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Pneumatic Tyres and Rims for Velocipedes and Carriages.
Year: 1891

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Date of Application, 20th: Oct., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 20th July, 1892-Accepted, 27th Aug., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Pneumatic Tyres and Rims for Velocipedes and Carriages.
DECIMUS WILLIAM VOYLE Suffolk Road Cbeltenham Cycle Agent, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Overlapping of the tyre, where it fits in the rim, as being a simple way of getting
at the inner tube, in case of punctures &c. The part to be made of india rubber or
other suitable material, the back to be groved the groves running crossways, the
inner tube when inflated will secure the tyre to the rim.
A groved band of rubber to fit the groves in the tyre the band to be cemented
to the rim, as an additional security for holding the tyre from slipping on rims with
a smooth surface.
A groved rim the groves running crossways to fit the groves in the tyre.
A curb chain work made of steel, or other suitable material, as a covering for the
tyre, to protect the inner tube from punctures.
A valve for inflating and deflating the inner tube.
DECIMUS WILLIAM VOYLE,
Suffolk Road, Cheltenham, Cycle Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Pneumatic Tyres and Rims for Velocipedes and Carriages.
1 DECIMUS WILLIAM VOYLE of Suffolk Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Cycle Agent 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 construct and attach a tyre in such a manner as
to be easily taken off to enable any necessary repair to be made to the pneumatic
tube. For this purpose I construct the tyre of a shape to lap round the inuer air
tube and of varying thickness and shape, and connect it together to cover the
pneumatic tube by arranging the ends to overlap; at which overlapping part it is
secured in the rim.
To enable my invention to be properly understood I will proceed to describe the
same with aid of the accompanying drawings which illustrate various shapes for
the overlapping portion for the purpose of securing the same.
A is the usual inflated tube covered with canvass B; C the tyre; D the rim.
The overlapping portion may be inclined as at Figure 1 and cemented together
and also in the rim; or notched as in Figures 2 and 3 the size when lapped
round being slightly less than the outer diameter of the inner tube this when
inflated will tighten the overlapped part. To better secure the tyre in the rim
I make the latter of the shape shown in drawings, but no claim is made to
such rim.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The construction of pneumatic tyres substantially as hereinbefore described and
illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day of July 1892.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Ships and Vessels.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Aug., 1891-Accepted, 10th Oct., 1891
Improvements in Ships and Vessels.
I, CHARLES EDWARD AUSTIN, of 1 Victoria Street, in the City of West-
minster, 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 ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:―
According to this invention I construct ships and vessels in the following
manner:-
In the annexed diagram A is the keel, B B are the bilges, C C is the water line
and DD the deck. BCB is a cycloid of which the curves A B, A B are evolutes
and the curves BC, bc, bc are involutes. Each section of the ship below the water
line consists of a portion A a of the evolute, the tangent a b to the evolute and the
involute b c. The tangents increase in length in each section in proportion to the
section's distance from the midship section. At the stem the evolute and involute
vanish and the section consists entirely of a vertical tangent, in most cases also at
the midship section I make the tangent vanish so that the section consists only of
the evolute and involute A B C.
Above the water line the form of the ship can be varied to suit the purpose for
which it is to be used. In the drawings the involutes are carried up to the
cycloid D C and the remainder of the sides up to the deck D D consist of tangents
to the involutes.
To form a covered vessel which even when filled with one and the same
commodity to the height of the upper deck cannot be upset by the waves I carry
the involutes at the central portion of the ship up to meet the vertical plane through
the keel at e e.
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. Ships or vessels in which the under water transverse sections consist of the
evolute to a cycloid, a tangent to the evolute and the involute of the same cycloid,
substantially as described.
2. Ships or vessels substantially as described and shewn in the diagram.
Dated this 22nd day of August 1891.
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New Process for the Exact Reproduction in Colours of Paintings in Oils or Water Colours on Canvas or Paper.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 12th May, 1891-Accepted, 9th Apr., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Process for the Exact Reproduction in Colours of Paintings
in Oils or Water Colours on Canvas or Paper.
We BERNARD KRANTZ and HERMANN ZEISSLER of 13 Bunhill Row in the
City of London, Lithographic Artists, 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 produce in colours on canvas or paper exact
reproductions of paintings, showing the grain of the canvas or paper and the brush
or pencil strokes of the original picture.
We print the picture in the proper colours from litho stones on ordinary artists
canvas coated with the usual oil paint or on paper, but in each case colored according
to the requirements of the picture to be reproduced. To reproduce the grain of
the original canvas or paper and the brush strokes of the original picture, we
transfer a photographic reproduction of the picture to be reproduced, to a zinc or
copper plate in the usual well known manner.
This zinc or copper plate is then deeply etched to form a matrix having the
raised portions of the original sunk therein. The reproduced picture, after printing,
is placed on the zinc matrix, and pressed or rolled under heavy pressure, the
canvas or paper being thus forced into the depressions of the matrix.
After pressing or rolling, the print shows all the brush marks and grain of the
paper or canvas exactly as in the original picture.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we hereby declare that
what we claim is :-
In a process for the exact reproduction of paintings, the method of exactly
reproducing the brush strokes and grain of the paper or canvas in the original
picture, by means of a zinc or copper matrix, substantially as described.
Dated the 12th day of May 1891.
ERNEST SALAMAN,
61 & 62, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicants.
Improved Means for Rendering Petroleum and other Liquid Hydro- carbons Non-explosive.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1891-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Rendering Petroleum and other Liquid Hydro-
carbons Non-explosive.
I, SIEGMUND KIRSCH, of 37, Pferdemarkt, in the City of Hamburg, in the
German Empire, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to means whereby the explosion of petroleum and similar
liquid hydrocarbons may be prevented; the same consisting in the employment of
a compound which is added in small quantities to the petroleum to be rendered non-
explosive.
The compound above referred to is constituted as follows:-
0.30% Aniline,
0-92% Sulphate of lime,
0:22% Sulphate of magnesia,
2.77% Bicarbonate of sodium,
92.81% Chloride of sodium,
1.84% Sal-ammoniac, and
1.14% Water.
These ingredients, as also their proportions, are those which I deem preferable
for carrying my invention into effect; but it will be obvious that they may be
varied within reasonable limits without materially affecting the result.
The addition of this compound in small but sufficient quantities to render the
petroleum or similar liquid hydrocarbon non-explosive does not appear to impair
its illuminating power, but, on the contrary, to have a beneficial effect; the light.
being more agreeable to the eye than that derived from petroleum oil in its ordinary
condition.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed; I claim :-
The addition to petroleum or similar liquid hydrocarbon, for the purpose of
rendering the same non-explosive, of a compound comprising aniline, sulphate of
lime, sulphate of magnesia, bicarbonate of sodium, chloride of sodium, sal-ammoniac,
and water, substantially in the proportions herein specified.
Dated this 15th day of July 1891.
G. G. M. HARDINGHAM,
191, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Compound Liquid for use with a Squirt for Defensive Purposes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1891-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Compound Liquid for use with a Squirt for Defensive
Purposes.
DON ANTONIO JOAQUINI ROMERO 215 rua Rio de Janeiro Brazil 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 a new compound liquid for use with a squirt for
defensive purposes. The liquid is composed from the fruit or bark of the following
herbs and trees.
Pepper of calabash or aboloso pepper
Burra leitera
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1 kilograme
1 kilograme
The above are put in maceration with 10 litres of alcohol of 56 degrees strength
for 48 hours and the liquid compound is placed in the aforesaid receptacle or squirt
and when one is in danger of an unlawful aggression or assault the liquid can be
squirted in their assailant's face and eyes the result of which is the contraction
of the iris membrane of the eyes and loss of sight for two or three hours.
The said burra leitera and pepper of calabash are both found in the region of
the river Amazon.
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 composition consisting of an extract of pepper of calabash and burra
leitera in alcohol for use in a squirt or syringe substantially as described and for
the purpose set forth.
Dated this 16th day of October 1891.
E. EATON, C.E., M.S.A.,
27, Martin's Lane, Cannon Street, London, E.C.,
Consulting Engineer, Certificated and Registered Patent Agent.
Improvements in Means for Advertising and for Displaying Goods in Shop Windows and the like.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means for Advertising and for Displaying Goods
in Shop Windows and the like.
THOMAS BAINES HARPHAM 107 Church Street Edgware Road London N.W.
Horticultural Decorator 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:―
For the purpose of attracting public attention to shop windows bazarrs or other
places for displaying special novulties such as dolls fancy goods drapery or other
goods or set scenes for Xmas or other seasons of the year with an advertising
blind to assend and decend each time the window or set scene is changed the whole
is portabel & can be worked either by hand or motive power.
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DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
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Sheet 1. Fig. 1. :- "A represents a perpendicular shaft, which works on
bottom centre plate "B," with six cogs marked "C," facing driving wheel "D,"
with bevelled cogs "E" and "F" which turns shafting "G," to cog-wheel "H,"
which works cogwheel "I," and turns shafting "J" and wheels "K," which wind
the cord "L"
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attached to a spring blind marked "A," on Sheet 2 Fig. 2.
Wheel "I" having made 3 revolutions, draws down the spring blind and
wheel "H" having made one revolutions and turned shaft "G" and wheels "E"
and F, revolves cogwheel "C" one-sixth, the click attached to wheel "H" and
marked "M" is then released by its own pressure on bottom plate "O," which
allows the spring in roller blind to unwind the wheels "K," and to draw up the
blind at the same time.
"B" on Sheet 2, Fig. 2, represents a hextagonal drum with 6 equal divisions,
into which articles for sale or show are to be arranged.
This drum is fastened at the top and bottom by pressure screws to shaft "A" on
Sheet 1, and "C" Fig. 1 Sheet 2, "D" represents spring roller blind, "E"
regulating spring for roller, which is controlled by a screw, by tightening, or
loosening of the same the power of the spring can be increased or decreased, "F"
and "F" shows iron-barrel frame-work for supporting same. By regulating the
speed of power, (either manuel or motive) the drum and blind can be made to go
fast or slow as the operator may wish Fig. 1. on Sheet 2. represents section of drum
taken at dotted line "G" "G."
Now having particularly discribed and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in which manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
For the improvement in means of advertising, and for displaying goods in shop-
windows, and the like.
THOMAS BAINES HARPHAM.
An Improvement in Combs.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Nov., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 10th Mar., 1892-Accepted. 16th Apr., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Combs.
FREDERICK REAST Hairdresser 5 Cambridge Gardens Hastings Sussex do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention is for an improvement in combs known as side, pole, and forehead
combs.
I propose to make the said combs with the end teeth or butt ends of the combs
longer than the body or centre teeth and terminate in a hook or barb turned
inwards, the object of which is to prevent the combs from falling out of the hair.
I propose to make the combs of shell horn metal or anything suitable for making
combs.
Dated this 19th day of November 1801
FREDERICK REAST.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Combs.
FREDERICK REAST 5 Cambridge Gardens Hastings in the County of Sussex
Hairdresser 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, reference being had to the accompanying drawings and to.
the letters and figures marked thereon that is to say :-
My invention relates to improvements in the make of combs known as side pole
and forehead combs.
I propose to make the said combs with the end teeth or butt ends of the combs
longer than the body or centre teeth and terminating in a look or barb the object
of which is to prevent the combs falling out of the hair.
I propose to make the said combs of shell horn metal or any material suitable for
making combs.
I proceed to describe my invention fully with reference to accompanying drawings.
in which
Fig. 1 is a view of a comb with a number of centre teeth with prolonged ends or
butts terminating in a hook or barb A A.
Fig. 2 is a view of a comb with one centre tooth with prolonged end teeth or
butts terminating in a hook or barb B. B.
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 prolonged end teeth or butts of said combs terminating in a hook or barb and
that the said combs shall be made with any number of teeth in the centre or body
part of comb as described and shewn and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 10th day of March 1892.
FREDERICK REAST.
An Improved Chain Pipe Wrench.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan., 1891-Accepted, 28th Feb., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Chain Pipe Wrench.
ESTER
EDWARD SPENCER HUNTER, 26, Coburg Street, North Shields, Engine Fitter,
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 steel lever A with an enlarged flat circular end toothed crosswise A' Fig. 2 to this
is attached by means of a countersunk rivet a pair of long curved steel links B. B.
Fig. 2 to admit of end of chain passing through when in position Fig 3 to these
links there is fastened by means of countersunk rivets E. E. etc. Fig. 1 a series of
shorter curved alternating single and double steel links C. D. c. d. etc. the links
marked c. d. being toothed to pitch of teeth in lever end A thus forming a flat
link chain Fig. 1.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that
what I claim is :--
1. The long and short curved links, with and without teeth.
2. The flat circular toothed end of lever.
Improvements in Augers and similar Tools.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 23th July, 1891-Accepted, 29th Aug., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by WILLIAM CALDWELL, of Coolamon, in the
Colony of New South Wales, Contractor.]
Improvements in Augers and similar Tools.
I, HENRY EDWARD NEWTON of the Office for Patents, 6 Bream's Buildings
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, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention consists in an improved construction of the points of augers and
similar tools, whereby the auger is rendered more efficient by preventing the point
from choking, and increasing the rate of speed at which the tool is capable of
working.
In carrying this invention into effect, the cutting edge of each lip of the auger
is continued as a spiral thread of wide or open pitch round the core or central cone
of the point, thus producing a double threaded screw, each thread terminating,
beyond the apex of the cone or core, in a sharp radial cutting edge.
In the accompanying drawing:
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Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the end of an American auger.
Fig. 2 is a plan view of the same, the point being taken in section on the line 1-2
of Fig. 1.
A and B are the cutting lips of the auger, the inner ends of each of which are
continued as spiral threads of wide or open pitch, a, b, around the core C, or central
cone of the point. The spiral threads ab meet at a point just beyond the apex of
the conical core C, and preferably form two sharp radial cutting points somewhat
like wings. It is essential to the satisfactory working of the point of the tool, that
the threads around the cone C should be of an open or wide pitch, so that the screw
point, as it draws the auger into the wood, shall bite the wood firmly without
splitting it, and will, at the same time, draw the tool to its work at an increased
rate of speed.
On referring to the drawing, it will be seen that the threads a, b, only cover the
surface of the cone C a sufficient amount to afford a proper bearing to the bases of
the threads, the greater portion of the cone retaining its uniform cone-shaped
surface. By arranging the threads upon the cone in this way, the threads are
prevented from choking with the debris from the hole, and the work done by the
auger will thereby be greatly facilitated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion (as communicated to me from abroad), and in what manner the same is to be
performed, I declare that what I claim is
In screw augers, continuing the cutting edges of both lips of the auger, or other
similar boring tool, spirally round the core or cone of the point, to a point just
beyond the apex of the cone, in such a way that the two threads shall, with the
cone, form a double-threaded screw of wide or open pitch, as herein described, as
shewn in the drawing, and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 28th day of July 1891
NEWTON & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Swimming, Saving of Life, or such like.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Aug., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 14th May, 1892-Accepted, 25th June, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Swimming,
Saving of Life, or such like.
1 GEORGE LILWALL of Avonside House Bidford, Stratford-on-Avon, in the
County of Warwick, Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
It is in the form of a waistcoat partly open at both sides, with bands and buckle
or the like to fasten round the waist and buckle or buckles on shoulder.
The back and front of waistcoat being inflated with air by means of two ordinary
screw valves for back and front of waistcoat.
The object of this invention is to afford the young, and adults, the means of
keeping the face and head out of the water when out of their depth, and to enable
them to use their arms freely in the act of swimming or learning to swim, or for
both sexes when bathing in sea or fresh water, thus giving them confidence when
in the water by being held up by aid of the inflated indiarubber composition
apparatus.
Dated this 14th day of August. 1891
GEORGE LILWALL.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Swimming,
Saving of Life, or such like.
1 GEORGE LILWALL, of Avonside House, Bidford, Stratford-on-Avon, in the
County of Warwick, 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:-
The improvement is in the form of a waistcoat partly open at both sides, the
back and front being joined together on each shoulder, thus forming two india-
rubber composition air bags.
Improvements in Galleries for Gas and Lamp Globes.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Galleries for Gas and Lamp Globes.
I THOMAS ISAAC BESTOW of 99 Radford Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham in
the County of Nottingham Tobacconist, 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 make a gallery for gas and lamp globes capable
of adjustment for receiving lamp globes varying in size and shape at their bases.
I make the gallery and its adjustable parts in the manner shown by the
accompanying drawings in all the figures of which the same part is indicated by
like reference letters. Only two of the radial arms are shown in order to simplify
the drawings, three or more are required to make the gallery complete all being
alike and being fitted at equal distances apart around the burner.
Figure 1 is an elevation showing the gallery and its adjustable parts arranged to
receive a globe of the open bottom pattern.
Figure 2 is an elevation showing the gallery and its adjustable parts arranged to
receive a globe of the flanged bottom pattern.
Figure 3 shows the two ears employed for securing the globe in position.
Figure 4 shows the bolt and nut employed for securing the ears in position upon
the radial arms.
Figure 5 shows the two ears placed in position for securing by means of the bolt
and nut to the radial arm.
In each of the radial arms A. I provide a slot B in which by means of the bolt C
and nut D the ears E F may be clamped at the required distance from the centre
to suit globes varying in diameter at the base, the cars E F being first set in the
most suitable position to follow the contour of the globe at its base and securely
fasten the same.
Thus in Figure 1 both the ears are employed E engaging at the inner side and F
at the outer side of the globe which is thus well secured while in Figure 2 the
ear E only is employed to fall outwardly upon the flange formed at the base of the
globe.
The two ears E F being capable of being independently set in any required
position and the two together being capable of adjustment to any required position
in the slot B gas and lamp globes of all kinds at present in use can be firmly
secured upon this improved gallery.
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 gallery for gas and lamp globes made with slotted radial arms in which a
clamping device may be secured at varying distances from the centre to accommodate
globes having bases of varying diameters, substantially as described.
2. In a gallery for gas and lamp globes the ears E F adjustable to suit variously
formed bases of gas or lamp globes for clamping the same upon the gallery
substantially as described.
Dated this 31st doy of July 1801
AYRTON & THOMAS,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 21st May, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 11th Feb., 1892-Accepted, 26th Mar., 1892
I, STEPHEN CAIRNS of Eglingham Hill, Alnwick, Northumberland, Machinist.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
.3.
This invention relates to a self winding top arranged to set a figure in a dancing
motion.
The spindle of the top is held in a frame, and has a reel attached for the cord
to be wound upon. This reel is covered by a box loose upon spindle, through a
hole in the box one end of the cord projects to spin the top by. In drawing out
the cord to spin the top the box is held firm by one hand, and when the top spins
and winds the cord the box is let go.
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When the top stops the cord is ready
wound to respin the top. Upon the top of the box is a cam arrangement to cause
a figure to dance as follows:-Through a hole in the top holder is passed a piece
of wire one end of which rests upon the cam and upon the other end is placed the
figure. As the cam revolves it jumps the figure up and down.
Dated this 21st day of May 1891.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicant.
I STEPHEN CAIRNS Farmer of Eglingham Hill, Alnwick in the County of
Northumberland do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :--
The object of this invention is to provide a self-winding spinning toy top with
dancing figure.
The accompanying drawing oshows the top complete with stand, needle for
attaching dancing figure, and elevated disc, which gives the motion to the needle,
and to the figure attached.
a, a¹ a" all is stand is spindle of top kept in position by bearings c, d. e is
a metal wheel fixed on the spindle bb', is a hollow case loose on the spindle bb',
and containing the winding reel through which passes a piece of cord with a
knot on the end, the cord also passing through the spindle bb, and coming out
through side of case at i, when once the cord is wound on to the reel y it is held in
place at by another knot on the outside end of cord, the top is then ready to put
in motion, which is done by holding the case and at the same time pulling the
end of cord at i, as soon as the top is put in motion it re-winds itself therefore
doing away with the necessity of having to wind the top every time it is desired to
spin it.
k is a round disc placed at an angle and fixed on the case, when the top is
spinning the disc k gives a rising and falling motion to the needle on which is
fixed any figure desired to he made to dance, the needle is kept in position by
bearings in stand at m m² and by a stop check at n.

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 general arrangement of a toy spinning top which is self-winding, and to
the motion of the disc and needle for operating the figure to be made to dance, as
described and shewn by the accompanying drawing and operating as specified.
Dated this 10th day of February 1892.
STEPHEN CAIRNS.
Improved Means for Securing Slates to Roofs and the like.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Feb., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 31st Oct, 1901 Accepted, 10th Dec.,
4004
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Securing Slates to Roofs and the like.
I HENRY NORWOOD SYMONS of No. 96 Earlsbrook Road Earlswood Surrey
Builder do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has for its principal object an improvement for repairing slated
roofs. It is usual in repairing slated roofs to nail flat strips of metal on the roof,
and after putting in the new slate to turn the metal upwards at the lower end.
Now according to my invention, I employ metal slips made smaller on the
underneath side so as to partly fit the bevelled edges of the under slates thereby
having a thicker substance of metal without raising the new slate any more than
in the ordinary way, and also at the underneath side of one end of the slip I have
a spike projecting which forms a nail, thus nail and slip are in one piece thereby
saving time in fixing.
Dated this 2nd day of February 1891.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Securing Slates to Roofs and the like.
HENRY NORWOOD SYMONS Builder 96 Earlsbrook Road Earlswood Surrey
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention has for its principal object an improvement for repairing slated
roofs and the like.
It is usual in repairing slated roofs to nail flat slips of metal on the roof and
after putting in the new slate to turn the metal upwards at the lower end but
experience proves that the metal is not strong enough to resist the weight of the
new slate unless made unusually thick which would look unsightly besides the
slater is apt to break the under slates when driving the nail through the slip also
the head of the nail is often in the way in pushing up the new slate.
Now according to my invention I employ metal slips made smaller on one side
so as to partly fit the bevelled edges of the under slates thereby enabling me to
use a thicker substance of metal without raising the new slate any more than in
the ordinary way.
And also at one end of the slip I have a spike projecting which forms a nail,
thus nail and slip are in one piece thereby saving time in fixing also making neater
and stronger work.
In order to more fully explain my invention I will proceed to describe the
accompanying drawing.

page_text: In Figure 3A is the rafter bis the slate,batten c is the slates d is the slip as
shown after a new slate has been inserted.,
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 slate-nail and slip combined that is made both in one piece of metal also one
side of the slip made smaller.
Dated this 9th day of December 1891.
HENRY NORWOOD SYMONS.
Improvements relating to Spring Actuated Rib-end Holders of Umbrellas and the like.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 26th May, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Feb., 1892-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Spring Actuated Rib-end Holders of
Umbrellas and the like.
I, ANTOINE REVEL of the firm of F. Revel père et fils of 5 Rue Pizay, Lyons
in the Republic of France, Umbrella Manufacturers do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to umbrella rib-end holders in which a bell or tube is
operated in the one direction, preferably towards the ribs, by a spring and which
are substantially constructed as described in the Specification of Letters Patent
No. 18560 of 17th November 1890.
In place of using a projecting pin taking into a recess in the bell or tubular rib
holder as therein shown and described arrange a longitudinal rib or projection
along the inner fixed tube, or fix the pin in close contact therewith or solder it
thereto parallel to the axis of the tube and cause it to take into a recess cut on the
inner edge of the diaphragm which is soldered within the outer tubular rib-end
holder.
DAT
1001
HERBERT & Co.,
Agents to Applicant..
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Spring Actuated Rib-end Holders of
Umbrellas and the like.
I, ANTOINE REVEL, of the firm of F. Revel père et fils, of 5 Rue Pizay, Lyons,.
in the Republic of France, Umbrella Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to umbrella rib-end holders in which a bell or tube is
operated in the one direction, preferably towards the ribs, by a spring and which
are substantially constructed as described in the Specification of Letters Patent
No. 18560 of 17th November 1890.
In place of using a projecting pin taking into a recess in the bell or tubular rib-
holder as therein shown and described I arrange a longitudinal rib or projection
along the inner fixed tube, or fix the pin in close contact therewith or solder it.
thereto parallel to the axis of the tube and cause it to take into a recess cut in the
inner edge of the diaphragm which is soldered within the outer tubular rib-end
holder.
The accompanying drawing illustrates this modification, a being the longitudinal
rib or projection along the inner fixed tube, and a' the recess in the diaphragm:.
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 rib-end holder consisting of an inner tube, an outer tube with diaphragm.
having a recess in its inner edge, and a longitudinal rib or projection on the inner-
tube substantially as set forth
Dated this 23rd day of February 1892.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant..
Improvements in the Mode of Preventing Scales or Incrustations in Steam Boilers.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 12th May, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 11th Feb., 1892-Accepted, 12th Mar., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Mode of Preventing Scales or Incrustations in
Steam Boilers.
I; JOHN DRAPER, Chemist, of 415 Thirty-Eighth Street, Brooklyn, New York,
United States of America, but at present residing at 4 Albany Street, Kelvinside,
Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North Britain, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
I employ sub-oxide of mercury, which I dissolve in a solution of ammonium
chloride, and then place, inject or force into the water of the boiler, the inner
surface of which it is desired to protect from incrustation. The quantities which
are used are immaterial; some excess does no injury.
Upon the boiler being heated a thin film of mercurious sub-oxide will be
deposited over the whole surface of the boiler, and will prevent any incrustation
being deposited thereon.
"
1007
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Mode of Preventing Scales or Incrustations in
Steam Boilers.
I, JOHN DRAPER, Chemist, of 415 Thirty-Eighth Street, Brooklyn, New York,
United States of America, but at present residing at 4 Albany Street, Kelvinside,
Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North Britain, 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 employ sub-oxide of mercury, which I dissolve in a solution of ammonium
chloride, and then place, inject or force into the water of the boiler, the inner
surface of which it is desired to protect from incrustation. The quantities which
are used are immaterial; some excess does no injury, but so as to avoid waste I
find that three ounces of sub-oxide to every hundred square feet of surface to be
coated is ample.
Upon the boiler being heated a thin film of mercurious sub-oxide will be deposited
over the whole surface of the boiler, and will prevent any incrustation being
deposited thereon.
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 employment of a sub-oxide of mercury dissolved in a solution of ammonium
chloride to be placed in steam boilers so that under the action of pressure and heat
in such boilers a thin film of the sub-oxide may be deposited on the inner surface
thereof, and so the incrustation of the boiler prevented, substantially as specified.
Dated this 11th day of February 1892.
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Fire Resisting Bricks and Material for Lining. Facing, or Coating Fireplaces, Fireboxes, Furnaces, Ovens, and Kilns of every kind.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 20th Feb., 1992
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Fire Resisting Bricks and Material for Lining. Facing, or
Coating Fireplaces, Fireboxes, Furnaces, Ovens, and Kilns of
every kind.
JAMES KNAPTON THOMPSON of Woodsley View Leeds in the County of York
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 consists of a special mixture of fire resisting material consisting of
fireclay plumbago graphite and cement in or about the following proportions.
Ground fireclay seven parts graphite one part plumbago one part cement one
part and the necessary water. The materials to be well pulverised and mixed
together which for the purposes of bricks in the their various shapes and sizes is
subjected to hydraulic or other suitable pressure and then baked in the usual
The same mixture of materials diluted to the necessary consistency may
also be applied as a coating or optionally with or without the cement and clay as a
wash upon the face or sides of ordinary firebricks or the linings of fireplaces fire-
boxes furnaces ovens or kilns of every kind.
manner.
Having now described and ascertained my said invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed I hereby declare that what I now claim is
1. The special mixture of material hereinbefore described in or about the
proportions stated.
2. Making same into bricks under hydraulic or other pressure with usual baking
and applying same for purposes nained.
3. Applying said special mixture in a liquid state as a wash or coating for fire-
places fireboxes furnaces ovens or kilns of every kind.
Dated this 14th day of December 1891.
J. KNAPTON THOMPSON.
Improvements in the Construction of Clarinets.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Clarinets.
TOM MORRALL Musical Instrument Maker 122 Lodge Road Birmingham do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
To produce the note "A" (middle register) a hole is perforated in either side
of the clarinet, preferably the right hand side, in nearly the same position that is
usually assigned to the note Ab," but by making the hole considerably larger,
the desired pitch is obtained, and the said note "A" is considerably more brilliant
and sonorous. This arrangement of the above key also removes the most serious
defect in the construction of the clarinet, viz. the middle "Bb," which on all
clarinets is of a poor, thin uneven quality of tone, by making it equal both in
volume and quality, to any of the other notes on the instrument. To enable the
performer to finger the instrument, the "A" key is placed as shewn in sketch,
letter A, Fig. 1.
The note "Ab" (letter B, Fig. 1,) is made on the same side of the clarinet,
but is placed of an inch lower, and to get the desired "pitch," the hole is
greatly increased, which has the effect of increasing the sonority of the said note.
The note Eb, and Bb its 12th above, (letter C Fig. 1) are considerably improved
by perforating the hole of an inch lower down than usual, and making the said
hole much larger to give the required "pitch."
To improve the low C and 12th above, the hole instead of being bored perpen-
dicular to the axis of the instrument, is bored in an oblique direction as shewn by
dotted lines at letter E, Fig. 1. This arrangement allows of a large hole being
bored, which improves the two said notes, and also has the effect of improving
several of the upper harmonic notes, notably the top "F" and top "Ab."
The key shewn in sketch, letter D, Fig. 1, is an extra key for shaking At
with Bb. It takes its fulcrum from the same pillars as the ordinary B shake
key, or could be attached to a separate pair of pillars. A small arm, letter D,
Fig. 2, connects the end of the above key to the speaker key, letter F, Fig. 2,
which will produce the desired shake.
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:
Improvements in the quality of tone of the defective notes of clarinets, and an
extra key for making a very difficult "shake" become easy.
T
TOM MORRALL.
An Improved Method of Preserving Fruit.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1891-Accepted, 28th Nov., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Preserving Fruit.
I, JAMES KAY of 43 Bath Street Southport Clerk do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved method of preserving different kinds of
fruits, and for the purpose of this Specification I enumerate the ingredients with
their proper proportions and the mode of procedure I employ in the preservation
of damson plums.
The proportions of the said ingredients vary somewhat according to the degree
of acidity of the particular fruit in question.
For preserving six quarts of damson plums I use six pounds of sugar or
thereabouts.
an ounce of stick cinnamon of an ounce of cloves and one quart of vinegar-
thereabouts.
The sugar is placed in the vinegar, also the stick cinnamon and cloves which are
enclosed in a small muslin bag.
The whole is boiled, and poured whilst hot on to the fruit which has been
previously wiped dry and pricked.
The whole is then allowed to stand for twenty-four hours, after which the syrup
is poured off and again boiled and then poured back on to the fruit. On the third
day the syrup and fruit are boiled all together, and poured whilst hot into jars, or
other vessels, which are immediately hermetically closed down.
The preserved fruit formed by the above ingredients and process, will keep
perfectly good and wholesome for an indefinite period; and for distinction from
other forms of preserved fruits, I use the term "conservina" in connection with my
invention, thus "conservina damsons," conservina peaches," "conservina cherries,"
and the like.
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In dealing with fruits of varying degrees of acidity, I find it necessary to slightly
modify the proportions of the different ingredients, and occasionally the time
occupied by the preserving operations, and it should be understood that I do not
limit myself to the precise quantities of the respective ingredients, or to the exact
periods of time occupied by the various processes above mentioned but that the
same are as mentioned in this Specification or thereabouts.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved method and means of preserving fruits through the agency of the
ingredients referred to in this Specification and in the manner therein described.
11
Low
Chen 1901
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Jan., 1891
Complete Specification Left. 29th Sept., 1891-Accepted. 31st Oct.. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
I, CHARLES PHILLIPS of Oliver Street, Kingsley Park, Northampton, in the
County of Northampton, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of my invention is to so treat the leather used for the soles of boots
and shoes as to impart to it great flexibility almost equaling that of india rubber or
like substances.
GE
In carrying out my invention I provide suitably shaped pieces of leather for the
soles of boots and shoes and groove them (preferably in the direction of the
grain") either at the waist part or for the whole length of the sole as required.
The effect of this is to render the leather at the grooved part extremely pliable so
adding to the comfort of the wearer of the boot or shoe.
The soles so prepared are attached to the uppers in any well known manner.
The grooving may be done either by hand or by suitable machinery as desired.
Dated this 1st day of January 1891
POPPLEWELL & Co.,
17 & 18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
I, CHARLES PHILLIPS of Oliver Street, Kingsley Park, Northampton, in the
County of Northampton, Shoe 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 so treat the leather used for the soles of boots
and shoes as to impart to it great flexibility almost equalling that of india rubber
cr like substances.
In carrying out my invention I provide suitably shaped pieces of leather for the
soles of boots and shoes and groove them (preferably in the direction of the
"grain") either at the waist part or for the whole length of the sole as required.
The effect of this is to render the leather at the grooved part extremely pliable
so adding to the comfort of the wearer of the boot or shoe.
The accompanying drawing shows the under surface of a sole of a boot or shoe
grooved in the manner which I prefer to adopt.
The shoes so prepared are attached to the uppers in any well known manner.
The grooving may be done either by hand or by suitable machinery as desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
Grooving the sole leathers of boots and shoes in the manner and for the purpose
herein before described.
1001
POPPLEWELL & Co.,
17 & 18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.