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Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Feb., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 10th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1896
JAMES BLAKE Eastbrook The Avenue Linthorpe Middlesbrough, Engineer do.
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to vertical boilers of the multitubular type having tube
plates which form part of the boiler shell and consists in applying a firebox of
conical shape having its axis inclined toward one of the said shell tube plates.
The upper end of the firebox is provided with a crown plate which is connected to
the boiler shell by a tube or tubes through which the products of combustion pass
from the furnace to a chamber on the exterior of the boiler shell. In some
cases I dispense with the aforesaid crown plate and connect the upper end of
the firebox to the boiler shell by means of a tube suitably shaped at the ends for
attachment.
han 1006
JAMES BLAKE.
JAMES BLAKE Eastbrook The Avenue Linthorpe Middlesbrough Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
My invention relates to vertical boilers of the multitubular type having tube
plates which form part of the boiler shell and consists in applying a firebox of
conical shape having its axis inclined toward one of the said shell tube plates. The
upper end of the firebox is provided with a crown plate which is connected to the
boiler shell by a tube or tubes through which the products of combustion pass
from the furnace to a chamber on the exterior of the boiler shell. In some cases
I dispense with the aforesaid crown plate and connect the upper end of the firebox
to the boiler shell by means of a tube suitably shaped at the ends for attachment
or I may attach the upper end of the firebox to the boiler shell.

page_text: boiler shell by means of a tube e through which the products of combustion pass
from the furnace to the chamber f thence through the tubes a to a chimney.
Fig. 3 represents a modification.
In this example the firebox crown is dispensed with and the upper end of the
firebox is connected to the boiler shell by means of a short tube g.
Fig. 4 represents the upper end of the firebox & extended and attached to the
shell tube plate a.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :
The peculiar arrangement and construction of the fireboxes in combination with
the shell of the boilers substantially as described hereinbefore and illustrated by
the drawings.
Improvements in Kitchen, Pantry, and other Sinks.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Kitchen, Pantry, and other Sinks.
1, HENRY SUTCLIFFE, (of the Firm of Wright Sutcliffe & Son) Adelaide
Street, Halifax, in the County of York, Sanitary Engineer, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in kitchen, pantry, and other sinks, and
consists in combining with an earthenware, metal, or other sink, a drainer composed
of indiarubber or other suitable material. The drainer may be secured to the
sink by any suitable means. By this arrangement, owing to the non-slipping and
pliable properties of the said drainer, a great saving in the breakage of and damage
to glass and crockery is effected.
Dated this Eighteenth day of June 1896.
1, HENRY SUTCLIFFE, of the Firm of Wright Sutcliffe & Son, Brassfounders
and Sanitary Engineers, Adelaide Street, Halifax, in the County of York, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
In order that my invention may be more fully understood I append the following
drawings:-
Figure 1. is a plan view showing the drainer in position.
Figure 2. is a longitudinal section of Figure 1.
Figure 3. is a cross or transverse section of Figure 1. showing the method of
fixing the drainer on to the sink.
The same letters of reference apply to all the drawings:-
A. is the sink. B. the drainer. And C. the groove or recess into which the
drainer B. is fitted.
This invention relates to improvements in kitchen, pantry, and other sinks, and
consists in combining with an earthenware, metal, or other sink, a drainer composed
of indiarubber or other such suitable material. The drainer may also be fixed by
studs, plates, or other such suitable means. By this arrangement, owing to the
non-slipping and pliable properties of the said drainer, a great saving in
the breakage of and damage to glass and crockery is effected.

page_text: 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 combination with an earthenware, metal, or other sink, of a drainer composed
of indiarubber or other such suitable material for purposes substantially as herein
set forth.
Dated this Eighteenth day of March 1897.
HENRY SUTCLIFFE.
A New or Improved Device for Use when Buttoning Gloves and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 16th July, 1897--Accepted, 21st Aug., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Device for Use when Buttoning Gloves and
the like.
I, EBENEZER TAYLOR 87 Wilmot Street Derby Inventor, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a new or improved device for use when buttoning gloves
and the like and consists of two arms or levers which are hinged or pivoted together.
The button is gripped between the ends of said levers which are suitably shaped, to
receive said button. The device is used by passing the ends of same through the
button hole and then gripping the button between same and pulling it through the
button hole and releasing the button from the ends of the device.
Dated this 15th day of September 1896.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Device for Use when Buttoning Gloves and
the like.
I, EBENEZER TAYLOR, 87, Wilmot Street Derby, Inventor, 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 or improved device for use when buttoning gloves
and tho like and consists of two arms or levers which are hinged or pivotted
together. The button is gripped between the ends of said levers which are suitably
shaped to receive said button. The device is used by passing the ends of same
through the button hole and then gripping the button between same and pulling it
through the button hole and releasing the button from the ends of said device.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will now refer to the
annexed drawings in which :-
Figure 1. is a view of my invention.
Figure 2. view of same in position for use.
a, a, are two pivotted pieces which are connected together by the pivot b and
have the ends c which are shaped so as to grip around the shank of a button or the
thread or the like which secures the button so that the button may be pulled
through the button hole, such as in the case of gloves and the like. d is a
controlling spring for separating the ends c. e, e, are apertures for the insertion of

page_text: the fingers of the operator. The device is used as follows:-The ends c are passed
through the button hole and the..button is then gripped and drawn through the
button hole.
It will be seen that although I have described my invention for use when
buttoning gloves, it will be equally useful for buttoning boots, and other purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be. performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. A device for buttoning gloves and the like consisting of two pivotted limbs
having recessed or shaped ends adapted to engage on the shank or the thread or
the like which secures the button-fastening or button, so that the button may be
drawn through the button hole; controlling spring for opening the device when
required.
An Improved Split Pin or Cotter.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Apr., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 11th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Split Pin or Cotter.
JAMES BARKER 42 King Street Oldham Lancashire Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The split pin or cotter has the legs or points apart with some spring in them.
On the outside of the legs or points a shoulder is formed about one fourth of the
length of the leg from the point end. When the pin or cotter is inserted into the
hole in stud or shaft the legs fly open the shoulders preventing the the pin from
falling out of the hole in stud or shaft.
Deted this 13th day of April 1896
JAMES BARKER.
JAMES BARKER Mechanical Engineer 42 King Street Oldham Lancashire 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 split pin or cotter has the legs or points apart with some spring in them.
On the outside of the legs or points a shoulder is formed about one fourth of the
length from the point end. When the pin or cotter is inserted into the hole in
stud or shaft the legs fly open the shoulders preventing the pin from falling out of
the hole in stud or shaft." This pin or cotter can be made of steel iron brass or
other metal and of round square or other section.
In the accompanying drawing-
a represents the end of a stud or shaft through which is drilled a hole a' into
which is fitted one of my improved split pins or cotters b; the split pin is
preferably made of a bard metal so that there is some spring in the legs and the
shoulders b' are of such a size that when the legs of the split pin are pressed
together the shoulders will pass through the hole a' and as soon as the split pin is
forced home, as shown in the drawing, the legs spring outward and the projecting
shoulders, by catching on the edges of the hole, effectually prevent the split pin
from shaking out of its position and thereby failing to serve its purpose.
It is obvious that the split pin might be made with a single shoulder but this
would not be so effective or sightly.
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 split pin or cotter formed with a shoulder or shoulders at the end as described
and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 31st day of December 1896.
H. B. BARLOW & GILLETT,
17 St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for Applicant.
Toilet Requisites.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 12th May, 1896-Accepted, 10th Oct., 1896
Toilet Requisites.
I LOUIS SILBERSTEIN of Leipziger Strasse 57, Berlin in the German Empire.
Director, 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 the present invention is to enable anyone, away from home, thus
especially when travelling, in pleasure gardens etcetera, to have a set of toilette
requisites readily at hand, by means of which he is enabled to satisfy his personal
necessities for cleanliness etc. The most needful necessaries of this kind are:-
Closet-paper (1), Foap (2), towel (3), looking-glass (4), comb (5), and perfume (6).
Of these articles, one or other can more or less easily be dispensed with, and may
therefore be left out.
The whole is placed in any suitably constructed and arranged case, and can then
be sold either personally or automatically. The single parts, as also the case, may
be used for advertising purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A set of toilette requisites for personal or automatic sale, arranged in a case
of any suitable kind, and consisting of closet paper, soap, towel and looking glass,
substantially as described.
2. A set of toilette requisites as claimed in Claim 1, in combination with a comb,
substantially as described.
3. A set of toilette requisites as claimed in Claim 1, in combination with a
perfume, substantially as described.
4. A set of toilette requisites as claimed in Claim 1, in combination with a comb
and perfume, substantially as described.
Dated this 10th day of May 1896.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
An Improved Lubricant.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 14th Nov., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Lubricant.
I JOHN ROBERTS of 205 Kilburn Park Road Paddington London W. Greaser
and Assistant High Speed Engine Driver do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to an improved lubricant particularly adapted for use in
connection with enclosed bearings, such for instance as the hubs, cones and
bottom-brackets of cycles, or the ball races of such bearings, and other light
carriages.
My improved lubricant consists of one part or thereabouts of graphite or
plumbago, and one half part or thereabouts of tallow, and one part or thereabouts
of vaseline or petroleum jelly. For the purposes of my invention I first liquify the
tallow and vaseline by the application of heat, and when these are thoroughly
melted and mixed I add thereto the graphite or plumbago and by stirring or
otherwise agitatating intimately mix the whole, which I then pour into any suitable
vessel to cool, and as during cooling the graphite or plumbago has a tendency to
separate or solidify from the fatty matter, I again subject the whole to further
agitation until this becomes an inseparable homcogenous mass.
In practice, the enclosed bearing to be lubricated would be packed with the said
lubricant, which, when the bearing is used, would find its way into all crevices or
interstices, and by blocking these operate to keep out dust and dirt, and by reason
of its non-corrusive nature one application will suffice for a lengthy period.
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.
In an improved lubricant the combination of graphite or plumbago, tallow and
vaseline in or about the proportions stated, substantially as and for the purposes
herein set forth.
Dated this 15th day of September 1906
JOHN ROBERTS.
Improvements in or relating to Nozzles of Pipes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 16th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Nozzles of Pipes.
1, HARRY ALBERT MURPHY of Haverhill House, Halliwell Road, Bolton in
the County of Lancaster, Physician and Surgeon, do hereby declare the nature
of my said invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of improvements in or relating to nozzles of pipes
whereby a spray or a column of water, liquid, gas, steam, or other suitable medium
may be employed. The nozzle is fitted or mounted on the end of a stand or pipe
and provided with a dished flat or other shaped plate or disc, on which is loosely
held another similar or other plate of any required diameter or shape to allow of
the outlet of the medium employed. When the loose disc is in position over the
fixed disc a spray or film of extreme fineness is produced, so much so that the
operator can see where to direct the same to be most beneficial. By moving
the loose disc on one side a jet or column is produced.
This invention is equally applicable for watering gardens, and other domestic
purposes.
Dated the 17th day of January 1896
EDMUND CHADWICK, F.1.C.P.A.,
Agent.
Improvements in or relating to Nozzles of Pipes.
I, HARRY ALBERT MURPHY of Haverhill House, Halliwell Road, Bolton in
the County of Lancaster, Physician and Surgeon, do hereby declare the nature
of my 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 consists of improvements in or relating to nozzles of pipes
whereby a spray or a column of water, liquid, gas, steam, or other suitable medium
may be employed. The nozzle is fitted or mounted on the end of a stand or pipe
and provided with a dished, flat, or other shaped plate or disc, on which is loosely
held another similar or other plate of any required diameter or shape to allow of
the outlet of the medium employed. When the loose disc is in position over the
fixed disc a spray or film of extreme fineness is produced, so much so that the
operator can see where to direct the same to be most beneficial. By moving
the loose disc on one side a jet or column is produced. This invention is equally
applicable for watering gardens, and other domestic purposes.
Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of my improvements in or relating to the nozzles
of pipes. Fig. 2 an outside front view of same. Fig. 3 a section through valve,
and Fig. 4 an outside elevation of valve.
A is the nozzle which is fitted or mounted on the end of a stand pipe, B the
dished end, C the plate or disc, D the valve, E the handle for operating the same,
An Improved Bathing Cap.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Bathing Cap.
I, KARL SIGL, of 4 Maximiliansplatz Munich, in the Empire of Germany,
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:-
The bathing caps as hitherto made of india-rubber or of any other water tight
material do not completely fulfil their purpose of keeping the hair dry notwith-
standing. The reason thereof lies in their deficient construction, as they close
only around the head, and do thus not correspond to the natural form of the hair,
thus they do not protect several parts of the hair from getting wet and this water
is then drawn up by or to the other or covered hair, which becomes also wet.
In order to avoid this inconvenience, the present bathing cap a shown in the...
annexed drawing is provided with a part 6 for covering the hair near the temples,
with a prolongation c backwards from one ear to the other for covering the hair
on the back of the head and the neck, with another prolongation d of the part
going round the forehead, and with a connecting piece e under each ear. The
part b has a slot for letting the ear pass, and for obtaining an agreeable and close
fitting of the cap. This slot does not allow the water to enter, as the india--
rubber-strap closes tightly; in order to prevent creasing this material or when
using a less elastic material, one can arrange next to the slot one or two springs 9,
by the tension of which the parts are pressed firmly and hermetically on or about
the ear.
The bathing cap offers besides the convenience, that the tension which is
produced by the india-rubber, is distributed equally over the whole head, whilst
others, in order to fulfil their purpose so far as they can, must be pulled more
tightly and leave red marks on the forehead which are often visible for a long
time afterwards.
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 :-
1. An improved bathing cap a with a part piece b, c, d, e, for covering the hair
on the temples, the back of the head, and the neck for the purpose of completely
protecting the hair from getting wet.
2. A bathing cap as in Claim 1, in which in the part piece b, c, d, e, are arranged.
one or more pressure springs g about a slot f for the ears.
December 1906
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: WILLIAM REDFERN Honfleur Prior Park Road Bath Somerset Schoolmaster
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The button-hole fastener or coat-flower fastener consists of
(1) Two metal plates
(2) Jointed with a self-acting hinge
(3) The lower plate is flat & can be affixed to stuff material
(4) The upper plate has a groove transversely across the centre
(5) It has also a sharp point pressing downwards from the underside towards the
lower plate
(6) The length is approximately half to three quarters of an inch or several
inches in length.
Dated this 17th day of June 1896.
I, WILLIAM REDFERN Honfleur Prior Park Road Bath, 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 button hole fastener or coat flower fastener consists of two metal plates
jointed with a selfacting hinge the lower plate is flat and can be affixed to stuff
material. The upper plate has a groove transversely across the centre. It has
also a sharp point pressing downwards from the underside towards the lower plate.
The length is approximately half to of an inch or several inches in length.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I will now refer to the
annexed drawing in which:
Figure 1. is a side elevation of my invention.
Figure 2. plan view of same.
a is a hinged piece or plate pivoted at 6 to the plate c as shown which has the
spring d which bears upon the bent end e of the piece or plate a so as to
maintain same in its clipping position.
f is a tongue or prong which is stamped or cut out of the piece or plate a and
bent down as shown so as to engage in a button hole or upon a desired article &
thus secure same. The plate c may be secured to the material or desired object in
any convenient manner such as by sewing or the like.
I am aware that fasteners have been used having a pivoted piece or plate but I
make no exclusive claim to such but only in combination with a tongue or prong.

page_text: cut or stamped out of the pivoted piece or plate & bent down as shown and for the
purpose described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is:
In fasteners of the class herein described a tongue or prong cut or stamped
out of a hinged piece or plate all in combination and substantially as described.
Dated this 26th day of February 1807
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Felt Pads.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Felt Pads.
I, THOMAS GRIFFITH, of Vernon Lodge, Clyde Road, Didsbury, near Manchester,
in the County of Lancaster, Manufacturer and Merchant, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of pads of graduated thickness such
as are employed for the shoulders of coats.
The inside of the pad is made from a piece of felt cut to shape from a thick
sheet. A number of such pieces are placed at short distances apart between two
thin sheets of felt and the whole is passed preferably twice in directions at right
angles to each other between the rollers of an ordinary felting machine and is thus
consolidated together. The pads are then separated from each other by cutting
away the connecting webs.
Dated this 25th day of September 1896.
THOMAS URITHI.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Felt Pads.
I, THOMAS GRIFFITH, of Vernon Lodge, Clyde Road, Didsbury, near Manchester,
in the County of Lancaster, Manufacturer and 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 the manufacture of pads of graduated thickness such
as are employed for the shoulders of coats.
The inside of the pad is made from a piece of felt a cut to shape from a thick
sheet or from a roll of wool or wool and other materials made into a lap state
unhardened and unmilled. A number of such pieces are placed at short distances
apart between two thin sheets of felt b or two thin rolls of wool or mixture of wool
and other materials made into a lap state unhardened and unmilled as shown to
a small scale in Figure 1 the upper sheet b being however omitted in this figure.
The whole is then passed preferably twice in directions at right angles to each
other between the rollers of an ordinary felting machine or if preferred twice or
more times the same way and also optionally through a flat plate hardener or both
and is thus consolidated together. The pads are then separated from each other
by cutting away the connecting web and are usually cut across the middle so
making two pads one of which is shown full size in plan and edge view in Figures 2

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 process of making pads consisting in placing a shaped piece of wool or
wool and other material between two sheets of similar material and felting the
whole together.
2. The process of making pads consisting in placing a shaped piece of felt
between two thin sheets of felt and felting the whole together.
3. A felt pad consisting of a shaped piece of felted wool or wool and other
material enclosed between two thin pieces of felted wool or wool and other material
whose edges project beyond it.
4. The pads and process of making them substantially as described.
Dated this 23rd day of June 1897.
THOMAS GRIFFITH.
Improvements in Polishing and Cleaning Cloths and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 2nd April, 1897-Accepted, 7th Aug., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Polishing and Cleaning Cloths and the like.
THOMAS STONE LAVIS 20 Wolborough Street Newton Abbot Tailor do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Improvements in polishing and cleaning cloths and the like. It is shaped and
made by lengths of material from twelve inches in length and three inches in width,
being placed and held together by a tape sewn through the centre and the same
tape forming a loop at each end.
The edges of the material is fringed on both sides to the edges of the tape.
The material is trimmed tapering off at each end and forming a brush like
polisher.
The material to be of Woollen, Cotton Silk, Chamois or other leather or the
like.
Dated this Third day of October 1896.
Improvements in Polishing and Cleaning Cloths and the like.
I THOMAS STONE LAVIS of 20 Wolborough Street Newton Abbot in the
County of Devon Tailor 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 is an improvement in cleaning and polishing cloths and the like. It
is shaped and made by lengths of material being placed and held together by a Tape,
Cord, Wire, Chain, Strap, Thong, or Band. The material is fastened to the Tape,
Cord, Wire, Chain, Strap, Thong or Band, by being sewn, glued, rivited, or stuck
thereto or woven therein or thereto. The edges of the material is fringed on both sides
to the edge of the Tape, Cord, Wire, Chain, Strap, Thong or Band. The material is
trimmed tapering off at each end forming a brush-like Polisher and the Tape, Cord,
Wire, Chain, Strap, Thong or Band forms a loop at each end. The Band Tape,
Cord, Chain, Strap or Thong is made of Hemp, Cotton, Wool, Jute, Metal, Leather,
Gut, Wire or Asbestos, or a mixture of each. The material forming the cleaning
and polishing portion of the Invention is made of Hemp, Cotton, Wool, Jute, Metal,
Leather, Wire or Asbestos or a mixture of each.
The system of production is as follows, viz., reference Figure 1 is shewing at A
the material shaped and placed together by a Tape at B passing through the Centre
and forming a loop at each end of the material.

page_text: Figure 2 is showing the material cut on both sides to the Tape which material so
cut forms the Brush of polishing cloth.
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
Its shape and principle of making.
Dated this Second day of July 1897.
THOMAS STONE LAVIS.
Improvement in or relating to Envelopes for Letters and other Papers.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st June, 1896-Accepted, 4th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in or relating to Envelopes for Letters and other
Papers.
I, AUGUST BUSCH, Merchant, of Friedrichstrasse 35, Neuss, in the German
Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
This invention relates to postal envelopes which differ from others by the fact
that a portion or the whole of the envelope is transparent, so that the address of
the letter may be read through the envelope, and need not, therefore, be written or
printed on the same.
The letter or other contents should, of course, be folded or arranged in such a
manner, that the address of the person for whom the letter is intended, will be
situated immediately under the front of the envelope. The address of the sender
may be printed on the envelope or on the letter so as to appear either through the
transparent front or back of the envelope.
In some cases the front of the envelope is made of transparent material, while
the back is opaque, or rice-versa; or a portion of the front may be transparent,
while the rest of the envelope is opaque, or the back and a portion of the front may
be transparent.
The desired contrast or difference may be produced either by choosing two
different kinds of paper, or by printing with opaque colouring matter applied to a
portion of the envelope.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is an outside view of an envelope and letter embodying my invention, the
address appearing through the envelope.
Fig. 2 shows a transparent envelope, having the left half of the front torn off, so
as to expose the address underneath.
Fig. 3 is a section along line A-B of Fig. 2.
This improvement will not only save the trouble of addressing the envelope, but
it will render the address practically indestructible and prevent the mistakes which
are sometinies made in enclosing letters in the wrong envelopes.
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:
1. A letter envelope made partly or wholly of transparent material, substantially
as and for the purpose described.
2. An envelope in which the front or a part of it is transparent, in combination
with a letter having the address so arranged that it appears through the envelope,
substantially as described.
Dated this First day of June 1896.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
Improvements in Cigar Rolling Machines.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cigar Rolling Machines.
I, CLARENCE BENJAMIN SCHULTZ, Mechanical Engineer, of 64 Wilmersdorfer-
strasse, Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to the construction of cigar making machines. In order
to produce perfect tips of cigars by machines in which the revolving of the cigar
bunch is caused by shaping claws alternately opening and closing, it is desirable,
to impart to the bunch the tendency of slightly pressing into the tipshaper. The
contrivance hereinafter described is to serve this purpose.
The shaping or wrapping claws, which revolve the bunch and which are not
shown in the drawings, swing in this case on rods k, and 1, and are actuated by
proper means also not shown in the drawings. The rods k, and l, are passing
through holes in the levers h, and i, and are screwed into the levers f, and g,
respectively. The levers , and i, swing on stud b', which is attached at the
proper place to frame a¹, of the machine. The levers f, and g, swing on stud b,
which also is fastened to frame a, of the machine. The actuating mechanism
is presumed to be thus arranged that the levers of one rod namely f, and h, as well
as g, and i, swing parallel to each other. On stud b, which is stationary, ring c, is
placed, which by means of set screw d, may be held in any desirable position.
Ring c, as well as lever f, bears as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, wedge or screwshaped
working surfaces e, and e¹, which are placed so that ring c, and lever f, are
alternately separated by the to and fro motion of lever f, and pressed together
again by means of spring o.
Thus rod k, fastened to lever f, and with it its set of shaping claws, not shown in
the drawing, is moved laterally to and fro. The forward motion towards the
tipshaper takes place while the shaping claws have hold of the bunch, whereas
the return motion is carried on with open shaping claws. The degree of advance
or of the lateral stroke of lever f, is regulated by the position of ring c,
i.e. the slant working faces of lever f, touch those of ring c, sooner or later as may
be required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
In cigar rolling machines an adjustable ring with wedge or screwshaped working
surfaces, arranged to act at the proper time upon the elements holding the bunch,
substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Stiffeners for Collars, Bands, and other Parts of Wearing Apparel.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Aug., 1896--Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stiffeners for Collars, Bands, and other Parts of
Wearing Apparel.
I, ADOLF VORWERK, of Barmen, Kohlgartenstrasse Nos. 5-9 Manufacturer,.
Rhenish Prussia, Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improvement for fixing the lining and the covering
to collar stiffeners, belt stiffeners and stiffened bands in general.
It is very difficult to attach to said articles forming a means for stiffening, the
soft outside covering as well as the lining into which the stiffening material is laid
in, on account of the stiffness and hardness of the inlaid material itself; it being
almost impossible with ordinary means only and under ordinary circumstances to
connect the covering and the lining by plain sewing and hemming.
Now in order to obviate this difficulty I run along the edges of the stiffened
band a small tape, lace or small ribbon of soft material which is fixed thereto by
the sewing machine and to these soft strips, forming then one with the broad stiff
piece, the covering can be easily sewn and the lining put thereon as well.
In carrying out my invention and using the same I proceed as described hereafter
and as indicated in the annexed drawing, which shows in
Fig. 1 the plain stiffener; in
Fig. 2 as provided with soft tapes along the edges; in
Fig. 3 with the covering sewn thereon, and in
Fig. 4 as completed with the lining put on the inside and covering the loose
edges of the covering folded over and hemmed to the soft strips of tape.
In the drawing A represents the plain collar stiffener; B indicates the tape.
strips sewn thereto at both edges of one side; C is the covering and D shows the-
lining sewn to the inner side and covering the loose edges of the covering stuff.
Now it will be easily understood, that the securing of the lining as well as that.
of the covering to the soft tape or lace on the surface of the stiffening band will
present no difficulties in stitching, the needle going through the soft tape only; and.
the covering stuff can also be stretched tight over the edges of the stiffener, so as to
present a smooth and even border and a plane surface without any projections or-
rufflings which might be a hindrance to convenient and comfortable wearing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I.
claim is :
1. A collar stiffener or belt stiffener or stiffener for the like wearing apparel in
combination with a strip of soft tape, lace, or small ribbon fixed to one side of
same at both edges to serve as a means for conveniently sewing thereon the
covering and the lining, as set forth and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 31st day of July 1896.
ADOLF VORWERK
Per Karl J. Mayer,
Agent.
Improvements in the Manufacture and Surfacing of Rollers and Spindles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Feb., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 26th Nov., 1895-Accepted, 27th Feb., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture and Surfacing of Rollers and
Spindles.
I, FREDERICK WEAVER OLIVER of 40 King Street, Cheapside in the City of
London, Lithographer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
According to this invention I impregnate rollers made or covered with woven
cloths, felt, paper, wood pulp, asbestos, and like materials with liquid celluloid so as
to give them a durable and hard surface which is also waterproof and not affected by
the actions of acids.
A roller with a surface of this character may be given a very fine polish and by
its hard and horny structure will resist a large amount of wear. They may either
be clastic or solid according to the material used for forming the roller and are
useful in the construction of spindles in spinning mills, manufacture of paper and
for rollers and spindles used for other purposes.
Dated this 26th day of February 1896.
F. W. OLIVER.
Improvements in the Manufacture and Surfacing of Rollers and
Spindles.
I, FREDERICK WEAVER OLIVER, of 40 King Street, Cheapside, in the City of
London, Lithographer, do hereby declare the naturo 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 :-
According to this invention I impregnate rollers and spindles made or covered
with woven cloths, felt, paper, wood pulp, asbestos, and like materials with liquid
celluloid so as to give them a durable and hard surface which is also waterproof
and not affected by the action of acids.
A roller with a surface of this character may be given a very fine polish and by its
hard and horny structure will resist a large amount of wear. They may be either
elastic or solid according to the material used for forming the roller and are useful
in the construction of rollers in spinning mills and for the manufacture of paper
and for rollers and spindles used for other purposes.
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 :-
Rollers or spindles made or covered with woven cloths, felt, paper, wood pulp,
asbestos or other absorbent material and impregnated with liquid celluloid.
Dated this Twenty-sixth day of October 1896.
F. W. OLIVER.
An Improved Writing Case.
Year: 1896

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An Improved Writing Case.
I, HEINRICH EDWIN BAUER, of Hauptstrasse 47, Radebuel, Dresden, in the
Empire of Germany, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention consists in an improved writing case which contains all the
necessary materials for correspondence, these being placed in appropriate holders
or pockets.
The writing case is also provided with a secure but simple means for fastening it
when closed.
In the annexed drawing Fig. 1 is a view of the writing case closed, and Fig. 2 of
the same open. It consists of a book shaped cover of which the two sides fold
together about the hinge line f. One of these sides e has in its edge a recess d,
through which, when the case is closed, the tubular socket b attached to the edge
of the side a. projects in order that the penholders when pushed through the
tube b may l.old the two sides together as shown in Fig. 1.
The inside of the part e carries a calendar, a rule, and postal information. The
envelope g secured by the flap at the hinge f contains press copying paper, oiled
paper, blotting paper, and copying boards, thus providing all necessary materials
for press copying. The pocket h is intended to contain aniline blue in the form of
powder which when dissolved in water serves as a copying ink. In the pocket i
stamps, visiting cards and the like may be placed, while in the large pocket k
underneath the pockets i and h letter paper, and envelopes, lined paper, order forms,
postcards, notices, address labels, and a measure may be placed. Lastly, there
follow a few sheets which may serve for notices, a blotting tablet, and on the
calendar, a small pocket. The outer cover may be ornamented with a picture
with any suitable superscription.
or
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is ;-.
A writing case containing a number of folded pockets or pockets of different
sizes adapted to contain all the necessary materials for correspondence, the whole
being closed and secured by means of the penholder which is adapted to pass
through a tube attached to one side of the writing case and projecting through a
recess in the other side, substantially in the manner described.
Deted this 21st day of February 1896.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Belting..
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Belting..
I, REUBEN BROADBENT, of Murray Street, Gawler, in the Province of South
Australia, Ironmonger, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to an improved construction of belting for the transmission of
power and more particularly in double leather, canvas or other woven belting where
heavy belts or those capable of resisting considerable strain are required.
My invention consists essentially in the insertion in the body of the belt of a series
of longitudinal metallic ribbons preferably of steel.
In double belts constructed of leather or other material this series of longitudinal
metallic ribbons is placed between the two parts of the belting prior to its being
cemented and sewn or rivetted.
In cotton or other woven belting the longitudinal metallic ribbons are inserted
in the body of the belt during the process of its manufacture.
The metallic ribbons may be of any number and of any suitable diameter. I find
however that about half an inch is a suitable width and that it is preferable to have
a larger number of ribbons of narrow width rather than a smaller number of greater
width. By the insertion in the belt of a number of longitudinal metallic ribbons not
only is stretching prevented but also the belts itself is strengthened its grip upon
the pulleys materially increased and its life considerably prolonged.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In belts for the transmission of power the insertion in the body of the belt of
a series of longitudinal metallic ribbons substantially as herein described.
Dated this 11th day of Angust. 1896.
J. C. MEWBURN & ELLIS,
55 & 56 Chancery Lane, London, Chartered Patent Agents..
New or Improved Means for Advertising Newspapers, Periodicals, Books, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Means for Advertising Newspapers, Periodicals,
Books, and the like.
HERBERT ALLWRIGHT 62 Fleet Street, City, Newspaper Publisher, and EDGAR
SWAINSON, 62 Fleet Street, City, Newspaper Publisher, 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 a means whereby newspapers periodicals books and
the like may be advertised at shops and other places.
According to this invention we make a frame of suitable size having a back or
not and which may have a glass in it or not as desired and the space enclosed by the
frame we divide into sub-spaces arranged either vertically, horizontally, diagonally or
in circular manner and we have one or more of the sides or front, so to open as will
enable a slide having the desired information thereon to be pushed in.
This invention is very suitable for shewing newspapers, periodicals or books sold
at newsagents and booksellers shops as the frame is very compact and will advertise
a number at once.
In order to explain our said invention more fully we will now describe the same
with reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. 1, is a front
elevation of the apparatus and Fig. 2 section through line X. Y. Fig. 1.
Similar letters denote the same parts in both views.
a, shews frame made of wood or other suitable material. b. slides passing through
the divisions c. d. shews pieces of soft metal or other suitable material fixed to the
slides b. and passing through the holes g. in the frame a. these pieces are bent over as
shewn in Fig. 2. so as to hold the slides in the frame at the side. I may in some
instances dispense with the pieces d. e. is a sliding piece which slides in the
grooves f. f. in the frame a. so that when such sliding piece is removed any or all of
the slides b. may be drawn out by first bending the metal pieces d. straight. The
name of the papers, periodicals, books and the like are exhibited on the slides as
indicated on the top one by the words "To-day" and the portion h. may have any
desired information on such as "The undermentioned periodicals sold here." i. shews
glass fitted in frame to protect the slides b.
Although we have shewn 16 slides on the drawing the frame may be made to hold
a greater or lesser number if desired.
An apparatus constructed as above may be placed or hung outside a shop or other
place.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
The improved means for advertising newspapers, periodicals, books and the like
consisting of a frame a. having slides substantially as and for the purpose set
forth.
Dated this 8th day of August 1896.
HERBERT ALLWRIGHT,
EDGAR SWAINSON,
Applicants.