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Improvements in or Applicable to Loose Reed Looms.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st May, 1890-Accepted, 28th June, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or Applicable to Loose Reed Looms.
I WILLIAM BIRTWISTLE of 18, Patten Street, Colne, in the County of Lancaster,
Loom Tackler, do hereby declare the nature of iny said invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to loose reed looms and has for its object the dispensing with
the flat springs which have hitherto been used for pressing upon the rear of the back-
boards of the shuttle boxes (to one of which back-boards the fork-grate is attached)
and oporating the same by means of the thrash-rod as hereinafter described, so as to
retire backwards in case of the shuttle failing to fully enter the shuttle box.
On the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 represents a back elevation of a shuttle box
with my improvements applied thereto;-Fig. 2 an ond sectional view of Fig. 1 on
line a band Fig. 3 a sectional plan view of Fig. 1 on line c―d.
Upon the thrash-rod or stop rod a (supported in bearings depending from the
underside of the shuttle race 6 in the ordinary manner) is an arm or its equivalent c
which is carried up behind the shuttle box d, as illustrated. From the slotted
extremity of this arm projects a fingor e the point of which is curved so as to come in
touching contact with and exercise pressure upon the back-board f. of the shuttle box
the degree of such contact or pressure being rogulated by loosening the nuts g and
moving the finger more or less along the slot formed in the arm c.
It will be observed that I not only utilise the same tension which has hitherto
operated upon the thrash-rod alone to keep the reed closed for closing the back-boards/
but I ensure such tension being removed exactly simultaneously with its being taken
off the reed. In this manner and by allowing the back-board more freedom to retire
I also obtain the more perfect running home of the shuttle after each pick avoiding
the shuttle stopping in the entrance of the shuttle box and so breaking the warps and
I considerably reduce the wear and tear.
I wish it to be understood that instead of an arm provided with an adjustable finger
as herein before described a similar effect might be produced by dispensing with the
finger and by cranking and extending the end of the arin so as to press direct upon the
back hoard the adjustment in this case taking place by turning the arm more or less
upon the thrash rod and securing it in position thereupon by means of a sut screw.
Having thus 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 :-
In a loose reed loom the employment of an arm branching from the thrash-rod and
with or without a finger for operating the back-board of the shuttle box simultaneously
with the loose reed substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described and
illustrated on the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 30th day of April 1890
Improvements in or relating to Pens.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Pens.
I, REGINALD HADDAN of the firm of Herbert & Co. Patent Agents of 18
Buckingham Street, Strand W.C. London in the County of Middlesex Civil Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention a communication to me from abroad
by Manuel Salinas of Barcelona in the Kingdom of Spain, 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 pens for writing with ink and like liquids. Heretofore such
pens have been made in various shapes fashions and designs but bave all consisted of
two main parts, namely the true pen or that part which is usel in tracing letters etc.
on the paper or other surface written upon and which holds the supply of ink, and the
remaining part, being that which sustains the pen proper, by being fixed in a handle.
Thus for writing purposes but half of the pen is profitably employed.
This invention consists in forming each metal pen with writing points at each end,
the sustaining part which connects the two writing parts being made as small as
convenient
An improved double pen on this principle is shown in the drawings hereunto
annexed
Fig. 1 being a front or interior elevation,
Fig. 2 a back or exterior elevation and
Fig. 3 a side elevation thereof.
a and c are the writing parts, 6 the sustaining part between and connecting the
former.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion as communicated to me by my correspondent and in what manner the same is
to be performed I declare that what I claim is ;-
The double pen constructed in metal with the writing parts a and c and the
sustaining part 6 connecting the former substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 18th day of July 1890.
HERDERI & CO.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., London, Agents for Applicant.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 5th May, 1890-Accepted, 19th July, 1890
used, secondly to prevent the jarring noise produced by the vibration of the sash in
the side grooves, thirdly to enable the sash to be held in any position.
I attain these objects by the mechanism illustrated in the accompanying drawings
in which,
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of a carriage window sash partly in section.
Fig. 2 is a part elevation of the same showing an alternativo arrangement.
Fig. 3 is a side elevation.
Fig. 4 a plan and
Fig. 5 a part back elevation.
In Fig. 1, a a are the grooves cut in the side frames of the sash, 66 are two
levers pivoted on centres c, c, and capable of being worked about the centres c c by
raising or lowering the projecting button d.
To the other ends of the levers b b are jointed light rods ff which are either wedge
shaped at their lower ends g g or have wedges attached thereto.
The wedges 9 g abut against inclined planes h h fixed on the sash frame. If the
button & be lifted the wedges 9 are forced down and by reason of the incline / come
entirely within the sash and when in this position the sash may be moved as
desired, but if d be pressed down by the action of the spring ; or other equivalent
incans, then the wedges 9 are forced up and bind in the side grooves in which the
sash slides and so retain the sash in position, the tendency of the sash itself is to
force the wedge out by its own weight. The wedges or grooves in which the sash
slides singly or both may be covered with canvas, indiarubber, or other suitable
material so as to obtain a better grip.
In Fig. 1, the wedge is shown at the bottom of the sash.
In Fig. 2 it is shown near the top and it is obvious that it may be placed at any
position on the side.
Fig. 5 shows the recess k for the lever to work in and the bracket / carrying the
pin e upon which the lever works.
If desired each window may be fitted with only one lever rod, and wedge as shown
in Fig. 5.
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 combination of a lever, rod, spring and wedge for the purpose
a window sash in any desired position, all substantially as set forth.
of retaining
(2) The application of a lever, rod, spring and wedge for the purpose of retaining
a window sash in any desired position, all substantially as set forth.
Dated this 5th day of May 1890.
JOHN P. O'DONNELL,
Agent for the said Applicant.
An Improved Bootjack.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
An Improved Bootjack.
I, AUGUST STRAHL, of Frauenfeld, in the Republic of Switzerland and German
Empire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a bootjack having a spring strap and automatically
adjustable jaws, it is very easily operated and the same bootjack will permit boots
of any size being pulled off.
The arrangement of said bootjack is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in
which
Figure 1 is a vertical section through the centre of the apparatus.
Figure 2 shews an elevation of the bootjack the gripping jaws being omitted, the
connection of the rods with the handle being shewn in section.
Figure 3 shews a horizontal section through the mechanical bootjack the strap
board being omitted.
The bootjack consists of a frame A in which the strap-board B is suspended on
the pivots b. b. working in slots in the frame A. Slight rods of iron D. D. pass
through the board B at either side and to these the strap F. is screwed; coiled
springs E. surround the rods D. at their upper end and bear against the board B.
and against the cross bar C. being located in the recesses E' of the board B. The
cross bar C. is guided in the slots f. provided in the frame A. and in the slots 11
of the board B. and has two handles C¹ projecting outside the framing A. Below
the board B is the bootjack which consists of the foot board d. and the gripping
jaws H. H. connected by a double spring I. provided underneath the board d.
(Figures 1 and 3). The spring I. tends to force the jaws H. H. together.
The operation of the apparatus is as follows.
The boot to be pulled off is placed on the strap F. provided on the strap board B.
and with this latter is pushed forward in the direction indicated by the arrow in
Fig. 1.
This gives greater free play to the strap F. (in a downward direction) allowing
the springs E. to yield. The heel of the boot is now placed between the jaws H. H.
and the latter being capable of rotation will accomodate boots of different sizes on
heels of various widths. If the operator now draws his knee up the boot is pulled
off and is held by the jaws until released by pressure being exerted upon the
handles C C¹.
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 mechanical bootjack characterised by a foot strap F. suspended cistically
in the strap board B. by wires D. springs E. and cross bar C. and by the jaws H. H.
turning on pivot h. and forced towards one another by a spring I. so as to
accommodate boots of varying sizes, arranged in such a manner that the boot when
being pulled off is simultaneously held between the board B. and strap F (at the
point) and by the jaws H. H. at the heel substantially as set forth.
Dated this 19th dox of Anril 1800
Doted this 19th dox of Anril 1800
day
BROWNE & Co.,
60, Chancery Lane, Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Toy.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Toy.
I, GEORGES CARETTE, of the firm of Georges Carette & Co., of Nuremburg,
Bavaria, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a toy which comprises a figure d having secured to its
arm ca socket which is adapted to slide upon a vertical pole a. When the
aforesaid socket with the figure is moved upwards and the figure is then released the
latter cannot directly slide down the pole, because as shown to a larger scale in
Figure 2, the interior diameter of the socket is wider than the diameter of the pole
and, owing to the weight of the figure, the socket is placed in an inclined position,
causing the figure to remain at first in its position. The arm c of the figure may either
consist of a spring or may be fixed elastically to the figure." On the figure being
now pushed vertically the socket will alternately assume the positions shown in
Figures 2 and 3.
In its movement from one position to another the socket can slide down the pole a,
the distance of the downward movement depending upon the rapidity of the oscillations
produced. Accordingly after each upward or downward oscillation the figure will
move a slight distance downwards, giving the impression as if the figure were
descending the pole with one arm stretched out.
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 toy comprising a figure which is fixed with a spring arm e to a socket b adapted
to slide down a pole a of somewhat smaller diameter than the interior diameter
of the socket, when the figure is set in oscillation.
1000
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Bricks for Building Purposes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application 14th June 1890-Accepted, 19th July, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bricks for Building Purposes.
I, DAVID HART of 174 Seymour Street Aberdare South Wales Stock Buyer
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 manufacture bricks of such a shape and form that
they will be interlocking when fixed, thereby increasing the stability of the buildings
in which they are used. For this purpose I manufacture the bricks of any ordinary
material and of any colour that may be required, and size. On any one or more sides
of each brick, I form a square shaped projection, the whole depth of the brick and
about one third of its entire width.
On the opposite side, I form a cavity or cavities, corresponding in shape and dimensions
with the projection or projections as before described and into which the corresponding
projection of the next brick will fit when used in building up. In order to facilitate
the fixing of the same I may use extra forms as corner bricks or for special ornamental
purposes. By the use of my Invention greater strength and stability of the building
is secured and without any additional cost on the bricks at present in general use.
In the drawings annexed hereto, Figs. 1 and 3 shew plans of the principal bricks.
Fig. 2 shews a plan of the corner brick. Figs. 4, 5, 6 shew the elevation of the
various bricks.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature and particulars
of my said invention, and in what manner the same is to be performel, 1 declare
that what I claim is :-
An improved brick for building purposes, in manner and for the purpose herein
set forth, illustrated and described.
Dated this 14th day of June 1890.
GRAHAM & GRAHAM.
Agents for Applicant.
A Process for Concentrating Magnetic Iron Ore.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Mar., 1890--Accepted, 26th Apr., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Process for Concentrating Magnetic Iron Ore.
1 HERBERT JOHN HADDAN of the firm of Herbert & Co. Patent Agents of
18 Buckingham Street, Strand W.C. in the County of Middlesex Civil Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention, a communication to me from abroad
by Gurdon Conkling of Glennsfalls, State of New York United States of America
Manufacturer and in what manner the same is to be performed to he particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a process for concentrating magnetic iron ore which
consists in causing a stream of water containing the comminuted magnetic iron ore
to flow downward in proximity to a stationary magnet and carrying the magnetic
particles which are attracted by the magnet upwards while the nonmagnetic particles
are carried downwards.
The accompanying drawing represents a transverse vertical section of an apparatus
which can be used with advantage in carrying out my new process.
In this drawing the letter A designates an endless belt which runs on drums CC¹
the shafts of which have their bearings in a frame B. In the interior of this endless
belt is situated a magnet D which is stationary and extends in the direction of the
belt. A permanent magnet may be used but I prefer to use a plate which is rendered
magnetic by an electromagnet or electromagnets.
The stream of water which contains the comminuted magnetic iron ore passes
over the trough E and runs downward in proximity of the stationary magnet D while
the endless belt moves in the direction of the arrow shown in the drawing. The
magnetic particles of iron contained in the stream are attracted by the magnet
against the endless belt and carried upward by the same and over the drum C while
the nonmagnetic particles contained in the stream of water flow downward with the
stream and by these means the magnetic particles are separated from the nonmagnetic
particles.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
1 claim is
The process for concentrating magnetic iron ore which consists in causing a stream
of water containing the comminuted magnetic iron oro to flow downward in proximity
to a stationary wagnet and carrying the magnetic particles which are attracted by
the magnet upwards while the nonmagnetic particles are carried down substantially
as described.
Dated this 25th day of Mauch 1900
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in Feeding Arrangement for Grinding Mills.
Year: 1890

page_text: te of Application, 30th May, 1890-Accepted, 5th July, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Feeding Arrangement for Grinding Mills.
We ROBERT ASHTON LISTER and JOSEPH WATTS both of Dursley in the County
of Gloucester Engineers do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to the improvements in the method of raising or lowering
the shaking shoe or feed apparatus in vertical stone or metal mills for grinding
corn &c.
In order to enable our invention to be fully understood we will describe the same
by reference to the accompanying drawing in which figures 1 & 2 are front & side
elevations of the hopper frame & figure 3 is a sectional plan of the same with the
wooden hopper removed.
In carrying out our improvements we fix a hand wheel A with long boss on one
end of a spindle B while on the other end is placed a pulley C to which a chain or
narrow band is attached. This spindle is carried by two snugs or brackets cast on to
the hopper-frame D.& one of these snugs is provided with a rose forming serrations
which engage with similar serrations on the end of the long boss of the hand wheel a
spring washer placed behind the pulley keeping them together; the object of the
serrations being that the vibrations of the machine shall not cause the hand wheel to
move when it is once set for the desired amount of feed. The chain or band is then
carried over a roller fixed on the side of the hopper frame so that its periphery shall
be directly over the centre line of shaking shoe and from thence is led downward and
attached to the shaking shoe E. The foregoing arrangement effects first, an improve-
ment in position of hand wheel of feed or shaking shoe, so that it is on the same side
of the mill as the hand wheel for regulating the stones and hoth within easy reach of
the attendant. Secondly, a much better general arrangement.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is-
1. The improvement in position of hand wheel of feed or shaking shoe, so that it is
on the same side of the mill as the hand wheel for regulating the stones & both within
easy reach of the attendant.
2. General arrangement as herein described.
m
Improvements in Type Cases.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 29th Nov., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Type Cases.
I, IGNAZ FUCHS, Printer of Prague, Bohemia in the Austrian 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:-
This invention relates to a distributing case for type, in which the types are
prevented from being intermixed or reversed by means of peculiar compartments or
divisions formed with the aid of bent strips of metal each compartment serving to
distribute only one kind of type and having a length which is smaller than the height
of the type.
This arrangement prevents the types from being damaged, while it enables them at
the same time to be arranged close to one another with the head to one side, so that
it becomes a matter of impossibility to seize hold of the wrong type when coinposing,
and hence much time will be saved both in composing and distributing.
The new type case is illustrated at Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings, Figure 2,
shewing the arrangement of the sheet metal strips.
The said sheet metal strips A, are alternately bent over at suitable intervals in the
manner clearly shewn in the drawing, there being formed a back wall having pro-
jections B, two of which form an open compartment C. These metal strips are
arranged in a case D, in front of one another in such a manner, that the rear wall of
each strip A, is with the exception of the first, placed in front of the projections B,
of the preceding sheet metal strip A. As already stated, the length of the various
compartments or divisions are smaller than the height of the types.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A type case for composing or distributing in which sheet metal strips A, provided
with projections B, are so arranged in front of one another, that the rear wall of each
sheet metal strip forms the missing wall of the compartments formed by the metal
strip arranged behind it, the length of the various compartments being smaller than
the height of a type.
Dated this Twenty-ninth day of September 1890.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
Improved Means for the Production of Stencilled Words, Letters, or Devices.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for the Production of Stencilled Words, Letters,
or Devices.
I THOMAS BOWDEN of 41 Percy Street Russell Street Hulme Manchester in the
County of Lancaster Poster Writer 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 modifications of an invention for which I applied for
Letters Patent on the 12th day of June 1889 No. 9674; the object of the present
invention being to simplify the construction of the apparatus.
The nature of my present improvements and the manner in which the same
are to be performed or carried into practical effect will be readily understood
on reference to the annexed sheet of drawings and the following explanation
thereof.
Fig. 1. is an elevation showing my improved apparatus. In the first place I
dispense with the horizontal strips or parts marked a on the drawing annexed to the
Complete Specification No. 9674 of 1889, above referred to, and I substitute therefor
longitudinal wires g as shown at Fig. 1. on the drawings hereunto annexed, thereby
dispensing also with the necessity for the holes b in the said strips and also with the
corresponding holes in the stencil plates, as well as with the fasteners c.
The stencil plates fare to be made with their upper and lower edges bent over and
formed into a curl as shown at Fig. 2. (or as shown at Fig. 3) so that they can be
threaded endwise onto the wires g which are kept at the requisite distance apart by a
transverse bar gl at each end, and (if required) by other bars at suitable intervals
apart between the ends according to the length of the frame; according to the present
invention the peg or spike holes i will have to be made in the stencil plates instead of
in the frame.
I sometimes substitute flat strips or bars of iron or steel for the wire, in which case
the top and bottom edges of the stencil plates will be bent over in the form shown at
Fig. 4. or they may have cranked strips soldered thereto as shown at Fig. 5.
The wires 9 are screwed at the end and provided with nuts h to hold the frame
firmly together.
If the curls at top and bottom of the stencil plates are made into complete loops
as shown at Figs. 6 and 7 the transverse bars g¹ may in some cases be dispensed
with.
In some cases also I propose to make the transverse bars g¹ with two or more curls
or loops at top and bottom so that they can be used with stencil plates of different
widths.
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 improvements in the construction of apparatus for the production of stencilled
words, letters, or devices substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by the
drawings annexed.
1000
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Portfolio Stands.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left. 3rd Feb., 1890-Accepted, 10th May,
1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Portfolio Stands.
WILLIAM WALLBANK 24 Kingsgate Street Holborn Brass Finisher. I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The improvement consists of a single leg or support made in brass hinged to centre
of front of portfolio stand there is also a lever hinged to top centre plate of leg or
support with a pin fixed to bottom end of lever. This pin locks and releases itself
into a hole which is made in top end of leg or support there is no telescope rods no
thumb-screws required for this leg or support the lever dispenses with all these
requirements the improved advantage of this leg or support over others being the
portfolio stand can be partly opened & shut without touching the lever or support
thus making it selfacting the rough drawing forwarded previously shows the top
portion of leg or support with hole inserted the lever with fixed pin is shown attached
to top centre plate the lever is also shown detached with side and front view.
Dated this 6th day of January 1890..
WILLIAM WALLBANK.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Portfolio Stands.
WILLIAM WALLBANK 24 Kingsgate Street Holborn W.C. Brass Finisher. 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:
A leg made in brass with selfacting lever attached to lock Portfolio stand when
partly opened.
The improvement consists of a brass leg or support, hinged to centre of front of
Portfolio stand. There is also a lever attached to top centre plate of support; at
the bottom end of lever a pin is fixed. At the top end of support a hole is inserted.
When the Portfolio stand is required to be partly opened the pin fixed to lever falls
into the hole in support and keeps the front of Portfolio stand partly opened without
the requirements of telescope rods, thumb-screws, or springs. A represents top plate
of support. B represents lever hinged to top of plate. Crepresents top portion of
support and D represents hole inserted in tube of support.
By opening the Portfolio stand B falls into D thereby supporting the front of
Portfolio stand when required to be partly opened without any adjusting. B releases
from D, automatically.
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. One support instead of two.
WILLIAM WALLBANK.
Improvements in or Appertaining to Locks for Cigar Boxes and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 26th June, 1890-Accepted, 26th July,
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CDRCLICATION
1890
Improvements in or Appertaining to Locks for Cigar Boxes and
the like.
A communication from abroad by WALTER SCHULTZ and JOHANNES WENNING,
both of Magdeburg, in the Empire of Germany, Doctor of Laws and Merchant,
respectively.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of the Agency for Foreign
Patent Solicitors, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool and 6, Bank Street, Manchester, both in
the County of Lancaster, and 323, High Holborn, in the County of Middlesex, Civil
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The invention has for its object the providing of cigar-boxes and the like with locks
which shall be easy to attach and detach, and of which the fastening screws shall be
covered or secured as soon as the lock is closed.
On the accompanying drawing :-
:-
Figure 1 represents the lock in perspective view.
Figure 2 is the fastening screw.
Figure 3 shows the lock attached to a box in section.
Figures 4 and 4b are two views of different locks (opened) in front elevation.
The detachable back-plate a serves to attach the lock to the box K. By the
fastening screw b, the back-plate is fixed on the box. The plate a carries a nose n.
The lock-case c is attached to the plate a by a hinge joint, so that, when turned
upwards, the bar r of the lock passes behind the nose n. The fastening screw bis
thus covered, whilst, at the same time, the extended plate p overlaps the cover of
the box, thus preventing it from being opened.
The fastening screws may also be placed at both sides out of the lock as shown in
Figure 4. The screws are, in this case, prevented from being turned (when the
lock is closed) by the side-walls of the lock-case.
On the lower end of the back-plate a is attached a second nose e. As soon as the
lock is opened, (by means of a key inserted at the key-hole ) a bolt i is pushed
behind the nose e, so that the lock-case only falls back far enough to permit of the
cover of the box being opened. In order to completely uncover the back-plate a,
a return motion must be given to the bolt i by means of the key.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondents, I declare that what I claim is :-
An improved lock for cigar-boxes and the like having a hinged lock-case c with
a projecting plate p, said locs-case being adapted to be firmly closed against the back-
plate a by bolts and noses in such a manner as to cover or secure the fastening
screws b, whilst the projecting plate p, overlapping the cover of the box, prevents
the latter from being opened, substantially as described.
Dated this 25th day of June 1890.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Method of and Means for Decorating Doors, Walls, Panels, and other Surfaces.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 26th Apr., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Method of and Means for Decorating Doors,
Walls, Panels, and other Surfaces.
A communication from GEORG GROSSHEIM, of Elberfeld German Empire,
Manufacturer.
I GEORGE ENGEL of 18 Castle Street in the City of London, Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of the said 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 the method of and means for decorating
doors walls, panels, and others surfaces and is especially applicable when such surfaces
are to be ornamented so as to imitate wood, marble and the like. Hitherto
graining" and "marbling" have required much skill and time and therefore have
proved very expensive, by this invention howover time and skilled labour are
economized.
"
In practising this invention the wood, wall or other surface is first painted or
otherwise prepared as is usual for "graining" or "marbling." I then take a paper
prepared as will hereinafter appear and moisten the same at the back; the surface to
be grained or marbled is likewise slightly damped and the paper applied evenly and
smoothly upon said surface. The paper is then rubbed, preferably with a soft brush
until the design "sets off" upon the prepared surface and removed.
A soft brush may now be lightly passed over the freshly applied design, in order
to give it more brilliancy, & also to soften the outlines to such a degree as will give the
surface the required appearance.
The paper above referred to is prepared as followed: I take paper of good quality
either in sheets or in rolls (so-called endless paper) and print upon the same a
reversed design in imitation of the grain of wood or of marble veins or the like
which it is intended to produce or imitate.
The printing is done in any suitable way but the colour or colours must be such that
they will soften whan moistened but do not dissolve so readily as to run when
applied as heroinabove described. If the coat of colour on the paper is heavy enough
the same sheet may be used repeatedly.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. The process for graining marbling or similarly decorating surfaces by applying
thereto, when damp, a paper upon which a design is printed in colours capable of
being softened by moisture, the paper being also dampened or moistened.
2. A paper upon which reversed design imitating grain of wood veining marble
or the like is printed in one or more colours capable of being readily and sufficiently
softened by moisture to "set off" when used as horeinabove set forth.
Dated this 17th day of March 1890.
BERNHARD DUKES,
226, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Door Knobs, and in Affixing the same to their Spindles.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Apr., 1890-Accepted, 21st June, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Door Knobs, and in Affixing the same to their
Spindles.
I, WALTER THOMSON of 43 Thomaston Street, Shaw near Oldham, Lancaster,
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 :-
The object of this invention is to affix a door knob to its spindle in a simple and more
efficient manner than hitherto with facility of adjustment to the varying thickness
of doors.
On the accompanying drawing
Fig. 1 represents a side elevation of a pair of my improved door knobs shewn
affixed to a door in accordance with my invention one knob being in section.
Fig. 2 is a side sectional view of a knob alone.
Fig. 3 is a front view of the same door knob with the plug removed and
Fig. 4 a side sectional and front view respectively of the washer I employ as
hereinafter described.
The same letters of reference are used to describe similar parts throughout all the
views.
In performing my invention employ a square spindle a having a screw thread b
formed upon its angles. And inside the door knob c I affix a metallic nut or sleeve d
capable of screwing upon the spindle a. At the back of the nut d a recess is formed
in the door knob c to allow of the insertion upon the spindle a (behind the nut d) of a
washer having a square hole g formed in it of the same size as the square of the
spindle. Through this washer and at one side of the spindle hole g a countersunk
hole h is also formed corresponding with one of a pair of screw holes i formed in the
nut d and thus by placing the washer in position upon the spindle and screwing a set
screw k through such countersunk hole into the nut d I am enabled to lock and
prevent the unscrewing both of the main nut and also of the knob c.
In this manner
I produce an effective means of affixing door knobs upon their spindles with facilities
of adjustment as aforesaid.
The back of the washer may be hidden from view by the insertion of a suitable
plug to fill up the open end of the recess e.
Having thus 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:-
1st. The improved door knob substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated
on the accompanying drawing.
2nd. In securing a door knob to its spindle the employment of a screwed internal
nut or sleeve in combination with a locking washer all mounted and operating
substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated on the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 22nd day of April 1890.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Electrolysis of Melted Haloid Salts.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Aug., 1890-Accepted, 11th Oct., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Electrolysis of Melted Haloid Salts.
I, GUSTAF OTTO RENNERFELT of 1 Stora Vattugatan, Stockholm, Sweden,
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 :-
The process at the decomposition of melted haloid salts consists therein that the
freed metal is, by means of rarefaction of the air removed from the electrolytic vessel
according as it is set free. This is performed in such a way, that the cathode is
enclosed in a special compartment, the walls of which consist of some substance
neither destructible by the influence of heat nor electricity nor by the material to
be decomposed, nor by the decomposed products. Such substances are, for instance,
china and carbon. The cathode compartment communicates by means of a pipe
with an apparatus for reducing the pressure of the air.
It is evident that the apparatus for reducing the pressure of the air may be
arranged in different ways and that different apparatus may be employed for attaining
this end. The principle is that around the spot where the setting free of the metal
takes place a pressure can be obtained inferior to the actual atmospheric pressure
at the time or to the pressure prevailing in the decomposing vessel owing to any
other cause.
In order to give some examples, how the rarefaction of the air around the cathode
may be effected, the following may be stated
:-
From the cathode compartment a pipe may be led going first to a vessel serving
as receptacle for the separated metal. From this vessel a pipe conducts further to an
exhausting apparatus by means of which the rarefaction of the air may be effected.
An ejector, or an air pump, or a fan, or in general any apparatus for producing a
sufficient vacuum may be used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
First. In producing by means of electrolysis decomposed products of melted haloid
salts and other combinations of metals the method of removing the metal set free at
the cathode out of the electrolytic vessel by reducing the air pressure in the outlet
pipes.
Second. In an apparatus for producing by means of electrolysis, decomposed
products of haloid salts and other combinations of metals, the arrangement of the
electrolytic vessel with a pipe for removing the metal set free, which pipe communi-
cates with an apparatus for effecting rarefaction of the air.
Dated this 19th day of Aug 1900.
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.
Improvements in Feedwater Heaters used in connection with Condensing Engines.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Feb., 1890-Accepted, 1st Mar.; 1890
עעעVUI
Improvements in Feedwater Heaters used in connection with
Condensing Engines.
1, VERNER FREDERIK LŒESSOE SMIDTH, of 29 Vestergade Copenhagen Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of the said invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The object of this invention is to utilize part of the exhaust steam from the cylinder
in a condensing engine to the heating of the feed water without impairing the action
of the condenser.
On the accompanying drawing I have shewn a feed water heater thus constructed,
figure 1 being a vertical part section, on line CC figure 2 a vertical part section on
line B B figure 3 a plan section on line A A and figure 4 a plan. Figure 5 is an end
view of an engine to which the apparatus is applied as an example.
The feed water heater is a cylindrical vessel which is inserted in the exhaust pipe
conduit ab from the cylinder to the condenser. The exhaust pipe a from the cylinder
terminates directly in the heater d, while the outlet pipe therefrom, leading to the
condenser, is prolonged up in the heater close to the exit opening of the inlet pipe a.
The greater part of the steam from a will therefore flow directly into the condenser
by the pipe b while a smaller part will disperse itself in the heater d and be condensed
by the cold water which is introduced as a spray through the pipe f being drawn
in by the partial vacuum in the heater through its connection with the condenser.
The water heated by the condensation of the steam in the heater is led to the steam
boiler by the pipe h. The pipe g serves to clean the heater out. The cold water
supply is regulated by the aid of the gauge glass e.
In figure 5 the heater is shewn in connection with a jet condenser, F being the
steam cylinder, ia the exhaust pipe therefrom, d the heater, & the condenser, D the
cold water tank, and E the feed pump.
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 :-
First. The application and use in condensing engines of a feed water heater consisting
of a vessel inserted in the exhaust pipe conduit from the cylinder to the condenser so
as to form a break in the said conduit and into which vessel the feed water to be heated
is introduced as a spray so as to condense directly part of the exhaust steam all sub-
stantially as set forth.
Second. The feed water heater constructed as shewn on the drawing.
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JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.
Improvements in Casters.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 4th Oct., 1890
Improvements in Casters.
I MENDEL HOWARD of 77 Barnsbury Street, Liverpool Road, in the County of
Middlesex, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to casters composed of an interior socket in which a ball or
roller is pivotted and has for its object to simplify the construction of said casters
and permit them to be manufactured in a cheaper manner.
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 represents a side elevation of my improved
caster. Fig. 2 is a vertical central section of the same on the line, Fig. 1 and
Fig. 3 is a horizontal section on the line y y, Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional
view of the socket.
A socket A of hemispherical shape, having a shunk A', or other means for attaching
it to the leg of the chair, table or other piece of furniture, is provided at diametrically-
opposite points near its lower edge with round openings a, open at the bottom and
provided with an exterior U-shaped rim b, which rim is cast integral with the
socket, the ends projecting below the edge of the socket. The open bearings thus
formed are sufficiently large to admit of the insertion of the gudgeons d of a ball-
shaped roller, which is made of four parts; a central plate, D, with which the
gudgeons d are integral, the two nearly-hemispherical sections D¹, and the pin d'
that extends transversely through the hub d of the plate D.
The central plate, D, forms with the roller sections D₁ a spherical body, which
readily turns by the gudgeons of the central plate on the axis formed thereby. The
diameter of the central plate is somewhat less than the diameter of the adjoining
faces of the roller-sections D¹, as shown in Fig. 1, so that the roller-sections can
readily turn in the hub of the central plate when the edges of the same rest on the
floor, while the roller turns on the gudgeons when they are moved in a direction
transversely to the axis of said gudgeons.
The socket A is preferably made of malleable cast-iron, which permits the rims 6 to
be drawn around under the gudgeons d d so that the drawn-in ends hold the
gudgeons in the openings a the rims forming the bearings for the gudgeons.
The central plate, D, adjacent to the gudgeons is thickened towards the gudgeons,
as at m, so as to render the plate strongest at those points at which the gudgeons
are connected therewith.
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 combination, with a socket having bearings formed at diametrically-
opposite points, of a centre plate with gudgeons, and a centre hub extending at
right angles to said plate, and half balls on the faces of the centre plate and
connected by a transverse pin passing through said hub substantially as described
2. The construction of casters substantially as described with reference to the
drawings.
Dated this 4th day of September 1890.
A Fountain Pen.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 30th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 22nd Nov., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Fountain Pen.
I HENRY PEARSE, of 36 High Street, Lymington, County of Southampton,
Jeweller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The holder part is made similar to a syringe barrel and is fitted with a piston, the
rod of which is screwed from top to bottom. The cap which covers the end has a
pendant part which engages the screw piston rod. Turning the cap causes the piston
to be moved either to draw in ink or to expel it. The cap is so fitted to holder as to
be able to turn in either direction without coming out of holder. This may be done
by a pendant collar having a groove for the point of a set screw passing through
holder. Instead of a piston and rod, a thick rod may be used; this is screwed
threaded throughout its length and engages a female thread in end of holder. To
fill the holder with ink the pen is drawn out the end of holder inserted in ink and
piston drawn up. A projecting guide for the expressed ink is fitted to come under
pen. By this arrangement no inlet of air is necessary to cause the ink to feed
the pen.
Dated this 2nd day of January 1890
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Fountain Pen.
I, HENRY PEARSE, of 36 High Street, Lymington, County of Southampton,
Jeweller, 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 fountain pen according to this invention will be most readily understood by
describing the same with aid of the accompanying drawing, which is a longitudinal
section.
A is a vulcanite tube to hold the ink arranged at one end to hold the pen ; a
spout B conducts the ink to the underside of pen; screwing into A is a rod C
externally screw threaded throughout its length which acts as a piston when screwed
up or down, the former movement draws in ink when the pen is placed in ink, and
the latter movement expels the ink, no inlet of air is necessary to cause the ink to
feed the pen nor is there any escape from B unless the rod C is moved. The end of
the rod is fitted with a cap D, upon which fits the shield E to elongate the pen
holder part. When the pen is carried in the pocket the shield E is fitted over
the pen.
I am aware of the Patent granted to Adolph Hommel, May 14 1888 No. 7166,
and I make no claim to the arrangement described in that Specification.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In a fountain pen, the use of a rod C screwing up and down the reservoir part A,
as an i for the purpose described
i for the purpose described
Dated this 30th day of September 1890.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for Applicant.