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An Improved Process for the Extraction and Estimation of Eucalyptol.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd July, 1894-Accepted, 8th Sept., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Process for the Extraction and Estimation of
Eucalyptol.
I, LUTHER ROBERT SCAMMELL, a Member of the Firm of Messrs. F. H. Faulding
& Co. of King William Street, Adelaide, in the Province of South Australia,
Manufacturing Chemists, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for :-" AN
IMPROVED PROCESS FOR THE EXTRACTION AND ESTIMATION OF EUCALPYTOL"
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 process for the extraction of the chemical
substance commonly known as eucalyptol or cineol from eucalyptus oil or any other
volatile oil containing the same.
It permits also of a more accurate estimation of the eucalyptol contained in any
given sample of oil than by any process at present in use.
My improved process consists essentially of the addition to the essential oil
of eucalyptus or other volatile oil containing eucalyptol of a solution of phosphoric
acid.
For the purposes of the process, the oil to be treated should be preferably at an
ordinary temperature and not higher than about 60° Fahrenheit and the solution
of phosphoric acid should have a specific gravity of not less than 1-750 but
preferably 1.785, but I wish it to be distinctly understood that I do not confine
myself to this exact strength, though finding it well answers the purpose.
The effect of this addition is to produce or precipitate a crystalline compound of
"eucalyptol phosphate."
The crystalline compound of eucalyptol phosphate so formed is then separated
from the other constituents of the oil by any known process-such as pressure or
centrifugal action-and the salt is subsequently decomposed by hot water for the
production of a fluid absolute eucalyptol, which floats over the phosphoric acid
solution and may be separated by decantation.
The process herein before mentioned permits of the production of absolute
eucalyptol or of its estimation without fractional distillation and at an ordinary
temperature instead of recourse being had to freezing as required by the methods
of extraction or determination at present in use.
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 herein described process for the extraction of eucalyptol from eucalyptus oib
and other volatile oils containing the same, by addition of a solution of phosphoric
acid, and decomposition of the eucalyptol phosphate so formed.
Dated this 19Ln day of June 1894
Dated G018 19Ln day or June 18945
L. R. SCAMMELL.
Abel & Imray,
Agents for the Applicant.
L. R. SCAMMELL.
Abel & Imray,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Handkerchiefs.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Oct., 1894-Accepted, 17th Nov., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Handkerchiefs.
I, ALFRED JOSEPH PULLMAN, of Mount Pottinger, Belfast, 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 handkerchiefs and it consists in forming hems or
borders thereon by attaching, by hemstitching, tucks of coloured (dyed) or
uncoloured cloth in any angular or festooned design.
By way of example I have hereunto appended a sheet of drawings showing
corners of three different designs of handkerchiefs having tucks hemstitched
thereto.
Referring to the drawings:-
Fig. 1 shows an angular design of handkerchief A having two black or dark
coloured tucks a, b sewn thereto. c, c' are the lines of sewing. The method of
securing the tucks is clearly indicated in the sectional view Fig. 2.
or coloured spots of sewn work.
e are white.
Figs. 3 and 4 show in plan and in section a festooned design of handkerchief A
The coloured border is formed by a tuck a' secured to the body of the
bandkerchief by hemstitching. c is the line of sewing. e' are coloured spots of
sewn work.
Figs. 5 and 6 show in plan and in section an angular design of handkerchief A'.
The border in this case consists of a plain white tuck a' sewn to the body of the
handkerchief. c is the line of sewing. f represents ornamental leaves in sewn.
work.
Instead of making the handkerchiefs with angular designs of border as at
Figs. 1 and 5 they may be made with rectangular designs of horder as indicated
at Fig. 7.
The invention is intended to be used for all angular or festooned borders of any
shape, size or design.
The tucks may be made of linen, cotton, silk or of other suitable fabric.
The tucks may be of any suitable depth or width.
If desired there may be three or more rows of tucks on the handkerchiefs
instead of only one or two as shown on the drawings.
The handkerchiefs may be either printed, embroidered or plain.
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
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
The forming of hems or borders to handkerchiefs by attaching, by hemstitching,
tucks of coloured cr uncoloured cloth in any angular or festooned design,
substantially as herein before set forth.
Dated this 12th day of October 1894
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Oct., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 29th July, 1895-Accepted, 19th Oct., 1895
ARTHUR GAWTHORP THOMAS 199 Burley Road Leeds no occupation do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A small stud made of vulcanite or other suitable material grooved at the top and
bottom and cotton wool or asbestos round the stem of the stud through which the
smoke has to pass.
Dated this 20th dox of October 1801
ARTHUR GAWTHORP THOMAS 199 Burley Road Leeds no occupation 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 prevent the essential oils from fouling the
tobacao at the bottom of the pipe, the plug keeping the tobacao dry. The plugs
are made of pipeclay in the form of a stud having grooves on the circumference of
the heads to allow a free passage for the smoke, the plug is pressed into the bottom
of the pipe bowl.
Fig. (1) represents a side elevation of the plug with the grooves (B) on its
circumference and the space (A) for filtering material such as cotton, asbestos or
other filtering material.
Fig. (2) is a plan of plug showing grooves (B).
Fig. (3) is a plan of the under side of plug.
Fig. (4) is a sectional elevation of plug showing (C) filtering material in position.
Fig. (5) is plug in position in the pipe when in use.
What I claim is
1. Making a plug of pipe clay or other heat resisting material with grooves in the
circumference.
2. Making a plug in combination with the above of cotton, asbestos or other
filtering material which absorbes the esential oils from the tobacao.
All substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
Dated this 27th day of July 1895
ARTHUR GAWTHORP THOMAS.
A New or Improved Construction of Brush for Dusting Piano and other similar Keyboards.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Oct., 1894-Accepted, 1st Dec., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Construction of Brush for Dusting Piano and
other similar Keyboards.
I, ADAM SEEBOLD of 18, Norfolk Road, St. John's Wood, London, N.W.
Musician, 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 accordance with this invention I produce a brush particularly applicable for
use or employment in dusting piano and other similar keyboards. Hitherto it has
been possible, without the exercise of great care and trouble, to imperfectly dust
the key boards of pianos, harmoniums and other similar musical instruments, and
this by reason of the uneven and irregular surfaces presented by the keyboard
owing to the black keys being raised above the white keys.
According to this invention, which will be readily understood upon reference to
the accompanying drawing which represents in side view a brush constructed in
accordance therewith I form the brush so as to fit over and between the raised
keys or black notes representing the sharps and flats and thereby enabling the
white notes or those on the lower plane as well as the black notes or those on the
upper plane to be dusted completely from the extreme back of the keyboard to
the front at the same operation.
Referring to the drawing a represents the handle of the brush, having the hairs.
or brush portion formed of two different lengths b and c so arranged that the
shorter portions bb may in operation rest upon the raised keys, or sharps and flats,
and the longer portions e e act upon the naturals or keys of the lower plane. The
brushes b and c are arranged alternately in the width of the brush, and I preferably
form the brush with three of the shorter lengths of hair 6 and two of the longer o
as being a convenient arrangement for easily and properly dusting a keyboard.
When desired I also form the opposite end of the handle a with a brush portion d
for facilitating the dusting in corners and the like.
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 new or improved construction of brush for dusting piano and other
similar keyboards; substantially as hereinbefore described and as shewn in the
accompanying drawing.
Dated this 29th day of October 1894.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
A Combined Douche and Ladies' Hat Box.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Mar, 1894-Accepted, 25th Aug., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Douche and Ladies' Hat Box.
I, MARY HERBERT 31 Drury Hill Nottingham Midwife, 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 combined douche and receptacle or hat box; and
consists in providing a combined vaginal & rectum douche & also a receptacle or
hat box and the same is carried out as follows reference being had to the annexed
drawing in which:
Figure 1 is a sectional side elevation of my invention.
a is the outer casing which is divided by the partition 6 into two compartments.
c is a pump of any well known & convenient construction so as to give a continuous
stream or flow of liquid when operated. Attached to this pump is the indiarubber
tube d which carries the vagina or rectum tube. Around the longer sides of the
case a; flanges e may be formed, the section of the case a being oval or elliptic in
cross section.
A lid or cover f is provide which may be detachable from the casing a. The
fluid to be employed as a douche is placed in the compartment g and after having
being injected into the vagina or rectum will return into the chamber h & so not
mix with the fluid in the compartment g, the operator or person receiving the
injection sitting upon & across the casing a. By the use of this invention, wetting
of the garments or splashing of the fluid employed is avoided.
When not in use the casing a may be employed as a hat box or 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. The combined douche & receptacle consisting of a casing having a detachable
lid, said casing being divided by a partition; in one of which partitioned spaces
the pump or injector is placed, said casing having flanges for preventing splashing
when in use, said pump or injector carrying a vaginal or rectum tube through
the medium of an indiarubber tube, substantially as described and illustrated
herein.
Dated this 3rd day of March 1904
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
A Simple and Effective Appliance for Cleaning Windows from the Inside.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Feb., 1844
Complete Specification Left, 21st Feb., 1894-Accepted, 21st Apr., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Simple and Effective Appliance for Cleaning Windows from
the Inside.
FREDERICK DAVID HAMMOND 35 Wellington Road North Stockport in the
County of Cheshire do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
I make a square wooden pad, about four inches each way, with a raised back or
socket in which the handle fits.
The wash leather, or cloth is secured on to the wooden pad instantaneously by a
neat contrivance of about ten inches of stout twine, by simply pulling the twine,
the cloth is secured to the pad.
I would make the handle in two lengths, one for small windows and the other for
large windows. I make it in a bent form so that the pad lays flat against the glass
outside to be cleaned. And for cleaning the inside of windows it does away with
the use of steps &c., and thus prevents accidents both inside and outside.
Dated this 16th day of February 1894.
F. D. HAMMOND.
A Simple and Effective Appliance for Cleaning Windows from
the Inside.
FREDERICK DAVID HAMMOND 35 Wellington Road North Stockport do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
I make a square piece of wood four inches each way and about three quarters of
an inch thick this I call the "pad" A. I make another piece of wood four inches
long and one-and-a-half inches square tapering down to one inch on the pad this I
call the "block" B. I fasten the pad to the block with three screws countersunk
on the face of the pad. I bore a hole in the one end of the block for the handle to
fit in this I call the "socket" E.
The handle Fig. 2 I make about thirty six inches long and bent at the end C
that fits in the socket so as to allow the pad to rest on the glass without touching
the frames of the windows.
I make a hole F through each end of the block for stout twine or cord D
to pass through which fastens the wash-leather or cloth securely and instantly to
the pad.
I have one end of the stout twine or cord fastened at the socket end of the block,
I pass the cord through the hole at the other end of the block then through the
hole at the socket end, thus (when slack) forming a loop at both sides of the block.
Through these loops I draw the ends of the washleather or cloth then I pull the
cord tight and pass it through a slot G in the block under the socket, this fastens
the cloth or wash leather on to the pad (Fig. 3) in a second, and it is as easily
released.
I would also make a smaller size for small windows.

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 outside of windows can be cleaned from the inside.
Dated this 17th day of February 1894.
FREDERICK DAVID HAMMOND.
An Improved Knife Cleaner.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 16th June, 1894
An Improved Knife Cleaner.
I CHRISTOPHER CLIFFE 113 Harewood Street Bradford in the County of
York Cabinet Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists in forming a hand knife cleaner of a suitable composition
To carry out my invention I employ an elongated piece of wood, or other similar
material, to one or both ends of which I attach by means of cement a composition,.
the ingredients of which are starch in a suitable quantity, emery flour, and wood
saw-dust. In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will proceed to.
describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Fig. 1
represents a plan, of my invention, Fig. 2 represents an end elevation of the same..
Similar letters refer to similar parts in each fig.
The cleaning substance composed of starch wood saw dust, and emery flour is
represented at A, and the hand block of wood, or other suitable material is
represented at B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I.
claim is ;
A hand knife cleaner, constructed in the manner described and ascertained in the:
accompanying drawings.
CHRISTOPHER CLIFFE,
Of 113, Harewood Street, Bradford, in the County of York,
Cabinet Maker.
A Spring Hook Retainer for Scarves, Ties, and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: A Spring Hook Retainer for Scarves, Ties, and the like.
We, HEINRICH MÜLLER and RUDOLPH HÖRMANN of Augsbourg, Bavaria,
Germany, Merchants, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The present attachments for fixing scarves or ties used with collars, such as
indiarubber cords, mechanical shapes, and the like, are very defective and do not
act conveniently.
The present invention is designed to supply an attachment to effect all that is
requisite, to avoid all inconvenience, and is effective in all cases; it is composed of
a short steel wire bent to a special shape as shewn.
I will now describe the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings,.
in which,
Fig. 1 shews the article in perspective elevation, and provided with a single eye a
for fastening to the tie or scarf.
Fig. 2 shews a similar view to Fig. 1, but is provided with two eyes a, a¹, for
fastening to the scarf or tie.
Fig. 3 shews a view of the hook in position in the back part of a tie or scarf.
The article itself is sewn or otherwise attached to the scarf or tie by means of
eyes a, a. The hook his hooked over the edge of the collar, (without being fixed
at any particular place, but as near as possible to the point where the collar is
fastened. If a turn down collar is worn the scarf or tie is passed under the edges
of the collar and is at once held in proper position. The special elastic form of
this article allows sufficient play to permit the scarf or tie to follow the movement
of the neck and shoulders, and thus presents a hook having the object of upholding
the tie or scarf well up to the collar whilst keeping the tie in position.
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: :-
A spring hook of special shape fixed at a, or else at a and a', in such a manner
that the hook projects over the band of the front part of the collar, and the cravat
or tie is slipped under the collar, whilst the special elastic shape of the article
permits the scarf or tie to follow the movement of the neck and shoulders whereby
the tie is kept well up in position without any danger of becoming unfastened and.
falling off.
Dated this 23rd day of November 1894
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, E.C., Agent for Applicant.
Process of Decorating Pottery, Glass, or similar Goods.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Process of Decorating Pottery, Glass, or similar Goods.
I, PERCY SHELLEY, The Foley China Works Longton, Staffordshire, China
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 :-
Whereas hitherto pottery goods and similar articles have been decorated by a
process of printing in which the designs are transferred from copper plates,
rollers etc. on to the articles to be decorated the color being mixed with printers or
similar oil or medium in some cases the design so transferred has been dusted
over with powdered color similar to that mixed with the oil to give body or greater
depth of colour to the design, and sometimes dusted over in another color.
This invention is for the process of transferring the decoration or design on to
the articles from copper or similar plates or rollers in printers oil (or such
medium) solely, or in the medium coloured to show the design more clearly on the
article and then dusting over the design so produced on the article in various
colours, tints or combinations, so that the various effects of colour printing or
painting are produced. This effect has to some extent been produced by the
process known in the trade as groundlaying, that is putting the adhesive oil or such
medium on to the ware by hand and then applying various colours or tints, but
this process is for producing from copper plates, rollers or such like engravings an
effect hitherto only produced by painting, enamelling etc.
The process is as follows: the design is taken from the engraving in the usual
manner, printers oil (or other similar medium) alone, or mixed with non-metallic
colouring matter being used, the design is at once transferred to the article, the
paper pulled off and the design then left in oil (or other similar medium), dusted
over in any combination of colours or shades of colour, cotton wool, camel hair
pencil or other article being used, as regularly used for dusting colours in print or
groundlaying.
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. That by this process I am enabled to produce decorative effects in various
colours that have hitherto only been produced by either painting or filling in or
laying on the colours by pencil or similar article.
2. That I claim to print in oil (or other similar medium) and dusting various
colours, tints, or shades, instead of printing in a single colour and dusting in the
same or another colour.
3. To print a design in various colours in which each colour can be produced in
any part of the design without being super-imposed upon the colour in which the
design has been transferred.
Dated this Fourth day of July 1894.
PERCY SHELLEY.
An Improved Necktie Fastener.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Dec., 1894-Accepted, 12th Jan., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Necktie Fastener.
1, JOHN WOOD JONES, of Sumner, Canterbury, New Zealand, Bank Official,
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 a simple contrivance whereby a scarf or
necktie may be easily attached to the front of a shirt, blouse, or other garment
through the medium of a stud hole or button hole therein, thereby dispensing with
the necessity of puncturing the garment, as is necessary when pins are used.
My invention consists in combining a projection, stud, or button, with a suitable
clasp or safety pin.
The projection, stud, or button is passed through a stud or button hole in the
garment, and the clasp or safety pin is connected to the scarf or tie in the usual
manner, thus securely attaching it to the garment.
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which
-
Fig. 1 shows my invention in the form of a T shaped projection made integral
with what is known as a safety pin.
Fig. 2 is a side view showing the projection pivoted upon the pin, and held in
position by collets.
Fig. 3 is a similar view, but showing the projection held in position by a twist of
the wire of which the pin is made.
Fig. 4 shows my invention in the shape of a stud rigidly attached to the side of
a safety pin.
Fig. 5 is a similar view to Fig. 2 but illustrating the use of a button or stud
instead of a projection.
Fig. 6 shows another method of forming the projection.
Fig. 7 shows the projection formed separately and connected to the pin by
soldering or analogous means.
Fig. 8 illustrates my invention in use connecting a tie to a shirt front through the
medium of a stud-hole.
Similar letters of reference indicate similar parts in all the figures.
In operation, the projection, stud, or button (a), is passed through a stud or
button-hole (d) of the garment, the scarf or tie is then attached to the safety pin
or clasp (b), and is thereby securely held in position.
It is evident that my invention is capable of many slight variations without
departing from the spirit thereof, and a safety pin has been shown in the drawings
as a convenient medium to be used in connection therewith, but any usual form of a
clasp might be substituted therefor.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
"An improved necktie fastener," consisting of the combination of a projection or
a stud, or button, with a safety pin or clasp as and for the purposes herein described
and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 26th day of October 1894.
JOHN WOOD JONES.
Boult & Wade,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Spile or Vent Peg for Casks.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 2nd June, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Spile or Vent Peg for Casks.
I GEORGE CHARLES CHURCHWARD of 1 Devonshire Terrace, Green Road.
Southsea in the County of Hampshire, 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:-
An Improved Spile or Vent Peg for Casks for the better preservation of wines,.
spirits and malt liquor contained therein. The said spile or vent peg can be made.
of either metal or wood, or composite of both materials.
The drawing hereunto annexed shews the said spile or vent peg fitted into the
cask, shewn in section at E.
Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 shew the peg open and shut, respectively.
Fig. 3 shews a section through the dotted lines on Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
A is the peg with a bammering boss on top, and threaded to receive the cap at C,.
which cap is screwed on after the peg has been driven into the cask and the tap B
has been placed over same. D is a vulcanized india rubber ring or washer placed
in position
on the peg A before it is driven. "a" are the vent holes in the peg A
and the tap B and are brought together by turning the tap. The portion of the
peg passing through the cask is milled, and the bottom portion of same within the
cask is perforated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
"An Improved Spile or Vent Peg for Casks" substantially in the manner above-
described and as illustrated in the drawing hereunto annexed.
Dated this 24th day of April 1894.
GEORGE CHARLES CHURCHWARD.
An Improvement in the Method of Securing Door and other Knobs to their Spindles.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 25th July, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 31st Aug., 1894-Accepted, 17th Nov., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Method of Securing Door and other Knobs
to their Spindles.
JOHN THOMAS STANYON Guildford Street Chertsey in the County of Surrey
Ironmonger. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The spindle is a bifurcated one, each of the inner surfaces of the spindle is
formed with a number of transverse grooves.
The knob slides on the spindle in the ordinary manner and is secured at any
desired point by means of a key which is also grooved to correspond to the spindle
and passes through the knob and spindle together.
This key is also secured by means of a screw in the neck of the knob passing
throug it.
My application does not include the mere bifurcation of the spindle.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Method of Securing Door and other Knobs:
to their Spindles.
I JOHN THOMAS STANYON of Guildford Street Chertsey Surrey 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:-
The spindle (a) is either slotted or bifurcated, each of its inner surfaces being
formed with a number of transverse grooves.
The knob (6) slides on the spindle (a) in the ordinary manner and is secured at
any point desired by means of a key (c) which is also grooved to correspond to the
spindle and is parallel all ways, excepting only that the lower end is of a narrower
width, the whole passing through the upper part of the knob (6) and spindle (a)
but the narrower portion only through the lower part of the knob. The key (c) is
secured by means of a screw in the neck of the knob (6) passing through it.
Fig. 1 shows the parts fitted together.
Fig. 2 shows the transverse section of same.
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.
1st. The grooved inner surfaces of the spindle.
2nd. The grooved key to match the spindle.
3rd. The fixing of the knob on the spindle at any desired point by means of the
grooved key.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1891-Accepted, 3rd Nov., 1894
Fig. 1. shews a part of a gasholder, with spiral rail and rail-plates according to
my improvements, and Fig. 2. shews a cross section of such rail and plates on an
increased scale.
The same letters indicate corresponding parts wherever they occur.
a. a. are the ordinary plates of the holder; b. are the diagonal or spiral plates,
attached to the plates a. by rivets, or otherwise, and jointed as at 61, in any
convenient manner; or, it may be, formed in one length, and without such joint.
c. is a spiral guide rail, connected by any convenient means to the plates b.
d. is an ordinary upright stay or stiffening rail.
Variations in detail may be made, such as in the number, dimensions and material
of the diagonal or spiral plates, and in the method of attaching them to the main
plates, or of connecting the guide rails thereto, without departing from the peculiar
character of the 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 :-
In gasholders constructed with spiral guides, and without upper guide framing,

page_text: the combination therewith of diagonal or spiral plates upon which the spiral guides
are placed, for the purpose and in manner substantially as herein shewn and
described.
Dated this 21st day of September 1894.
WILLIAM GADD, C.E.,
64, Barton Arcade, Manchester, Agent,
Improvements in Curtain Rods
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Oct., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 6th July, 1895-Accepted, 10th Aug, 1895
20333
I ELIZA DORMAN, wife of William Henry Dorman, of The Hawthorns,
Newport Road, Stafford, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows
My improvement consists in making the rods which are used to carry window
curtains, short blinds, or other blinds or curtains, in such a way that they may be
lengthened or shortened to suit the width of the window or other space the curtains
are required to cover
In order to effect this I may make the curtain rod tubulai with an eye formed
on one end to attach to the hook or pin that is to carry it and in this tube another
rod or tube with a similar eye at one end is made to slide, the two pieces thus put
together making up the curtain rod.
The lengths of the two pieces being so proportioned to each other as to allow
the length of the 1od to be vaued within certain limits.
Dated the 5th day of October 1901
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Curtain Rods
I ELIZA DORMAN, wife of William Henry Dorman, of The Ilawthorns,
Newport Road, Stafford, 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 and by the following statement
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My improvement consists in making the rods which are used to cally window
curtams, short blinds, or other blinds or curtains, in such a way that they may be
lengthened or shortened to suit the width of the window or other space the curtains
are required to cover.
In order to effect this, I make the curtain rod a, Fig. 1, tubular with an eye b
formed at one end to attach to the hook or pin that is to carry it and in this tube a
another 1od or tube c with a similar eyed at one end is made to slide, the two
pieces a and c thus put together making up the curtain rod.
The lengths of the two pieces a and c are so proportioned to each other as to
allow the length of the rod to be varied within certain limits.
Instead of the eye b, collars e aud f, Fig. 2, may be formed upon the end of the
rod to receive the hook which is to carry it.
Having now particularly descubed and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what
I claim is
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Tubular curtain rods made in pieces which slide one within another so that the
rods may be lengthened or shortened to suit the width of the space which the
curtains are intended to cover, substantially as described.
Dated this 5th day of July 1895.
ELIZA DORMAN.
Improvements in Glazing Bars for Glazing Roofs of Railway Stations, Greenhouses, and other Structures.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 7th Apr., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Glazing Bars for Glazing Roofs of Railway
Stations, Greenhouses, and other Structures.
We, WILLIAM KEMP, JOHN BOOSIE, and Joux EDWIN WRIGHT, of
Brighouse, in the County of York, Horticultural and Glazing Engineers,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is.
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
Our invention has reference to the astragal or bar which supports the sheets of
glass, and also to the cap which holds down the glass employed in glazing roofs,
greenhouses, and other structures. In practice we have found that the astragal
or glazing bar when made of iron or steel corrodes, and requires painting and
when the said astragal is composed of wood it also requires painting frequently in
order to preserve it from decay.
The object of our invention is to prevent this frequent painting and decay and as.
we find that an alloy composed of lead and antimony of suitable proportions.
is commercially the best metal for resisting corrosion we propose to cover or
surround the astragals or glazing bars when made of iron, steel or wood with this
alloy which is previously rolled into sheet, preferably in one piece and without any
joinings using at the same time a detachable metal cap of the same material.
In Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings A represents the astragal formed with.
channels B..in these channels we insert asbestos or other description of packing
which forms a bedding or cushion for the sheets of glass C to rest upon, the said
sheets of glass being held down and kept in position by a detachable metal cap D.
secured to the astragal by bolt or rivet E. The astragal A is covered or surrounded
with an alloy of lead F which will effectually prevent the metal glazing bar from
corroding. By using an alloy composed of lead and antimony, we obtain strength
with lightness of material.
In Fig. 2 we have shewn another form or shape of glazing bar, in this case it is.
provided with vertical rib G covered with an alloy of material already mentioned.
Within the channels B we insert asbestos or other description of packing as in-
the previous case which forms a bedding or cushion for the sheets of glass to.
rest upon.
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
An astragal or glazing bar provided with channels B covered or surrounded with
an alloy F composed of lead and antimony, such alloy being used in combination
with a detachable cap D (of the same metal) for holding down the sheets of glass,.
the whole being arranged and employed substantially as shewn in the drawings.
Dated this 27th day of February 1894.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Agents.
Improvements in Paper Cases, Boxes, Sheaths, and the like
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Paper Cases, Boxes, Sheaths, and the like.
FREDERICK MARSH 37 Lambert Street Sheffield Maker of all kinds of Paper
Cases and the like. 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:-
Paper cases, boxes, sheaths & the like, for cutlery, spectacles, jewellery & the
like finished in colours in contradistinction to black the ordinary trade colour; also
in imitation of all kinds of leathers, bookbinders' cloths & the like by the aid of
steel plates, rolls & the like engraved to give impressions in imitation of leathers,
bookbinders' cloths & the like, thereby dispencing with an applied covering of
leather bookbinders' cloths, fancy papers & the like.
The paper cases, boxes, sheaths & the like for cutlery, spectacles, jewellery & the
like, manufactured of paper in the ordinary trade way, are pressed with heated
engraved steel plates, rolls & the like, engraved to the desired pattern, & are
then varnished with coloured varnishes, or may be stained first & varnished
afterwards.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is,
A new mode of finishing all kinds of paper cases, boxes, sheaths & the like, in
colours; & in imitation of all kinds of leathers, bookbinders' cloths & the like, by
the aid of engraved steel plates, rolls & the like, thereby dispencing with an applied
covering of leather, bookbinders' cloths, fancy papers & the like.
Also the invention of case, box, sheath & the like for cutlery, spectacles, jewellery
& the like, finished in the improved manner described.
Dated this 20th day of February 1894.
An Improvement in Chimney Cans or Cowls.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1894-Accepted, 7th Apr., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Chimney Cans or Cowls.
1, WILLIAM MCCAIG, of 665 Cathcart Road, Govanhill, Glasgow, North
Britain, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
This invention has for its object to construct a chimney can or cowl so as to
prevent back-smoke, back-draughts and blow-downs.
or
In order that my invention may be properly understood and readily carried into
effect I have hereunto appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, which I will
now proceed to describe.
Figure 1 is a front elevation showing my improvements.
Figure 2 is a section of the same.
My invention consists of a can or flue A of metal, fireclay, or other suitable
material, over which, but not resting on the top there is a dome or other suitably
shaped cover B. This cover B is supported by means of four or more pieces or
division plates C which are fixed to another can D of wider dimensions than the
can A, and extending a short distance below and a little above the top of it. The
upper portion of these division plates C, in the case of the can being made of
metal, are connected to the cover B and can D by means of the bolts e, and the
lower portions are connected to the cans A and D by means of the bolts fas seen
in Figure 2.
The whole constituting the chimney can is placed on the top of the chimney, the
springs G retaining it in position, or it may be held in position by any other
convenient means. When the smoke reaches the chimney top it passes into the
flue or can A and through the opening or space H between the top part of the
can A and the cover B, and then out through the openings I at the top. In the case
of a strong breeze blowing by which the smoke cannot escape by the openings at
the top of the can, in place of returning from whence it came, it is forced down the
spaces or divisions J and out through the openings K.
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 chimney can or cowl, constructed substantially as and for the
purposes hereinbefore described and shown on the accompanying sheet of drawings.
Dated this 1st day of March 1894.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
An Electric Switch.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Jan., 1894-Accepted, 3rd Mar., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Electric Switch.
We THE EDISON AND SWAN UNITED ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY LIMITED
of No. 100 Victoria Street Westminster in the County of London and CHARLES
FARADAY PROCTOR of The Edison & Swan United Electric Light Company's
Works, Ponders End, in the County of Middlesex, Electrician 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 electric switch provided with a spring so arranged
that, when the handle is pulled over, contact is rapidly broken as we shall describe
referring to the accompanying drawings, which represent a double pole switch
according to this invention.
Fig. 1 is a plan, Fig. 2 is an end view with section through the handle. Fig. 2^
is a section of the handle with a spring of modified form.
The four conductors are connected to the two pairs of jaws a a, each pair being in
electrical connection when the two arms ce are engaged between the jaws, as shewn
in Fig. 2. The arms c c are fixed on a spindle d of non-conducting material such as
ebonite, at the middle of which is also fixed a metal collar e; this collar is enclosed
within an eye to which is attached the handle h preferably of non-conducting
material. This handle has an internal tube m within which is a blade spring
having its upper end fixed in a slot of the tube m under a nut n, and having its
lower end engaged in a hole in the collar e. This collar e has fixed on it a pin
engaged in a slotted hole g in the enclosing eye f. The spring may be of the form (
shewn in Fig. 24 bent double, its one end fixed to the eye fits other end engaged
in a hole of the collar e.
When the handle h is pulled over in the direction of the arrow Fig. 2, it bends
the spring but does not move the collar e until the end of the slot g meets the pin
of e.
By farther movement of the handle, the collar e is then turned, turning the
spindle d and raising the arms c out from their engagement between the jaws a where
they are held with considerable friction. When they are nearly out of engagement
the frictional hold on them is so far reduced that the spring e, which had been
somewhat bent by the first part of the movement of the handle, suddenly unbends
causing the collar e and spindle d to make a rapid partial rotation, thus throwing
both the arms e suddenly up and quite out of contact with the jaws a.
Although we have shewn in the drawings a double pole switch, obviously, by
suppressing one of the arms c and one pair of the jaws a, the apparatus becomes a
single pole switch.
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: .
An electric switch constructed and operating substantially as described with
reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 30th day of January 1894.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 9th May, 1894-Accepted, 9th June, 1894
A communication from FRIEDRICH HERMANN THIER, of Königstein a.d. Elbe,
in the Empire of Germany.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a device for fastening buttons on articles of clothing by
hand.
In order to be enabled to fasten, by means of this device, the usual bone, horn,
metal, and other buttons, which are generally provided with four holes by which
they are sewn on garments, a four-armned clincher or hold-fast a is employed, on
which the button b is slipped. The points of the clincher or hold-fast are pushed
through the material c of the garment, so that they project on the under or inner
side. For the purpose of bending the said points back and securing them in that
position, a protecting cover is applied which consists of a slotted plate d with two
wings or branches e. This is so fitted on to the projecting points of the clincher
or hold-fast a by passing them through the slot, that each pair of points is brought
into juxtaposition with one of the said wings. The wings e are then bent away
from each other by hand so as to be quite flat, whereby the points are also bent
back therewith and are held in that position by the flattened wing.
When it is desired to detach the button, the wings are bent back into their
original upright position, and then the clincher with the button can be drawn out of
the material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by
my foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is :-
A button-fastener for clothing and the like wherewith the usual buttons of bone
horn metal etc. can be used consisting of a clincher or holdfast with several arms on
which the button is slipped by means of its needle or sewing holes the points of this
clincher being covered on the reverse side of the material into which they are
thrust by a protecting cap or cover composed of a slotted plate with two wings or
branches the points being bent backwards and held fast in that position by the said
wings bent over them substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this Oth dox of Ma 1904
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
London, Nottingham, Liverpool, and Manchester,
Agents for the Applicant.