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Improvements in Inside and Outside Window Blinds and Shades.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Mar., 1898-Accepted, 15th Oct.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Inside and Outside Window Blinds and Shades.
We, JOHN FRANCIS ADAMS, of Taplow Grammar School, Taplow, in the County
of Buckinghamshire, Student, and CHARLES RISBEE IORNS, of 11, Kilverdale
Road, Stoke Newington, in the County of London, Engineer, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
This invention relates to that class of blinds and shades, for which John
Francis Adams obtained Letters Patent, No. 16523, dated 25th July, 1896. The
laths in our improved blinds are connected together by weaving. The laths are
constructed of paper, compressed or otherwise, xylonite, or other suitable material.
Notches are formed in the edges of the laths, in order that the stitches formed
by the weaving or otherwise may hold the said laths in position laterally: and
the edges of such laths are bevelled so that they can overlap, to prevent the rays
of light coming in between them, without unduly thickening the blind.
Referring to the drawing accompanying this specification, Fig. 1 shews eleva-
tion of a number of adjacent laths of a blind, Fig. 2 elevation of one lath, shew-
ing notches in the edges thereof. Fig. 3 is a side elevation of lath, shewing the
manner of bevelling the edges to exclude the light.
The same letters denote the same parts in all the views.
a shews notches in the laths c, through which the stitches b pass. d Figure 3
shews the bevelled edges of the laths.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
The improved blind constructed substantially as described and illustrated in
the accompanying drawings.
A Fastening for the Better Securing of Parcel Post Baskets.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Fastening for the Better Securing of Parcel Post Baskets.
WILLIAM JAMES EDEN CANDY, 87, Ramsay Road, Forest Gate, E., London,
Sorter, G.P.O., do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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The fastening consists of two iron staples joined together by means of steel
pins, the lower staple is brazed on to iron bar which is now in use on parcel post
baskets, the upper staple lays in wooden groove on lid of the basket and is
secured by string running through two holes in staple and wooden groove.
The string is tied and wax sealed on knot.
A Fastening for the Better Securing or Parcel Post Baskets.
WILLIAM JAMES EDEN CANDY, 87, Ramsay Road, Forest Gate, E., London,
Sorter, G.P.O., 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;-
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The lid of the parcel post basket at present in use is secured by means of a
sliding bar fitted on to the front of the basket, with iron hasps each end of the
lid when the lid is shut, each hasp is secured by means of an iron staplo
through which the sliding bar passes, and a centre hasp fitted on to the bar is
lowered and passes through an eyelet; a sealing cum is then affixed, thus securing
the lid. This style of basket is known throughout the Post Office Service as
"The old pattern basket."
The improvement I claim in connection with the above described basket is as
follows:-
In the centre of the lid (A) of the basket a wooden sash (B) is let in, with a
sealing well (C) in the centre of the sash. Two holes are made through the well
large enough for the ends of a piece of string to be passed through previous to
the lid being closed: When the lid is closed down and secured by means of
the hasps (D) being held by iron staples (E) the sliding bar (F) is adjusted to
secure the hasps.
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An iron hasp of about one inch wide and four inches in length is brazed on
to the sliding bar, this hasp is termed the lower hasp" (G) the end is turned
to hold a buckle (H) which connects the "sealing hasp" (I) which is similar
in size and shape-excepting it has two holes (J) bored through.

page_text: When this hasp is laid in the sealing well the two holes are in an exactly
corresponding position to the holes in the well which enables the ends of the
string passed through the lid to be passed through the "sealing hasp "-a slip-knot
is then tied and the sealing hasp is securely held. The wax and official seal is
impressed on the knot and the lid is secure.
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:-
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A mode of affixing a protected official seal to parcel post baskets by means
of the described fittings attached to the exterior of baskets, substantially as herein
before described & shewn in the drawing.
Improved Device for use in Controlling Electric Motors.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 12th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Device for use in Controlling Electric Motors.
I, ALFRED EMRICH, of Waldhorn Strasse 61, Karlsruhe, in the Grand Duchy
of Baden, in the German Empire, 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:
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It frequently occurs with electromotors, that on breaking the circuit of the
primary station, or following on an interruption of the current in same-by melt-
ing of a safety fuse or breakage of the conductors-the attendant forgets to switch
the rheostat for starting the motor, in consequence of which on the current again
flowing, the armature of the motor is fused.
To remedy this drawback is the object of the present invention, which consists
in rigidly connecting to the contact maker of the rheostat for starting the motor,
a weighted arm, which on the current being switched off, automatically brings
the rheostat back to zero position.
On the accompanying drawing the automatic rheostat and circuit is shown
diagrammatically.
If the circuit is completed by means of the switch S, the current goes first
through the coil of the electromagnet in the branch circuit. The armature circuit
is not made until the weighted lever-arm H, rigidly connected to the rheostat
contact-arm h is turned to the right.
In the dotted line position of the lever H. and arm h, the sections of the rheostat
are wholly out of circuit.
The whole of the current passes further through an electromagnet E, by means of
which the rigid lever-system H h is held in the position shown by the dotted lines.
If the current is broken by means of the switch S, the electromagnet will
release the lever-system Hh, the latter now returning to its original position
under influence of the weight on the lever H.
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:--
An automatic rheostat for use in starting electromotors, in which the contact-
arm () is rigidly connected with a weighted lever-arm (H), which on the circuit
being broken, brings the contact-arm (h) back to its zero position, substantially
as set forth.
A Device for Adapting to Tip-up Seats,
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 29th July, 1898-Accepted, 1st Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Device for Adapting to Tip-up Seats,
I, ABRAHAM LAZARUS, trading as H. Lazarus and Son, Manufacturers, of 21,
Great Eastern Street, in the County of London, 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 provide a simple device for adapting to
ordinary tip-up seats in order that they may turn up automatically, when vacated,
instead of having to construct special seats for this purpose, as at present.
And in order that my said invention may be better understood I will now pro-
ceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 shews elevation of a seat, tipped up; Fig. 2 shews plan of same; Figs. 3
and 4 shew respectively, elevation and plan of the device detached; these two views
being drawn to a larger scale.
The same letters of reference are employed to denote the same parts in all
the views.
a shews the seat, bb the standards in which the seat a is pivotted, c shews back
of seat, f shews bar of metal to which is screwed one end of a spiral spring hat i
(as shewn at Fig. 1); the other end of the spring his screwed to one of the seat
lugs k of the standards b.
It will easily be understood that all that is necessary in order to adapt the device
to a tip up seat, is to screw the bar f on to the seat a by means of screws passing
through the holes mm.
The bar f must be screwed at the back of the bearing of the seat a as clearly
shewn at Fig. 1.
When the seat a is turned down for occupation the spring h will become slightly
twisted and extended thus causing the seat to tip up automatically when vacated.
I do not wish to confine myself to the exact arrangement of parts of the device
as the same may be varied, for instance one end of the spring may be fixed on to
the seat without the employment of a bar as herein before described, without
departing from the spirit of my invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. The device for adapting to tip-up seats, constructed substantially as and for
the purpose set forth.
2. A spring device for adapting to tip-up seats for the purpose set forth.
BROWNE & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant, 9, Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, London, W.C.
Improvements in Pins.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 17th Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pins.
I, BRUNO NEUMANN, of 11, Anger, Erfurt, Prussia, Bookseller, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement;-
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The subject matter of this invention is a pin characterised by having its shank
or body made with one or several undulations.
In order that the invention may be the better understood drawings are
appended in which A is a pin and B are the undulations.
These undulations serve to considerably increase the adhesion of the pin to the
material into which it is inserted, thus considerably reducing the possibility of
the pin dropping out. The pin may be waved once only or several times. The
undulations may be sharp-angled or gentle, that is to say, present a gradual or
abrupt change from one direction to the other. My invention can be applied
to pius made of any suitable material of all kinds and sizes so far as they are
provided with a head.
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:-
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A pin, the body of which is provided with one or several undulations distri-
buted over its length.
T1 thin 10th day of November 1898.
Improvements in Shaft Bearings.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 16th Dec.,
1899
COMPLEE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Shaft Bearings.
I, ALBERT WALBRECKER, of Froweinstrasse 5, Elberfeld, Germany, Manu-
facturer, 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:
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This invention has for its object to provide a new or improved bearing for
transmission- and other shafts or spindles revolving at great speed, which is
designed to reduce friction to the lowest possible minimum and to effectually
prevent wearing off or wasting of the shafts.
The new bearing is constructed and composed of the parts hereinafter
enumerated, reference being had to the accompanying sheet of drawings in
which:
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section, and
Fig. 2 a cross section (along line AB Fig. 1) of one form of construction; the
form of construction may, of course be varied at will according to the require-
ments of individual cases.
Carriage brasses bb', forming a bipartite bush, are rigidly held in plumber
block and have, provided in their interior peripheral surfaces, grooves cc'
adapted and suitably dimensioned for the reception of balls d. The latter are
provided for the dual purpose of keeping apart the rollers e arranged and held
by the bipartite bush 661, and of taking up or reducing any friction liable to
occur between flanges of the sleeve g, which latter is rigidly secured to
shaft. These objects are attained by providing turned out circumferential
grooves near both ends of rollers e for receiving a portion of the spherical sur-
faces of balls d, in such manner that said balls slightly project beyond the ends
of rollers e and the sides of bush bb and engage with the inner surfaces of
flanges of sleeve g.
In bearings constructed and arranged in the described and illustrated manner,
the shafts are efficiently protected from friction against the plumber block,
friction between the biparite bush and contiguous parts is minimized, any
friction between roller and roller is rendered impossible, and displacement of
the rollers from their prearranged relative position is effectually prevented.
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:-
An improved bearing for shafts and the like, in which a shaft, having rigidly
and firmly mounted thereon a sleeve provided at both ends with broad flanges,
is supported by rollers suitably arranged and held in a bipartite bush and
separated and kept apart by interposed balls, said balls also serving to prevent dis-
placement of the rollers in the bush, and to minimize friction of the aforesaid
sleeve flanges against the bush, substantially as hereinbefore described and illus-
trated in the accompanying drawings.
Improved Composition for the Manufacture of Celluloid.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th June, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 17th Mar., 1900-Accepted, 21st Apr., 1900
Improved Composition for the Manufacture of Celluloid.
I, JULES CHAUBET, of 13, Rue Caumartin, Paris, in the Republic of France,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Hitherto celluloid has been produced by mixing pyroxylin with camphor and
alcohol or other liquid solvents, flexibility being obtained by the addition of
castor oil and any desired tint by adding colouring matter.
I have discovered that if naphthalene be incorporated in the composition of
this product, the substance acquires greater strength and superior qualities such
as permit of its being more readily worked.
The smell of naphthalene which is not more disagreeable than that of camphor
disappears like the latter when the material has been exposed for some time to
the air.
My invention consists in the employment of naphthalene in the composition
of celluloid either as a simple addition to the existing ingredients or as a substi-
tute in whole or in part for the camphor hitherto used.
Dated this 26th day of June 1809
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents,
aint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.
improved Composition for the manufacture of Celluloid.
1, JULES CHAUBET, of 13, Rue Caumartin, Paris, in the Republic of France,
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:-
Hitherto celluloid has been produced by mixing pyroxylin with camphor and
alcohol or other liquid solvents, flexibility being obtained by the addition of
castor oil and any desired tint by adding colouring matter.
I have discovered that if naphthalene be incorporated in the composition of
this product, the substance acquires greater strength and superior qualities such
as permit of its being more readily worked.
The smell of naphthalene which is not more disagreeable than that of camphor
disappears like the latter when the material has been exposed for some time to
the air.

page_text: My invention consists in the employment of naphthalene in the composition
of celluloid either as a simple addition to the existing ingredients or as a substi-
tute in whole or in part for the camphor hitherto used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The employment of naphthalene in the composition of celluloid either as a
simple addition to the existing ingredients or. as a substitute in whole or in part
for the camphor hitherto used.
Improvements in Fish-joints for Permanent Way.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Mar., 1899--Accepted, 22nd Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fish-joints for Permanent Way.
I, AUGUSTE RAZE, a Director of the Société Anonyme d'Ougrée of Ougrée,
near Liége, in the Kingdom of Belgium, 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 invention has for its object, a system of fish-jointing rails com-
bined with an additional joint plate disposed immediately underneath, the meeting
ends of two adjacent_rails.
In the drawings Figure 1 represents a section of the complete fish joint,
including both the rail and the supplemental joint plate.
Figure 2 represents a side view of the fish joint.
The fish plates E are shaped to a special form to permit of them securing
the plate P in position by overlapping or coming underneath the longitudinal
edges of the said plate, which is preferably of the same length as the fish plates.
The employment of the additional plate considerably consolidates the joint,
prevents the separation of the rails and the depression or distortion of the two
ends by the passage of trains.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
In the fish joints of rails, the employment of a plate, disposed under the ends
of the rails and sustained or secured in position by the fish plates.
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AUGUSTE RAZE,
By Henry Skerrett,
24, Temple Row, Birmingham, Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Umbrellas.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 25th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Umbrellas.
1, ANGELO PORCIATTI, of Pistoia, Italy, 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 invention relates to an umbrella provided with ribs jointed in
the middle so that the outer portions will fold back upwardly when the umbrella
is closed, while they will rigidly stand out when the umbrella is opened. By
this means the length of the umbrella when closed is reduced.
In the accompanying drawing,
Figure 1 represents a closed umbrella according to this invention,
Figure 2 is a section of the half opened frame, and,
Figure 3 is a view of the opened frame.
The umbrella is adapted to be applied to a rifle or gun and therefore has no
central stick or shaft the central support being tubular and of short length.
In one form of construction a double or somewhat oblong tube is substituted
for the ordinary shaft of the umbrella into which tube the barrels of the
gun A B are introduced. The double tube is preferably provided with two
spiral springs C for the purpose of pushing out the umbrella when required.
In the other form of construction the shaft is formed so as to be adapted
to be inserted into a gun barrel. In this case the shaft is also preferably pro-
vided with a spiral spring for the immediate pushing out of the umbrella at
the moment required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. An umbrella body adapted to be applied to a gun or rifle substantially as
described.
2. The complete umbrella body substantially as described and illustrated in
the accompanying drawings.
Di 5th lose of Untuber 1899
BOULT, WADE & KILBURN,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1900
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I, JOHANN WILHELM EDUARD DICK, of Schöneck, Saxony, Germany, Manufac-
turer, 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 invention consists of an improved cotton fabric in which the warp
and weft are interwoven so as to leave a series of open meshes between sets of the
threads as herein after set forth.
In order to render the present specification easily intelligible reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which the fabric is represented in two
modifications.
Fig. 1 is a plan view of one form of the fabric drawn to an exaggerated scale.
Fig. 1 is a section through the same, Fig. 2 is a plan view of a modified arrange-
ment of the fabric, and Fig. 2" is a section through the same.
According to Figure 1 sets of the warp and weft are interwoven at their points of
juncture and open meshes are left between, whilst in the fabric illustrated at
Figure 2 the open meshes are arranged in rows the weft being omitted at times.
thus say six weft threads are woven and then three omitted so that the open mesh
appears in the form of a space traversed only by the warp threads.
Cotton fabrics of this class are particularly adapted for underclothing, since the
air in the open meshes forms a bad heat conductor whilst at the same time
the perspiration of the body may be easily conducted off.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I, declare that what I
claim is:
A cotton fabric having open meshes between sets of weft or warp threads sub-
stantially as described, and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 90th day at Navana 1900
REGINALD W. BARKER,
Applicant's Agent, 56. Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.
An Improvement in the Skirt of Ladies' Cycling Habits
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Apr., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 29th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 3rd Feb., 1900.
HARRY HARRISON, Ladies' Tailor, 89, Corporation Street, Birmingham, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows;-
An improvement in the skirt of ladies cycling habits, consisting of the centre
back seam of skirt being slightly shaped to the figure as far as the seat, below
which two flaps are cut on to the centre back of skirt (which I term " ⚫ saddle
flaps) and so arranged that they can be passed between the legs and attached
to the right and left leg of knickers respectively-by means of buttons and button-
holes or any other suitable fastenings on the inside of the leg. An opening
is left between the flaps into which the saddle passes.
Dated this Thirtieth day of March 1899.
An Improvement in the Skirt of Ladies' Cycling Habits.
HARRY HARRISON, Ladies Tailor, 89, Corporation Street, Birmingham, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement;
An improvement in the skirt of ladies cycling habits consisting of the centre
back seam of skirt being slightly shaped to the figure as far as the seat, below
which two Haps are cut on to the centre back of skirt (which I term "saddle
flaps) and so arranged that they can be passed between the legs and attached
to the right and left leg of knickers respectively-by means of buttons and button-
holes or any other suitable fastenings. On the inside of the leg, an opening
is left between the flaps into which the saddle passes.
To enable my invention to be clearly understood I will describe the same by
aid of the accompanying drawings:
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Figures 1, 2 and 3 shows outline of the entire skirt. Figure 1 being the
front gore, Figure 2 the side gore and Figure 3 the back part of skirt. A, B, C,
form the saddle flap." I seam the back portion of skirt from D to B and from
C to E which forms the centre back seam. From B, to C, is left open to admit
of saddle passing through when mounted, and point A of the
saddle flap
is buttoned (or attached by any suitable means) to the knickers on the right
and left side respectively as shown in Sketch 4.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare what
I claim is:-
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1st. A saddle flap that is left open between the legs sufficiently to accom-
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare what
I claim is-
1st. A
saddle flap "that is left open between the legs sufficiently to accom-
modate the saddle.
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2nd. The saddle flap" being fastened to the knickers.
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HARRY HARRISON,
(Applicant),
89, Corporation Street, Birmingham.
Garden Grass Cutting Shears.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 20th Jan., 1500-Accepted, 17th Mar., 1900
1, DUDLEY WRIGHT, of Glen Garth, Barrow-in-Furness, in the County of
Lancaster, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A receptacle which is attached to specially designed grass cutting shears, for
gathering the grass cut with them, in the process of trimming the edges of grass
lawns.
The receptacle is a shallow box two inches wide or thereabout similar in shape
to the lower blade of the shears to which it is attached.
The shears are made with the lower blade wider than the upper or cutting
one to permit the box being fitted thereto. The upper blade is fitted to the
lower one by means of a pin placed in such a position that when both blades
are brought together the cutting edge of the upper one meets and laps over to
the extent necessary the cutting edge of the lower, so that when closed both
edges are parallel with each other.
Dated this 21st day of Auril 1899
DUDLEY WRIGHT.
Garden Grass Cutting Shears.
I, DUDLEY WRIGHT, of Glen Garth, Barrow-in-Furness, in the County of
Lancaster, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
My said invention relates to improvements in shears for cutting or trimming
the edges of grass lawns or grass plats and has for its object to provide means
for gathering or catching the grass as it is cut by the shears
In order that my said invention may be more clearly understood I will describe
the same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 is an elevation of a pair of shears in an open position.
Fig. 2 is a similar view to Fig. 1 but showing the shears in a closed position.
Fig. 3 is a plan of Fig. 2.
Fig. 4 is a cross section through
of Fig. 2.
I construct the shears with handles turned up as shown on the drawings to
enable the shears to be more easily operated. The lower blade a of the shears is
preferably wider than the upper or movable cutting blade b. To the lower blade
a grass receptacle or box c is attached by means of bolts screws or rivets c¹ as
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page_text: shown at Fig. 3 by soldering or in any other suitable manner. The receptacle or
box c is attached to the lower blade a¹ so as to allow the cutting blade to
descend beyond the cutting edge of the lower blade a¹ and receive the grass as it
is cut by the shears.
The blades a b¹ hinged at d may be provided with stops s s¹ so as to limit the
stroke of the cutting blade.
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 pair of grass shears having a grass receptacle or box attached to the lower
blade substantially as described and shown.
1000
E. T. WHITELOW, A.M.Inst.C.E.,
70, Deansgate, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Saddles for Velocipedes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th July, 1899-Accepted, 19th Aug., 1899
Improvements in Saddles for Velocipedes.
We, RUDOLF HERMES and CARL ZEYEN, of Wald, Rhineland, German Empire,
Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
Our invention relates to a saddle for velocipedes, and reference is made to the
accompanying drawings which illustrate the same.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation, Fig. 2 is a transverse section on the line A-B, and
Fig. 3 is a similar elevation to Fig. 1, but with a part thereof in section. The
drawings show the saddle as mainly supported on vertical india rubber buffers or
springs p, one or more of which may be used to suit the weight of the rider, and
a part of the weight may be carried by one or more of the steel springs as
ordinarily used in supporting saddles. For the saddle of a lady of light weight,
one of the rubber buffers only may be used, and placed under the peak or front
of the saddle, but where more than one is used they are conveniently mounted on
a cross plate attached to central bolts passing through the india rubber buffers p,
and connected to a bottom rail or spring s, (as shown in Fig. 2), in such a manner
that the pin will give under the pressure, as the buffers are compressed. We do
not confine ourselves to the use of a solid bolt for the guidance or support of
the buffers, as a tube or sliding tubes may be used in connection therewith, instead
of the bolts and we may also use any suitable substitute for india rubber. The
saddle may be of any suitable form or style as required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
In combination with the saddle of a velocipede, one or more vertically arranged
india rubber buffers p, each guided by a central pin or its equivalent, and carried
upon a bottom rail or springs for the purpose of giving elastic support to the
said saddle, substantially as herein described and shown by the drawings.
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FAIRFAX & WETTER,
37 and 39, Essex Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
37 and 39, Essex Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements relating to the Bleaching of Sugar Juices.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 6th Jan.,
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Bleaching of Sugar Juices.
I, ISIDOR KITSÉE, of No. 306, Stock Exchange Place, Philadelphia, Pennsyl-
vania, United States of America, Chemist, 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 the manufacture of sugar and the
refining of the same, and consists in subjecting sugar solution to the successive.
actions of an active agent which decolorizes the solution, and the passive agent
which removes said active agent, the latter thus being no longer present in the
sugar.
In carrying out my invention, I take either sugar juice or sugar otherwise in
solution and place it in a suitable tank or reservoir. Chlorine gas, preferably
under pressure is then introduced into the reservoir, so as to subject the solution
to the action of the same, whereby the solution is changed in color from brown
to one that is pure white or nearly so, and is thus comparatively bleached. In
lieu of chlorine gas I may use any other suitable substance.
The passive agent, which in the present case, is olefiant gas is now introduced,
preferably under pressure, into the reservoir and the solution agitated and pre-
ferably raised to a higher temperature. This gas, which is the product of
distillation of hydrocarbon oils, has a great affinity for the chlorine gas. The
product of the combination of the agents is insoluble in said solution, and forms
an oily substance which rises to the surface and may be removed by akimming
or other means, the solution thus being divested of the objectionable chlorine gas.
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:-
1st. The process of treating sugar solution, which consists in first subjecting
the solution to a bleaching agent and next to an olefiant gas.
2nd. The process of treating sugar solution which consists in first subjecting
the solution to a bleaching agent and next to a hydrocarbon gaa.
3rd. The process of decolorizing sugar solution, which consists in subjecting
the solution first to the action of chlorine gas to bleach the same and next to the
action of an olefiant gas which removes said chlorine gas.
4th. The process of treating sugar solution, which consists in first subjecting
the solution to the action of a bleaching agent and next subjecting said solution
to the action of an agent capable of uniting with said bleaching agent and form-
ing a compound insoluble in said solution and thereby removing the same out
of the solution.
Dated this 14th day of November 1899.
Improvements in and relating to Mineral Wool.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th June, 1899-Accepted, 5th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Mineral Wool.
I, CORNELIUS LOGAN, of 94, Hope Street, in the County of the City of Glasgow,
Chartered Accountant, do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement, that is to say:-
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(A communication from abroad by CHARLES H. HUBBELL, of the City of St. Louis,
United States of America.)
The invention consists in the use of granite with a flux in the manufacture
of mineral wool.
In carrying out my invention I take about one part of granite to two parts of
lime-stone and melt them together in a cupola or other furnace by the use of
any suitable fuel. A stream of the ingredients when melted and thoroughly
mixed is run out and subjected to a jet of steam, superheated or otherwise, or
of air, preferably hot, and thus separated into filaments which are collected in
any suitable manner.
I do not confine myself to limestone (carbonate of lime) as a flux, as burnt
lime or other alkaline substance may be used. Neither do I confine myself to
the proportions above given, as these proportions may be varied according to the
condition of the ingredient or composition of the flux.
my invention
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim
is:-
First. As a new article of manufacture, mineral wool composed of granite
combined with a flux, substantially as set forth.
Second. The manufacture of mineral wool in the improved manner herein set
5 forth.
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W. R. M. THOMSON & Co.,
96, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, Agents.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 14th July, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 11th Apr., 1900-Accepted, 12th May, 1900
I, EMIL TAESCHNER, of No. 16, Seydelstrasse, Berlin, Germany, Apothecary, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as follows:-
In producing fluid extracts of thyme hitherto the substances were extracted
by means of spirits and glycerine and subsequently washed or rinced with
rectified spirits. The result was usually evaporated down to a certain consistency
in a steam bath and then diluted with spirits.
According to the present process, the fluid extract is produced without the
employment of the step of subsequently washing with spirits and then evaporating
down to the desired consistency, which step has hitherto been considered unavoid-
able. By omitting this step in the process, many important, advantageously
effective but volatile substances are retained in the extract which has hitherto
been unsuited for medical purposes, and which substances were lost in the processes
hitherto employed.
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G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agents for the Applicant.
I, EMIL TAESCUNER, of No. 16, Seydelstrasse, Berlin, Germany, Apothecary, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of a fluid extract of thyme.
Such extracts have heretofore been usually obtained by means of spirits and
glycerine and were subsequently washed or rinsed with rectified spirits. The
resulting product was then usually evaporated down to a certain consistency in a
steam bath and diluted with spirits.
Now, according to the present process, the fluid extract is obtained without
recourse to the operations of subsequently washing with spirits and then evaporat-
ing down to the desired consistency, which operations have hitherto been con-
sidered unavoidable. By omitting this step in the process, many important and
useful but volatile substances are retained in the extract, which has hitherto
been unsuited for medical purposes, and which substances were lost in the
processes hitherto employed.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. A process for obtaining a fluid extract of thyme, such process consisting
in merely treating the thyme with spirits and glycerine whereby the resulting
extract retains those important and useful substances which have, by the processes
heretofore in vogue, been volatilized and thereby lost, substantially as herein-
before described.
2. The manufacture of extract of thyme by the process substantially as herein-
before described.
Dated this 11th day of April 1900.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Means for Preventing the Corrosion of Screw Shafts.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 16th Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Preventing the Corrosion of Screw Shafts.
I, HENRY HADDON, of 83, Splott Road, Roath, Cardiff, in the County of Glamor-
ganshire, Plater, 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 improved means for preventing the corrosion of screw
shafts.
And in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood, I now proceed
to describe the accompanying drawing thereof, reference being had to letters and
figures marked thereon.
Fig. 1, is a section of the shaft fitted to the stern of a vessel, fitted with the .
brass sleeves a and b, and sheet lead lapped closely around the shaft.
Fig. 2, is an enlarged section of the jointing at the ends of the lead and brass
sleeve.
Fig. 3, is an enlarged section of the joints at C.
I carry out my invention as follows:-
Before placing the shaft e in the stern tube the ends A to B, Figs. 2 and 3,
of the sleeves and may or may not be reduced as desired and if necessary
the ends of the sleeves are to be tinned from A to B, Fig. 2, then sheet lead
is to be closely lapped around the shaft e from D to E, Fig. 1, and the lead
shall now be soldered along the longitudinal joint, and also to the tinned surface d
at D and E, the joint being made completely round the shaft but not necessarily
connected to the shaft itself.
After the shaft e has been placed in position and the propeller g secured, (the
forward surface of the propeller boss having been previously tinned if necessary)
lead shall be lapped round as shown at F Fig. 1 and soldered along its longi-
tudinal joint, and also to the surface of the sleeve and propeller.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. Means for preventing the corrosion of screw shafts, substantially as above
fully described in this specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
2. For preventing the corrosion of screw shafts, the combination and arrange
ment of the tinned block joints and the sheet lead, substantially as herein
described and according to the accompanying drawing.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
New or Improved Adjustable Cycle Handle Bar.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 2nd Dec.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Adjustable Cycle Handle Bar.
THOMAS BRADSHAW JACK, Cycle Agent, of 20, Linenhall Street, Ballymena, in
the County of Antrim, Ireland, 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 handle bar forming the subject of this invention, is intended for use as a
forward adjustable handle bar for cycles, and the like, and is so constructed as
to be made of steel wood iron or other suitable material.
The handle bar is fitted to a forward pin by a clip which is fastened to the
handle bar, and F pin by bolts, and nuts which hold it firm in any position.
A handle bar so constructed is illustrated by the accompanying drawing, and
by the aid of these I will describe my invention and in what manner the same
may be carried into practical effect.
Fig. 1 is the handle bar with clip on centre.
Fig. 2 is a side view of clip.
Fig. 3 is a top view of clip.
Fig. 4 shows the forward F pin with clip on end.
Fig. 5 shows the handle bar mounted on F pin with clip.
As shewn the handle bar consists of three parts, the handle, clip, and F pin.
The clip is provided with an inch hole at each end, but set in opposite ways, with
a bolt and nut to tighten up same on handle bar, and F pin.
It is so arranged that the handle can be moved forwards, or backwards, upwards,
or downwards, to any position the rider may want, and when desired the handle
bar may be turned sideways for packing or out of the way.
Having now particularly described 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: -
A new or improved forward handle bar for cycles provided with means whereby
it can be shifted, and adjusted to suit the convenience of the rider.
Dated this 16th day of September 1899.
Improvements in Flanged Copper Pipes.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Flanged Copper Pipes.
I, JOHN CRAIG BLACK, of the Firm of D. Brown & Company, Coppersmiths,
Woodville Street, Govan, in the County of Lanark, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to flanged copper pipes and it has for its object to pro-
vide for strengthening the ends of the pipes to which the flanges are brazed and
to lessen the risk of fracture, at the point where the flange is joined to the pipe,
under high pressure or when subjected to vibration.
For that purpose I thicken and strengthen the ends of the pipe for a short
part of their length, by staving them in a pipe staving machine, and secure the
Hanges on to the thickened ends by brazing, the flanges being thus formed on
portions of the pipe which are relatively heavier and stronger than the body part
of the pipe whereby immunity from fracture is ensured.
Dated this 11th day of October 1899
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents,
at Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Flanged Copper Pipes.
I, JOHN CRAIG BLACK, of the Firm of D. Brown & Company, Coppersmiths,
Woodville Street, Govan, in the County of Lanark, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be parti-
cularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to flanged copper pipes and it has for its object to pro-
vide for strengthening the ends of the pipes to which the flanges are brazed and
to lessen the risk of fracture, at the point where the flange is joined to the pipe,
under high pressure or when subjected to vibration.
For that purpose 1 thicken and strengthen the ends of the pipe for a short
part of their length, by staving them in a pipe staving machine, and secure the
flanges on to the thickened ends by brazing, the flanges being thus formed on
portions of the pipe which are relatively heavier and stronger than the body part
of the pipe whereby immunity from fracture is ensured.
The accompanying drawing illustrates an example of my invention, A being

page_text: the pipe having its end staved up to a greater thickness at A', and B being the
flange which may be cast or formed with a rim B₁ around the orifice where the
flange is joined to the pipe by brazing.
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 Hanged copper pipe having a staved up or thickened end or ends on to which
the flange or flanges is or are brazed.
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.