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An Improved Steam Winch.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 21st Dec., 1891-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Steam Winch.
I ANDREW HIGGINSON of Hurst Street Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
The object is to provide a simple, efficient and practically noiseless steam winch
mainly for use on board ship and occupying small space.
The invention consists essentially in employing in combination with a carrying
frame-work and shaft having warping ends and barrels, oscillating cylinders fitted
with pistons the rods of which are coupled direct to cranks on the said shaft set at
quarter centres.
The admission of steam to and from said oscillating cylinders, is controlled by a
four way valve.
Per pro J. T. KING,
J. Johnson,
Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Steam Winch.
I ANDREW HIGGINSON of Hurst Street Liverpool in the County of Lancaster,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The object is to provide simple, efficient, and practically noiseless steam winches
mainly for use on board ship and occupying small space.
The invention consists essentially in employing in combination a carrying frame
work and shaft having warping ends and barrels with oscillating cylinders fitted
with pistons the rods of which are coupled direct to cranks on the said shaft set
at quarter centres. The admission of steam to and from the said oscillating cylinders
is controlled by a fourway valve.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1. is an end elevation and Fig. 2 a plan of a winch constructed in accordance
with my invention.
a is the framework of the winch provided with bearings carrying a shaft 6 having
warping ends c, and a winding barrel d. e are oscillating cylinders provided with
trunnions carried in bearings on the frame a in the usual way. 9 are piston
rods coupled to pistons working in the steam cylinders e and to cranks h on the
shaft set at quarter centres. i valve box provided with an inlet way ; for
steam, an exhaust way k, and operating ways coupled to inlet and exhaust
passages m leading to the trunnions of the oscillating cylinders, within the valve
The valve is made
box is a fourway valve actuated by the spindle and handle n.
so that the inlet way ; may be connected to passages leading to each of the
trunnions and the exhaust way k, to passages leading from the trunnions. The
various parts such as pistons, cylinders, trunnions, and valve, are all made in any
usual or well known and suitable way.

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:
:-
The improved steam winch having its parts arranged and combined substantially
as herein set forth
Per pro J. T. KING,
J. Johnson.
An Improved Hat or Bonnet Box.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 6th June, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hat or Bonnet Box.
ESTER
1, SYDNEY PEDRICK WOOD, of 13 Market Street, Torquay, in the County of
Devonshire, 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 :-
My invention relates to an improved hat or bonnet box which consists of a loose
division inserted in order to form an upper and a lower compartment for the
reception of ladies head gear or other delicate wearing apparel.
This invention is constructed of steel, iron, zinc, tin, wood, cardboard or of any
other suitable material, and of any shape with a hinged cover and fastening. In
the inside place supports in the desired position and on these supports
drop a
loose perforated plate so as to form the bottom of the upper compartment.
I attain these objects by the contrivance illustrated in the views of the accom-
panying drawing, in which-
Fig. 1 is a half of the box in section and the other half in elevation;
Fig. 2, is a plan of the movable perforated plate.
Similar letters refer to similar parts throughout the views.
Preferably construct the box d and cover of an oval shape with a handle a,
hinge and fastener. In the interior 1 fix two or more angle plates or supports
and on these said supports I place loosely a perforated plate e, a part of which is
indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 1, thus forming a box with a lower compartment c'
and an upper compartment.
The object of my invention is to provide two (or more) compartments in a box
for the use of any lady travelling with two or more hats or bonnets, or other
delicate wearing apparel so as to prevent the aforesaid from being crushed or
otherwise damaged.
It will be understood that the foregoing is given by way of illustration, and that
the shapes, materials, and proportions of the various parts ma¸ be varied in many
ways within the scope of my invention.
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. In a hat or bonnet box the combination of the supports ff, the movable
perforated plate and the two compartments and substantially as herein
described and according to Figs. 1 and 2, in the accompanying drawings.
2. The combination of a hat or bonnet box with two compartments and supports
and perforated plate constructed of any shape or material, substantially as herein
described and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 18th day of Anril 1891
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements connected with the Violin.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 31st July, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Mar., 1892-Accepted, 30th July, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements connected with the Violin.
JAMES CONLEY, Engineman, 81 Back Elliott Street Felling-on- -Tyne
Co. Durham do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention relates to a device for economising violin strings and consists of a
small brass sheave and clamp combined. It fits on the under side of the tail piece.
The first string (it is only for the first string on account of it having the greatest
tension) being coiled round the sheave, the end is brought up to the peg, a bridle
in the peg receives the end of the string. The knot in the end of the string having
been brought through the bridle twice is held firmly when the bridle has been
tightened. The string in 9 cases out of 10 breaks within 3 or 4 inches of the peg, so
it will be seen that these 3 or 4 inches will be lost in place of 12 or 13 as formerly.
It has other good qualities which can easily be seen by the violinist who will find
it to save about 50 per cent.
01-4 1
TL 1001
JAMES CONLEY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements connected with the Violin.
JAMES CONLEY Engineman 13 Holly Street Felling-on-Tyne Co. Durham.
I do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The article is made of brass, and in the form of a small sheave having 2 clamps
which grip each side of the tail piece of the violin. The violinist coils the
E string round the sheave leaving one length to reach the peg, he then slips an
elastic band round the sheave to keep the string from springing out.
The string
is drawn up through the first hole in the tail piece and the sheave being placed
underneath the same with the clamps projecting upwards is drawn from the narrow
part of the tail piece till the clamps grip the wide part, and then it is ready to
receive the strain when the string is tightened.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1892

page_text: limited in its movement by cords or the like connecting the flap a to the gaiter
substantially as and for the purpose specified.
2. My improved swimming gaiter so constructed and arranged substantially as
set forth in the foregoing Specification and shown in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 28th day of December 1891.
I. WEINBERGER.
W. H. Beck,
Per G. E. Gunyon,
115, Cannon Street, London, E.C., Agent.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Dec., 1891--Accepted, 19th Mar., 1892

page_text: convenient part of the said inner casing B I fix the drum or pulley F around which
I attach the chain which is carried over the pulley f and connected with the
slide so that for darkening the lantern is only necessary to depress the thumb
ring which revolves the inner casing B until it engages with the catch H where
it is retained. For turning on the light it is only necessary to depress the end /¹
of the catch H until it is clear of the stop when the inner casing is revolved with
its open side to the lens by means of the spiral spring K which is attached to the
pivot, and in this way the light of the lantern may be turned on or off with the
same hand as that holding the lamp.
It will be obvious that the details for effecting the object in view may be varied
considerably without departing from the nature of my invention.
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 improvements in dark lanterns by which such lanterns may be operated with
the hand which supports the lantern substantially as and for the purpose herein set
forth and shewn upon the accompanying two sheets of drawings.
1001
GEORGE BARKER,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agent.
GEORGE BARKER,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agent.
Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Curling Tongs, Goffering Irons, and the like.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 21st May, 1891-Accepted, 27th June, 1891
Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Curling Tongs, Goffering
Irons, and the like.
I, ALICE MARGARET ALEXANDRINA DUNCAN of 1, Wyndham Place,
Bryanston Square, London W. Widow 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 certain new or improved means for heating curling-tongs,
goffering irons and the like, the object being to provide an attachment for a gas
bracket-arm or branch whereon by means of suitable rests there may be lodged
over a row of gas flames the curling tongs or goffering irons which are to be heated
and used.
The said heating device may be used with or without the illuminator gas jet, and
is mainly designed as an adjunct to a gas branch or arm over or near a toilet table,
glass or the like in bed or dressing-room.
In order that the invention may be well understood I have hereunto annexed a
sheet of drawings illustrative thereof wherein
Fig. 1. is a
illuminator gas jet and
plan of attachment-piece fitted along with an ordinary arm or
Fig. 2 an end view of said attachment-piece and tool holder rests from left of
Fig. 1.
As shown in the drawings a indicates an attachment piece for the gas supply pipe
stand or sconce. indicates a gas branch tap and jet, of ordinary or required kind.
Intermediately thereof is the T union piece e fitted with tap d and the tube e,
closed at the end perforated at 9 for the jets of heating flame and /, are two rests
or brackets formed of screw-ended stems and the rings or holders upon which
holders will he laid the tool to be heated. It will be clearly seen that the whole
gas branch may be turned to required position upon the plug centre a, and that by
the separate taps to band at d either the illuminator jet or the heating and holder
attachment device c, d, e, f, g, h, h', may be used alone or together.
The rests or brackets as shown are intended to be indicative only, as the form
may be varied to semicircular rest pieces. For hairdressing saloons or laundries a
series of these attachments may be employed.
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 new or improved attachment device for heating curling tongs goffering irons
and the like by gas, and holding same whilst being heated, as herein set forth and
shown by the drawings.
Dated this 21st day of May 1891
HUGHES, EL] & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Solid Coiled Rivets.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 19th Mar., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Solid Coiled Rivets.
I, BENJAMIN WILLCOX of 47 Lincoln's Inn Fields, in the County of Middlesex,
Patent Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention which has been
communicated to me from abroad by Henry Shaw Reynolds of 929 Flushing Avenue
Brooklyn, Kings County, State of New York in the United States of America
Mechanic and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This present invention relates to a solid rivet made of coiled sheet metal with a
solid shank and a solid swaged head integral with the shank. It is made from a
sheet metal blank of quadrilateral form (preferably a rectangular parallelogram)
which is first rolled up into a tight cylindrical coil and then is swaged into rivet
form, the head being a solid swaged head and the shank being tightly compressed
and solid also.
The nature of this invention and the manner in which it is to be performed will
be readily understood by reference to the accompanying drawing and the following
description.
Fig. 1 represents the blank.
Fig. 2 shews the said blank rolled up into a tight coil and
Fig. 3 shews the finished rivet produced by swaging the coiled blank.
A. Fig. 1 is the blank made of sheet tin or other suitable sheet metal. In making
the rivet, the first step is to roll the blank up from one of its shorter edges into a
tight cylindrical coil as shewn at B. Fig. 2. The next operation is to swage the
coil into rivet form, one end of the cylindrical coil being formed into a solid head
while the remainder of the length of the coil which forms the shank is compressed
and condensed so as to become in effect a solid shank which is integral with the
head. This operation is readily accomplished by means of suitable dies and
plungers. In practice the plunger which swages the bead portion of the blank is
made tubular so as to encompass the shank portion of the blank and is so shaped
and proportioned in its tubular part as to exert the needed compressing and
solidifying action on the shank at the time that it acts also to swage the head.
This operation practically completes the rivet which is shewn in Fig. 3, a being
the solid swaged head, and being the solid shank integral with the head.
The rivet can then, if desired be dipped to give it a surface coating of tin, copper
or the like, or can be japanned or otherwise treated to give it any desired finish.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
ion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The coiled sheet metal rivet having a solid shank and a solid swaged head
Integral with the shank and made from a sheet metal blank as hereinbefore
set forth.
Dated this 12th day of November 1901
J. H. JOHNSON & Co.,
47, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Oyster Openers.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Oyster Openers.
I ROBERT LETHBRIDGE TAPSCOTT of 62 Croxteth Road, Liverpool in the
County of Lancaster, 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 object of my invention is to provide means whereby oysters may be opened.
For this purpose
I provide a curved bar of iron, capable of moving freely in a
grooved frame by having one extremity extended laterally; and the other shaped
to form a handle, near the handle is fitted a penetrator of steel with a sharp
cutting edge and suspended from the curved part of the bar is a rubber ball, and
a rubber or wood seat is fitted into the frame, to provide a seat for the oyster and
assist in holding it in place.
The accompanying drawings show the machine:
Fig. 1. is a side view.
Fig. 2. is a plan.
Fig. 3. is a section showing the end of the bar extended laterally, and the grooved
frame.
Fig. 4. is a section through the moveable bar, rubber ball and collar, oyster,
seat and frame.
The different parts are denoted by the following letters;-The frame, K.
Handle, curved bar, and projecting ends, A C B E F. Rubber ball and collar, S.
Seat for oyster, R. Oyster, O. Penetrator, P. Projecting pieces at end of
curved bar, F F. Place where penetrator is fixed to curved bar, B. Handle A C.
In carrying my invention into effect, the oyster O is placed on the seat, R so that
the thin end of the shells is under the projecting part of the seat R and the thick
end containing the muscle holding the shells together is nearest the handle A C;
the operator then takes hold of the handle A C and moves it so as to place the edge
of the penetrator Pat the joint of the shells and then forces it in between the shells
and cuts through the muscle holding them together; when they can be pulled
asunder, or the oyster detached from them by a knife.
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 application of the mechanical device for severing the muscle holding the
two shells of the oyster together, substantially as and for the purpose herein
described and shown upon the drawings.
Dated this Twenty-fourth day of December 1891.
R. LETHBRIDGE TAPSCOTT.
Improved Device for Preventing Windows from Shaking.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 21st Oct.. 1891-Accented. 21st Nov. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Device for Preventing Windows from Shaking.
EDMOND KEITH ABBOTT 36* Oakley Street Chelsea London S.W. Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to construct a suitable device which can be easily
affixed to any convenient part of the frame of the window, and when brought into
operation shall tend to push the upper and lower sash from each other and thus
take up any play which there may be between the upper or lower sash of the
window and prevent same from rattling.
According to my invention I affix an indiarubber roller, or wheel to a suitable
arm or bracket, the said bracket is fastened to the frame of the window in such a
position as to bring the roller or wheel in contact with one of the window sashes,
and prevent it from shaking. The said bracket or arm carrying the said roller or
wheel may be made or formed of wood or metal, and stamped in brass.
Dated this 30th day of September 1891.
E. EATON,
Registered Patent Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Device for Preventing Windows from Shaking.
EDMOND KEITH ABBOTT 364 Oakley Street Chelsea London S.W. Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of this invention is to construct a suitable device which can be easily
affixed to any convenient part of the frame of the window, and when brought into
operation shall tend to push the upper and lower sash from each other and thus
take up any play which there may be between the upper or lower sash of the
window and prevent same from rattling.
According to my invention I affix an indiarubber roller or wheel to a suitable
arm or bracket the said bracket is fastened to the frame of the window in such a
position as to bring the roller or wheel in contact with one of the window sashes
and prevent it from shaking.
The said bracket or arm carrying the said roller or wheel may be made or formed
of wood or metal and stamped in brass. Referring to the annexed drawings,
Figure 1 is a sectional side elevation of a window frame with my invention
attached.
Figure 2 is a plan of framework in the blank of my device after having been
stamped out of sheet metal and before it is bent up to form the framework of the
device.
Figure 3 is a side elevation of a made up blank, with roller or wheel fitted.
Figure 4 is a plan of Fig. 3.
a is the frame which carries the stop or wheel b.
This frame is secured to one of the sashes preferably the unner end of the lower

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 device for preventing the window sashes from rattling substantially as
described and shewn in the annexed drawings.
11
Improvements in Electric Cables.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Oct., 1891
Complete Specification Left 28th June 1892 -Accented 30th July. 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electric Cables.
I, JOHN CHARLES HOWELL of New Dock, Llanelly in the County of
Carmarthen Electrical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows :—
My invention relates to improvements in electric cables and it consists in
covering an electric cable of any suitable construction with a casing of wires or
strips of such section that they will interlock and form a metallic flexible tube,
which may be covered if desired by a bituminous or other suitable coating according
to the position in which the cable is to be laid.
The wires mentioned may be of any suitable section and such as are used in the
manufacture of what are known as "lock coil" wire ropes or tubes.
I preferably first form the cable, and then lay the wires upon same, but the
operation of forming the two might be carried on simultaneously or the cable might
be placed in the metallic flexible tube after it is formed.
Deed thin oth day of Ontahan 1901
PHILIP M. JUSTICE,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, Applicant's Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electric Cables.
I, JOHN CHARLES HOWELL of New Dock, Llanelly, in the County of
Carmarthen, Electrical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in electric cables and it consists in
covering an electric cable of any suitable construction with a casing of wires or
strips of such section that they will interlock and form a metallic flexible tube,
which may be covered if desired by a bituminous or other suitable coating according
to the position in which the cable is to be laid.
The wires mentioned may be of any suitable section and such as are used in the
manufacture of what are known as "lock coil" wire ropes or tubes.
I preferably first form the cable, and then lay the wires upon same, but the
operation of forming the two might be carried on simultaneously, or the cable
might be placed in the metallic flexible tube after it is formed.
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 improvements in electric cables which consist in covering same with a casing
of wires or strips of such a section that they will interlock and form a flexible
metallic tube, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 28th day of Inne 1800
Process of Making Rose or Orange-red Stained Glass.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Process of Making Rose or Orange-red Stained Glass.
I, FRANZ WELZ, of Klostergrab, Province of Bohemia, in the Empire of Austria,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to a process for making rose or orange-red stained glass, in
such a manner that the coloured mass comes out of the melting pot in a state of
perfect completion, without its being required to reheat the articles manufactured
from said mass, or to stain the same by dipping them in molten glass containing
gold salts.
This process consists in adding to the vitreous mass, whilst the same is still in the
melting pot selenium alone, or selenium mixed with cadmium-sulphide.
If selenium alone is added, the glass receives a rose colour to which I have given
the name of "crême rose," the intensity of which, for one and the same composition
of the vitreous mass, depends upon the quantity of selenium added. In relation to
the nature of the vitreous mass, which is different according as it is desired to
produce hard or soft glass, a different quantity of selenium will have to be added
for the purpose of obtaining one and the same intensity of the colour.
"
An addition of cadmium-sulphide to the selenium before adding the same to the
molten glass will give the latter a red-orange colour, which I name
crême orange."
The greater the quantity of cadmium-sulphide, the more the colour of the glass
will incline to orange-yellow.
The vitreous mass stained by the aforesaid process is worked directly on being
taken from the melting pot into articles which do not require any further reheating
or staining, and which preserve the colour given to them.
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
A process for making rose and orange-red stained glass, said process consisting
in the addition to the molten glass of selenium alone or of selenium mixed with
cadmium-sulphide, for the purpose of obtaining, in the first case, glass stained in
rose, and in the second case, glass stained in orange-red, from which stained
articles may be manufactured directly on taking the stained vitreous mass from the
melting pot.
1
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1001
J. C. MEWBURN,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, Chartered Patent Agent.
An Improvement in Binaural Stethoscopes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 23rd May, 1891-Accepted, 27th June, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Binaural Stethoscopes.
We ARTHE WILLIAM Dows and HUBERT VINCENT Dows both of
Nos. 5 and 7 St. Thomas's Street Borough in the County of Lonion trading
together in partnership as Surgical Instrument Manufacturers under the style or
firm of Down Bros." do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The addition of a bridge joining the arms of the chest-piece of binaural
stethoscopes and of a finger rest affixed to the centre of the said bridge by a
screw or other means so that the chest-piece may with very slight pressure of the
finger of the operator be retained in situ.
In Figure 1 of the drawing A', A2, and A represent the chest-piece, A' and A³,
the arms thereof, 13. B, the bridge joining the arms, and C. the finger rest.
In Figure 2, C. represents the finger rest affixed to the bridge B. B. at point D.
Dated this 16th day of March 1801
A. MOZLEY STARK,
Solicitor, 62, Strand, W.C.
For the Applicants, Messrs. Down Bros.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Binaural Stethoscopes.
We ARTHUR WILLIAM Dows and HUBERT VINCENT Dows both of
No. 5 & 7 St. Thomas's Street Borough in the County of London, trading
together in partnership as Surgical Instrument Manufacturers under the style or
firm of "Down Bros." 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 the novel method for holding the chest-piece of
binaural stethoscopes in situ, by the following means, riz.:-The addition of a
bridge joining the arms of the chest-piece of binaural stethoscopes, and, of a
finger-rest affixed to the centre of the said bridge by a screw or other means so
that the chest-piece may with very slight pressure of the finger of the operator be
retained in situ.
In Figure 1 of the drawings left with the Provisional Specification, A', A², & A³,
represent the chest-piece, A & A the arms thereof, B. B, the bridge joining the
arms, and C, the finger-rest.
In Figure 2C represents the finger-rest affixed to the bridge B. B. at point D.
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 novel application to the chest-piece of binaural stethoscopes of a finger-rest
for holding the same in situ.
An Improvement in Rubber Tyres for Bicycles and other Vehicles.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 12th Dec., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Rubber Tyres for Bicycles and other Vehicles.
I ADOLPHUS ISIDOR RATH of Spring Bank Mills Hyde in the County of
Chester India Rubber Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:
:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of the hollow rubber tyre (made
without an inflatible inner tube) such as-is known as a "cushion tyre" and used
for the wheels of bicycles and other vehicles.
This is a strong tubular tyre of india rubber (or india rubber compound) made with
a small hole so as to form an air cushion, but the air is not compressed therein and
an objection to india rubber tyres of this class is that they are liable to flatten out
and become cut at the sides by the edges of the metal rim of the wheel.
The object of my invention is to remedy this defect by giving additional strength
to the sides or walls of the tyre without in any way interfering with the resiliency
of the tyre.
The nature of my said invention and the manner in which the same is to be
performed or carried into practical effect will be readily understood on reference to
the drawing hereunto annexed and the following explanation thereof.
According to my invention I propose to strengthen the sides or walls of "cushion
tyres" by applying thereto or embedding therein longitudinal strips of canvas or
other suitable woven material along the sides only.
This may be done either by cementing the strips of canvas along the inside of
the tube as shown at a in the section Fig. 1 or preferably by embedding the strips
in the body of the india rubber during the process of manufacture as shown at
Fig. 2.
In either case the stiffening of the sides of the rubber tube by the addition of the
longitudinal strips of canvas or other suitable woven fabric will effectually prevent
the flattering out sideways of the tube without detracting from the resiliency or
cushioning effect of the tube, the top and bottom parts being india rubber only.
The strips of canvas or other woven fabric may be made in the form of tape,
with two selvages, or they may be cut in strips from wide fabric, and they may be
either single thickness or double or treble ply as may be preferred.
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 :-
:―
Strengthening the sides only of "cushion tyres" by cementing on the inside of
the tube or embedding in the body of the rubber during manufacture strips of
canvas or other suitable woven fabric substantially as hereinbefore described and
illustrated by the drawing annexed.
Dated this 11th day of November 1891
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 18th Aor., 1891

page_text: N is the steam supply to cylinder; and N₁, the exhaust. The steam enters
through ports in one of the cylinder covers, n, and flows from thence into the
respective ports 'n¹ in the drum. o is an annulus lying in an annular groove in the
face of the drum. It is provided with springs of adapted to press the ring steam-
tight up against the adjacent cylinder cover. P, pare tongue pieces fitting in a
corresponding recess. The function of these pieces is to prevent the annulus o
revolving in its recess, and also to prevent the steam passing from one side of the
tongue piece to the other.
q
The engine is reversed by the reversing valve and the pipes N N. The two
exhausts are governed by the same valve, which is in communication therewith, the
valve communicating with one or the other as required.
The amount of expansion is governed by the length of the ports n¹.
The longer
they are, the further is the steam carried into the cylinder; while, on the other hand,
shortening them leads to the cut-off being effected at a correspondingly earlier point
in a revolution.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. The combination of cylinder, inverted saddle piece, drum, and radial pistons,
as set forth.
2. The combination of cylinder elliptical in cross section, revolving drum, and
arrangement of ports adapted to render the amount of expansion variable according
to the lengths of the respective ports, as set forth.
3. The combination of drum, elliptical cylinder, pistons, and packing devices, as
set forth.
Dated this 12th day of February 1891.
PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
22, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Anti-drip Sash Bar.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application; 16th Dec., 1891
Complete Specification Left; 2nd Sept.; 1892-Accepted, 15th Oct., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Anti-drip Sash Bar.
I WILLIAM DUNCAN TUCKER of Laurence Road, Tottenham in the County of
Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention for an improved anti-drip sash bar is more especially applicable
for greenhouses, forcing frames and the like, under which plants such as orchids
are cultivated, and where it is particularly desirable to protect the plants from the
drippings of water from the roof or cover, the object being to provide a sash bar
which shall prevent the water leaking through the joints of the covering from
dripping on to such plants.
A sash bar constructed according to this invention is formed with rabbets on its
upper side or top for receiving the glass in the ordinary manner, and is provided
on its lower side or bottom with longitudinal grooves or channels into which any
water leaking through the joints of the covering falls and by which it is conveyed
to a suitable gutter or other receptacle, or to the outside of the building or
frame.
Dated this 16th day of December 1891.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Anti-drip Sash Bar.
I, WILLIAM DUNCAN TUCKER, Horticultural Builder and Timber Merchant, of
Laurence Road, Tottenham in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to.
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention for an improved anti-drip sash bar is more especially applicable
for greenhouses, forcing frames and the like, under which plants such as orchids
are cultivated, and where it is particularly desirable to protect the plants from the
drippings of water from the roof or cover, the object being to provide a sash bar
which shall prevent the water leaking through the joints of the coverings from
dripping on to such plants.
The accompanying illustrative drawing represents in cross section and part
perspective a sash bar constructed according to this invention.
The sash bar is formed with rabbits a on its upper part or top for receiving the
glass in the ordinary manner, and ou its sides with longitudinal grooves or
chaunels into which any water accumulating from condensation on the under side.
of glass of roof is collected and conveyed down the said channel c to a suitable
gutter or other receptacle.
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 sash bar constructed with longitudinal channels substantially as described.
and for the purpose specified.

page_text: 2. The arrangement and construction of antidrip sash bars substantially as
described with reference to the drawings.
Dated this 2nd day of September 1892.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, Agents.
A Combined Lamp and General Carrier for use on Velocipedes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Sept., 1891
Complete Specification Left. 20th June, 1892-Accepted. 13th Aug., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Lamp and General Carrier for use on Velocipedes.
MATTHIAS MCDONNELL BODKIN 9 Great Denmark Street Dublin Barrister
at Law. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A combined lamp & general carrier for use on velocipedes. The invention is in
substitution for the wire lamp carrier in general usc, & can be at once adjusted in
its place. It is intended to carry, in addition to the lamp, any article-such as a
lawn tennis racket, walking stick, book etc. etc. etc. It is formed of a double coil
of tempered steel wire, all in one piece, fashioned something in the shape of the
figure eight, surmounted by the ordinary upright bracket on which the lamp sits.
The front loop of this figure of eight is slightly flattened from circular form &
an opening is created in it by turning back the wire instead of crossing it in a
complete circle. Through this opening the object intended to be carried is
slipped. The other loop, which is larger, supplies the spring which holds it fast
in its place. It is also intended-by the vertical easy springing motion which it
gives to obviate the necessity for back springs in lamps as at present used.
Dated this 23rd day of September 1891.
M. M’D. BUDKIN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Lamp and General Carrier for use on Velocipedes.
I MATTHIAS MCDONNELL BODKIN of 9 Great Denmark Street Dublin 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 intended to be attached to a cycle and to hold and carry,
together o. separately, the cycle lamp and any other object in manner hereinafter
described and indicated in Figure No. 3 of accompanying drawing. It consists
of an unbroken spring steel wire formed (as in Figures No. 1 or 2) somewhat in
shape of double figure of eight placed horizontally and surmounted by upright
lamp-bracket. The hinder loops supply the spring: the front loops which are
slightly flattened have an opening into which the object is introduced and held fast
by means of circular spring behind as in Figure No. 3.
Having now particularly ascertained and described the nature of my said inven-
tion and the manner in which same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The form and design of the spring cycle-carrier hereinbefore described and
indicated by figures in accompanying drawing or the like substantially and the
combination of lamp-bracket with such spring carrier or the like substantially as
aforesaid.
Deted this 17th day of June 1899
MATTHIAS MCDONNELL BODKIN.
Improved Shoe-horn.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Aug., 1891-Accepted, 3rd Oct., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Shoe-horn.
I KHURSEDJI MANEKJI TATA of Navsaree near Bombay, India, 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 and accompanying drawings :-
--
My said invention relates to improvements in shoe-horns.
When using shoe-horns of the usual kind the thickness of the material from
which they are made often causes inconvenience and difficulty when inserting the
foot in the shoe-horn, owing to the shoe-horn becoming jammed between the heel
and the bottom of the rear part of the shoe. From the same cause inconvenience
is met with in withdrawing the shoe-horn.
In order to obviate such defects in shoe-horns I according to one part of my
said invention cut away the central part of the bottom end of the shoe-horn as
shewn at a in the accompanying drawings which illustrate a shoe-horn made in
accordance with my said invention.
In the said drawing Fig. 1 is a front view and Fig. 2 is a side view.
According to another part of my said invention I provide suitably shaped curved
prolongations or claws as shewn at b in the accompanying drawings. The said
claws may either be formed in one piece with the shoe-horn, or they may be
attached thereto by rivetting, brazing soldering, or other similar means. The
purpose of the curved claws is to enable the shoe to be taken off without touching
it with the hand for this purpose the claws are inserted between the hind part of
the shoe and the sides of the foot near the heel. The shoe can then be easily
drawn off by means of the curved claws. As will be well understood shoe-horns
made according to my said invention may be formed from sheet metal, vulcanite, or
other suitable materials, used either singly or in combination.
:
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what I
claim is,
A shoe-horn formed with a gap at the lower end and claws at the upper end as
herein described and shown.
EDWARD TURNER WHITELOW,
70, Deansgate, Manchester, Agent for Applicant.
Brush Handle Socket.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Oct., 1891-Accepted, 27th Feb., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Brush Handle Socket.
WILLIAM WITSCHEL 13 Romily Street Kensington Liverpool Jeweller do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
"Brush handle socket." The handle is inserted into the socket and the socket
is fastened on to the head of the brush by screws this would save the handle for
further use on a new brush and would do away with boring a hole in the head of
the brush, and saving the end of the handle from being destroyed as now is often
the case.
Dated this 15th day of October 1891
WILLIAM WITSCHEL.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Brush Handle Socket.
WILLIAM WITSCHEL 13 Romilly Street Kensington Liverpool Jeweller do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The handle is inserted into the socket as shown in the drawings herewith. and the
socket is fastened on to the head of the brush by screws, this would save the handle
for further use on a new brush and would do away with boring a hole in the head
of the brush and saving the end of the handle from being destroyed as is now often
the case.
The above article is constructed of malleable iron with holes for screwing the
socket on to the head of the brush and handle as specified; the features in my
proposed invention are saving of time in fixing and stronger fixing of the handle of
the brush on to the head also the preservation of the handle as by my invention
the handle will be a permanent fixture in the socket.
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. Saving the end of the brush handle from being destroyed.
2. Firmer fixing of the handle on to the brush head with or without the hole
bored in the brush head.
3. The brush handle socket being made of malleable iron is almost
indestructable.
WILLIAM WITSCHEL.
An Improved Handle and Centre for a Measuring Tape.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 24th Oct., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Handle and Centre for a Measuring Tape.
I, WILLIAM CHESTERMAN, of Bow Works, Sheffield in the County of York,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention relates to the construction of the handle and centre for a
measuring tape in such a manner as to obtain increased strength and improved
finish and to cheapen the manufacture, as I shall describe referring to the
accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a plan, looking from above, shewing the central part of a tape case with
the handle which is of the flush kind opened out. Fig. 2 is a central section and
Fig. 3 is a sectional plan on R S looking from below.
The central part, consisting of the plate D the rim C, the cylinder or barrel J,
the central boss O, and the two lateral hinge bosses M M is preferably cast in one
piece as shewn, to which at E is hinged the handle plate or lip F carrying the
knob H. This lip, when the handle is not in use, folds, as usual, into the recess
over D, the knob H protruding through the hole G and bearing against a curved
spring K which serves to hold it in position by frictional pressure. The recess over
the plate D is circular, but, in order that it may be conveniently turned and that
the surface of D may be faced in the lathe, I make this recess so far excentric
to the body of the casting that the turning tool just escapes the corners of the hinge
bosses M M. The leather case has its opposite sides secured in the usual way to
bushes P and Q, and a screw L passed through Q into the boss O holds all the
handle part central. The tape may be held by passing a loop on its end through
the slot of the barrel J and engaging it on a pin N.
Although I have shewn the barrel J and boss ☐ cast in one with the plate D
and its rim C, obviously these parts may be made in separate pieces screwed,
soldered or otherwise fixed together.
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 handle and centre for a measuring tape constructed, substantially as described
with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 24th day of September 1891
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.