of gun-metal I turn a
recess in the seat and fill this with suitable soft metal or antifriction alloy, whereby
a joint free from leakage may be secured.
In the accompanying drawing the Fire Hydrant to which my Invention is
applied is shewn in section. a, is the cone formed on the spindle b. c is the
cover of the Hydrant. is the nut for drawing the cone a on to its seat. c is the
recess in the seat filled with soft, or antifriction, metal.

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 provision of a cone on the spindle of a valve in conjunction with a ring
of soft metal formed in the cover of the valve through which the spindle passes.
Dated this 26th day of June 1897.
J. C. MERRYWEATHER.
Improvements in Envelopes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Sept., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 20th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 1st Jan., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Envelopes.
I, WALTER KELSEY 7 King Street Cheapside, London E.C. Advertising
Agent and Contractor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention is designed to enable an envelope to not only fulfill its primary
purpose of enclosing a letter or letters but to also serve as an advertising medium.
To this end at a part of the envelope at which it is intended the postage stamp
shall be affixed I print an advertisement or advertisements within the space that
will subsequently be occupied by the postage stamp the arrangement being such
that when the stamp is affixed the advertisement or advertisements will be covered
thereby so that the envelope will then present the ordinary appearance as the
stamp or stamps will cover the advertisement or advertisements.
Dated this 2nd day of September 1896.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Envelopes.
I, WALTER KELSEY 7 King Street, Cheapside London E.C. Advertising
Agent and Contractor, 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 enable an envelope to not only fulfill its primary
purpose of enclosing a letter or letters but to also serve as an advertising medium.
To this end at a part of the envelope at which it is intended the postage stamp
shall be affixed I print an advertisement or advertisements within the space that
will subsequently be occupied by the postage stamp the arrangement being such
that when the stamp is affixed the advertisement or advertisements will be covered
thereby so that the envelope will then present the ordinary appearance as the
stamp or stamps will cover the advertisement or advertisements.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. In envelopes the utilization of the space or spaces which will be covered
by the postage stamp or stamps, for the purpose of carrying advertisements
printed or marked thereon.
Dated this 20th day of November 1896.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in the Interior Action of Bells for Cycles, Carriages, and like purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd June, 1896-Accepted, 4th July, 1896
ICATION
[Communicated from abroad by HEINRICH WISSNER, of Mehlis, Thuringia, in the
Empire of Germany, Bell Manufacturer.]
Improvements in the Interior Action of Bells for Cycles, Carriages,
and like purposes.
We EDVARD LEVISON and CHARLES IGNAZ STEINER both of 43 Tabernacle
Street, Finsbury, London, Merchants, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists of a continuous ringing bell known in the trade as an
alarm bell worked by the action hereinafter described and shown in the accom-
panying drawings.
It consists of a double-end striker on a spindle fitted with a special pinion which
engages with the teeth of a special form of segmental shaped lever, or quadrant,
said lever being pivoted at its tail end, and worked to and fro by a pull or push
lever of the usual kind. A counter spring draws the lever back into its rest or
starting position.
In the drawings which accompany the application
Fig. 1 shows a plan view of the interior of a tingling bell constructed on our
system with pull action.
Fig. 2 shows an elevation of same and
Fig. 3 shows in detail the special quadrant and pinion employed.
a, is a pull lever working on the fulcrum a', through a short slot in the bottom
of the bell. Inside the bell this lever is curved and has a short slot which receives
a stud b', on the segment b. The segment b, is of special form having an open
curved slot &, with teeth on both its opposite edges which teeth are so arranged
that those on one edge are placed midway between those on the opposite edge.
When the quadrant is moved to and fro these teeth engage with the special
pinion e, on the standard c.
d, is a weighted striker connected preferably by a coiled wire to the standard c,.
of the pinion e.
f, is the usual counter spring.
h, is a bridge support mounted on the standard i.
When the pull or push lever is operated a very rapid action of the pinion and
striker is set up, the striker being oscillated alternately in opposite directions by
the two sets of teeth on the quadrant and a continuous sound is obtained.
Our improved bell-action is applicable to bells for bicycles, motor cars or as an
alarm bell for any other purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
In a bell with pull or push movement for bicycles and other purposes the special
toothed quadrant b, and pinion e, in combination with the parts a, d, e f, the whole
forming a continuous or tingling action, as herein described and set forth.
Dated this 2nd day of June 1896
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, E.C., Patent Agent.
Self Closing Rain Proof Seat.
Year: 1896

page_text: Self Closing Rain Proof Seat.
ALFRED GEERING 27 Brierley Road Leytonstone Essex Coach Maker do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I construct this seat to supply a long felt want for dry seats on omnibuses, in
parks, at sea side and elsewhere. The object of my invention is to bring into use
a seat that is self closing and always dry. Immeidatly the last person gets clear
of seat, the weight of seatback eleivates the seat to meet the back, going under
cover of top rail of the back. The seat and back are so even in ballance, the
least push on back rest, lowers the seat ready for use. The laths on the back and
seat are beveled edged Venetian blind princple to carry the water one to another
till clear of seat. The construction of this seat consists in crossing the supports A,
the seat frame B resting on A when in use C pivoted to A1 and D pivoted to E
F rod passing through the hind support which slides down when seat is closing.
When seat and back are closed as gravity is the cause it is imposable for water to
get at the seat or back although seat and back are lath lath and space allowing
the wind to pass through.
Fig. 1 seat ready for use.
Fig. 2 seat self closed.
ALFRED GEERING 27 Brierley Road Leytonstone Essex Coach Maker do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
I construct this seat to supply a long felt want for dry seats on omnibuses, in
parks, at seasides and elsewhere. The object of my invention is to bring into use
a seat that is always dry. Immediately the last person get cleare of the seat the
weight of the back elevates the seat to meet the back going under cover of top
rail of the back. The seat and back are so even in balance the least push on back
rest lowers the seat ready for use. The laths on the back and seat are beveled
edged, Venetion blind principle, to carry the water one to another till cleare of
seat.
The construction of this seat consists in crossing the supports A (see drawings
left with Provisional) the seat frame B resting on A when in use, C. pivoted
to A 1. and D pivoted to E. F. rod passing through the hind support which slides
down when seat is closing. When seat and back are closed as gravity is the cause
it is impossible for water to get at the seat or back although seat and back are
lath and space allowing the wind to pass through.

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 manner in which the seat and back are closed.
2. Beveled edged laths to act as water drip rails.
3. Seats constructed substantially as herein illustrated and described so that the
sents are self closing and rain proof.
.
11007
ALFRED GEERING.
Improved Conveyance for Carrying Merchandise over Shingle.
Year: 1896

page_text: Improved Conveyance for Carrying Merchandise over Shingle.
JOHN WOOD BELSEY General Carrier 4 Park Street Lydd Kent do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A cart body 5 ft. long by 4 ft. 6 in. wide supported on two hollow drums 18 in.
wide and 4 ft. 6 in. in diameter. The drums are fixed underneath the cart body and
act as wheels.
Dated this 26th day of November 1896.
JOHN WOOD BELSEY, Esq., 4, Park Street, Lydd, Kent, General Carrier, 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 order that my invention may be fully understood, I will now refer to the annexed
awings in which :-
dr Figure 1. is a front elevation, of my improved drum wheel.
Figure 2. sectional side elevation of same.
The drum wheel is composed of two circular end pieces a & a¹ having an
aperture for the passage of the axle c, and upon which strips or pieces b are
secured in any convenient manner such as by nails or screws d, the whole being
strengthened if required by metal bands or tyres e running round same. Any
convenient form of cart body may be employed and which is carried by the drum
wheels aforesaid. If desired I may employ one drum only, upon which the cart
body or the like is carried.
It will be seen that this form of wheel is particularly useful when it is desired
to convey merchandise or articles over shingle or other class of surface, into which
an ordinary narrow rimmed wheel would sink, as the size of the drum or drums
prevent this sinking in the shingle.
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 combined construction and arrangement of the various parts substantially
as described and illustrated.
2. In wheels for cart bodies the employment of one or more drum shaped wheels
consisting of two circular ends having an aperture for the passage of the axle,

page_text: said circular ends being connected together by means of strips or pieces of wood
or other suitable material, which are secured thereto by means of nails or screws
or the like; with or without circular bands or tyres for strengthening the whole
thus forming a drum shaped wheel, and upon which the cart body or the like
may be carried when required.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Horse Clothing.
Year: 1896

page_text: Improvements in the Manufacture of Horse Clothing.
I, CATHERINE CLARA FORRESTER, of "The Rest" Bramber, in the County
of Sussex, Horse Clothing Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
I devise for the purpose of identification by owners trainers jockeys and the
public horse clothing of all descriptions manufactured in fabrics shewing diamonds,
spots, stripes, chevrons, hoops and bars of various colours on various coloured,
grounds arranged in accordance with the several racing colours under Jockey
Club and other sporting and racing rules.
Dated this 101 Cantamben 1900
JOHN BLACK,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Horse Clothing.
I, CATHERINE CLARA FORRESTER of 173, Piccadilly London, W. late of
"The Rest" Bramber in the County of Sussex Horse Clothing 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 object of my invention is to provide and manufacture horse-clothing saddle
and weight cloths in certain specified colours and combinations for the purpose, of
obtaining easier identification of race horses by owners trainers jockeys and the public.
I am aware that monograms and edgings have been applied to horse-clothing
before but my improved clothing is made in fabrics shewing diamonds, spots,
hoops, bars, chevrons and belts of various colours on various coloured grounds
arranged in accordance with the several racing colours under Jockey Club and
other racing and sporting rules. My method of manufacture varies with the
nature of the material used whether serge angola kersey cassimere cotton silk or
other fabric and while employing some of the methods of fashioning and manu-
facturing horse-clothing I use special means of superimposing or embodying the
aforementioned devices for the special purpose aforementioned. In the case of
cotton fabrics I weave the whole fabric with the pattern produced in the warp and
woof or I dye the said cottons by any of the approved methods. I also supply
where desirable, the fabric known as stockinette which also has the devices and
patterns worked in the fabric by the usual methods. A similar method is employed
by sewing or by the use of adhesive paste or glue the patterns upon a given
ground and in this connection I use any fabric placed upon or attached to any other
fabric in general use for horse-clothing. I also form the edgings and strings in
suitable colours to match the clothing. In the case of waterproof clothing I glue

page_text: or cause to adhere by solution the patterns upon a ground work of mackintosh or
waterproofed fabric or paint the pattern thereon.
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 device and method of manufacture of horse-clothing for race horses,
trotting horses (and racing dogs), in patterns and colours as described substantially
as set forth.
JOHN BLACK,
Agent for Applicant.