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A splash guard constructed of wickerwork and wire interwoven, unbreakable, light in weight and pretty.
Year: 1896

page_text: ALFRED MOODY, Master Basket Maker Greenhithe in the County of Kent do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A splash guard constructed of wickerwork and wire interwoven, unbreakable,
light in weight, and pretty.
Dated this 27th day of Lule 1806
I, ALFRED MOODY, Master Basket Maker, Greenhithe in the County of Kent,
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 improved splash guard is constructed of wicker work woven upon a wire
frame.
Figure 1 of the annexed drawings shows a side or edge view of such a guard
drawn to a scale of one half the actual size.
Figure 2 shows a portion of the edge full size and with detail which is omitted
in Figure 1.
Figure 3 shows an elevation of a portion of the splash guard drawn full size and
Figure 4 shows a transverse section of the same.
The wire which constitutes the frame is marked a a in the drawings and passe
all around the edges of the splash guard. It is preferably hard brass wire. The
ends of the wire are brought together and securely attached by binding or other-
wise. The wicker work may be of any light basket making material-split or
prepared cane I find to be very suitable. The splash guard is supported in its
place by the usual attachments as splash guards of sheet metal are now supported.
The pattern of the wicker-work may be varied. This splash guard is so flexible
that it is practically unbreakable; it is light in weight and elegant in appearance.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inveu-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A splash guard consisting of wicker work woven upon a wire frame as herein
described.
Improvements in or connected with Incandescent Gas Lights.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Incandescent Gas Lights.
I, AUGUST ROLF, of No. 61 Baringstrasse, Hanover, in the German Empire,
Specialist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to provide a safety device for preventing
breaking of the mantle of an incandescent gas light, whether due to a draught
of air or caused by carrying the apparatus about. It consists of a lower and
an upper sheath or shield and is shown on the accompanying sheet of drawings,
Figure 1 being an elevation of a burner carrying the safety device.
Figures 2 and 3 an elevation and plan respectively of the lower safety sheath or
shield, and
Figures 4 and 5 similar views of the upper safety sheath or shield.
The lower sheath a (Figure 2) is provided with an underpiece and contains
(say) three slots b corresponding with the thickness of the holders d bearing the
gallery c. The bottom of said sheath is closed excepting for a hole f (Figure 3),
serving as a passage for the gas supply, and (say) three smaller holes g, through
which pass the lower ends of the holder d (Figure 1). The said sheath is slipped
on to the burner from below, the upper edge lying against the burner h, thus
shutting off any current of air from below.
The upper cylindrical sheath or shield i (Figures 4 and 5) is on the other hand
applied over the burner h, and is kept in position by reason of rim k bearing
against the gallery c. Said sheath or shield i extends up to the top edge of the
burner h, and thus no damage nor any breakage or bursting can occur to the mantle
fitted upon the latter; for, the lower edge of the same, which is the most delicate,
is entirely closed in by the lower sheath or shield.
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 safety device for incandescent gas mantles, characterized by a lower closed
sheath or shield a slipped on to the apparatus from below, in combination with
sheath or shield i applied over the burner, and surrounding the lower edge of
the mantle, substantially as described.
Dated thie 7th day of Santambor 1806
STANLEY, POPPLEWELL & Co.,
Chartered Patent Agents,
7 & 8, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London,
Associate Agents.
A Combination of Olaw and Peen Ended Hammer.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Apr., 1896-Accepted, 25th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combination of Olaw and Peen Ended Hammer.
ANDREW PORTER, Joiner No. 7 Chester Street, Bolton Lancashire do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described aud ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention relates to improvement in claw hammers. According to my
invention form a combination of claw and peen ended hammer.
The combination is as usefull as the two hammers. The claw is strengthened by
the peen end being attached to the claw, also the peen end strengthens the
handle-socket, the claw and peon ends being attached prevent the hammer splitting
from the claw to the eye.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 shows the side elevation of hammer.
Fig. 2 shows the front elevation.
Fig. 3 shows the back elevation.
In Fig. 2 the dotted lines shows the opening of the claw and in Fig. 3 the dotted
lines shows the inside of the peen end.
The letter A is the peen end.
The letter B is the claw.
The letter C is the handle socket.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.
A combination of claw and peen ended hammer as described and illustrated by
the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 6th day of July 1896.
Year: 1896

page_text: We JAMES STOYLE CATFORD ALFRED JAMES STOYLE CATFORD trading
as James Stoyle Catford & Son, The Phototone Publishing Works, Southsea
Road, Kingston-on-Thames, Publishers of Photographic Views, Goods, etc. do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The special feature of "the improved letter card" is that it has only two sides to
gun and two perforations to tear off thereby saving time in opening and closing
same, and by the piece that is folded inside giving twice the writing space that
ordinary letter cards have.
Dated this 3rd day of March 1806
ALFRED JAMES STOYLE CATFORD.
JAMES STOYLE CATFORD.
JAMES STOYLE CATFORD and ALFRED JAMES STOYLE CATFORD The
Phototone Publishing Works, Southsea Road Kingston-on-Thames do bereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The invention in this improved letter card is in its shape and in the way it is
folded; of which we give drawings.
A represents the letter card open shewing its shape; the dotted lines representing
perforations.
B shows the card partly closed.
C shows the card closed.
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 :-
1st. The novelty of its chane
improved пап Surfer. Cur
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Dec., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 16th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct., 1897
improved пап Surfer.
MISS MARY LOUISA HORSPOOL 15 Castle Street, Llangollen Florist, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Improved Hair Curler is made from natural hair, (thoroughly cleansed), twisted on
fine annealed wire. It is about 5 inches long, and about two inches from one end, a
piece, similar in construction projects.
In using, the two ends fold over, and by the aid of the projecting pieces above
mentioned form the fastening.
The advantage Ladies have in using the Curler is, that as it can be made of any
coloured hair it looks when in natural use as ordinary natural curls.
M. L. HORSPOOL.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Hair Curler.
I, MARY LOUISA HORSPOOL of 15 Castle Street, Llangollen in the County of
Denbigh, Florist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved hair curler and it consists of a piece of wire
about 5 inches long having another piece about 2 inches long projecting from it about
2 inches from its one end. To give the curler the desired flexibility it is preferably
made of several strands of wire. The curler is covered throughout with natural hair
wound or interwoven with the wires.
In use the hair to be curled is placed between the two short lengths of the curler
which is then revolved to wind the hair on it, after which the free ends of the said two
lengths are fastened together and the whole made secure by means of the other part
of the curler.
The advantage of this improved curler is that it can be covered with hair of any
colour and in use it cannot easily be detected.
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 improved hair curler substantially as hereinbefore described.
(2) A hair curler consisting of a length of wire having a projecting piece at a
convenient distance from one end and the whole covered with natural hair, as set
forth

page_text: (3) As a new article of manufacture a hair curler covered with natural hair, as and
for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 16th day of September 1897.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS,
Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I., Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Device for use in Mixing, Stirring, Beating, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Improved Device for use in Mixing, Stirring, Beating, and the like.
I CHARLES EBENEZER CHALLIS of 47 Wray Crescent Tollington Park London N.
Machinist do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improved device consists of a blade of metal rounded at one end and
gradually narrowing towards the other, to which a handle is attached by rivetting
or insertion in a socket formed in the blade. The blade is perforated by a series
of slots or holes and is afterwards dished or corrugated to give strength and to
suit the vessel in which it is used.
Instead of making the blade in one piece as above indicated, it may be made
in the form of a grid of several convolutions of wire. This device is very
efficacious for mixing paste puddings, cakes and similar domestic operations.
Dated this 17th day of October 1896.
C. E. CHALLIS.
Improved Device for use in Mixing, Stirring, Beating, and the like.
I CHARLES EBENEZER CHALLIS of 47 Wray Crescent Tollington Park London N.
Machinist 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 improved device consists of a blade of metal rounded at one end and
gradually narrowing towards the other, to which a handle is attached by rivetting
or insertion in a socket formed in the blade. The blade is perforated by a series
of slots or holes and is afterwards dished or corrugated to give strength and to
suit the vessel in which it is used. Instead of making the blade in one piece as
above indicated it may be made in the form of a grid of several convolutions of
wire. This device is very efficacious for mixing paste puddings cakes, and for
similar domestic operations.
In the accompanying drawing A represents the blade, B the slots or perfora-
tions, C the handle D the rivets.

page_text: 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 device for use in mixing stirring, heating, and the like constructed substan-
tially as set forth, and shewn in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 14th day of July 1807
A Stand for Displaying a Boot or Shoe.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 13th Feb., 1897
A Stand for Displaying a Boot or Shoe.
WILLIAM POTTER Shop Fittings Manufacturer 160 and 161 Aldersgate Street
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 :-
I take a strip of thin sheet metal, about two and balf inches long by about half
an inch wide, and by bending lengthways shape it into right angle form (see
Figure 1) calling it a holder or support.
I then take a piece of metal wire about a quarter inch in diameter by about four
inches long, or any other required length, and affix it to the aforesaid holder or
support at its bent or pointed side, by rivetting soldering or otherwise, so that in
section it appears in grooved form somewhat after the shape of the letter V (ve)
(see Figure 2). In order that the whole thing may stand firmly I now fix a loaded
foot or base to the remaining end of the wire see Figure 3 and the stand is ready
for use as shown in Figure 4.
The grooved holder or support Figure 1 instead of being V shaped may be made
oval, half round square or otherwise as desired, and with either plain or serrated
sides, or with projections, from a plate, bar or support, the whole thing or portions
thereof might be made of celluloid, wood papier mache, wire or other like
material.
I claim that the grooved support or holder enables a boot or shoe to be shown in
an entirely novel striking and improved method, by placing the front edge of the
heel in the groove, it is firmly and safely held in position permitting the shape
style and design of the article displayed to be seen at the greatest possible
advantage, further, when it is desired to raise boots or shoes above each other in
tiers, all danger of articles slipping forward or falling is avoided by using two of
my supports or holders of different lengths, one supporting the heel and the other
under the toe, a much needed improvement.
Hitherto the custom has been to support boots and shoes from under the waist,
a clumsy method which breaks the line of sight, spoils much of the effectiveness of
the article displayed, and when two supports are used for raising purposes, is liable
to accident by slipping.
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 method of displaying a boot or shoe in oblique position from the
heel by means of a stand fitted with a grooved shaped rest, cavity, support or
supports in a novel and safe manner.
Dated thie 26th day of Santambon 1900
Improvements in the Construction of Tricycles.
Year: 1896

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Tricycles.
I, THOMAS FORREST WALSH of Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland, 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:-
This invention has reference to improvements in the construction of tricycles and
is especially designed for the purpose of enabling tricycles to be readily propelled by
the hands while guided by the feet, and rica versa at pleasure. The accompanying
drawings will enable the nature of my said invention to be readily understood and
carried into practice.
Fig. 1, represents an elevation of my improved tricycle, and Fig. 2, a plan view of
same.
a. a. are two chain wheels of suitable diameter mounted in suitable bearings in the
frame of the machine. These wheels are coupled with the main driving axle, b., by
means of endless chains c. c. in the usual way, and are provided with right angle crank
pins d. d. fixed at opposite extremities of a diameter.
To each of these crank pins is attached by means of a suitable ring or collar vertical
levers, e. e, of wood or other suitable material, the free ends of which are carried in
the hands as shewn.
The outer ends of the crank pins are threaded to receive a nut for the purpose of
preventing the levers slipping off, and pedals as at present in use are mounted inside
the lever ends whereby same are prevented travelling laterally on the crank pins.
The steering is accomplished by means of the steering bar fas at present used, in the
ends of which are inserted feet rests g. g. which are brought inwards and downwards,
as shown, and are provided with suitable sole plates and stirrup straps to receive and
hold the feet while steering. These feet rests may be screwed into the ends of the
handle bar, or otherwise secured as may be found convenient.
As thus constructed the machine is propelled by working the levers up and down
alternately, and steering with the feet.
In order to utilize the machine in the ordinary way-that is; to drive with the feet
and steer with the hands-the levers e. e. and feet rests g. g. are removed whereupon
the machine is capable of being worked in the ordinary manner.
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 use and application of a tricycle constructed, arranged and operating in a
manner, whereby it may readily and conveniently be propelled by the hands and
steered by the feet, and vica versa at pleasure in the manner substantially as herein
described set forth.
1000
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
9 Westland Row, Dublin, Agents for Applicant.
A Coal Screen for Coal Cellars.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVE ONAL SPECIF
TION.
A Coal Screen for Coal Cellars.
I, BARBARA ELIZABETH FERRIER, of 21 Plewlands Terrace, Morningside.
Drive, Edinburgh, in the County of Midlothian, North Britain, Ladies' Nurse,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a coal screen for coal cellars.
A few inches or any suitable distance from the floor of the coal cellar I mount a
screen which may be composed of an iron frame with bars across it; the bars being
arranged at such a distance apart as to allow the small coal or dross to fall between
the bars on to the floor of the cellar so that there is always a supply of dross ready
for use.
The screen may be level or it may be mounted with a slope backwards. The
screen may be a fixture or it may be so mounted that it is removable.
Dated this 28th day of February 1896.
JOHNSONS,
115 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
I, BARBARA ELIZABETH FERRIER, of 21 Plewlands Terrace, Morningside
Drive, Edinburgh, in the County of Mid-Lothian, North Britain, Ladies' Nurse,
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 coal screen for coal cellars and in accordance with my
invention it is a dross collector and coal saver.
A few inches, or any suitable distance from the floor of the coal cellar I mount
a screen which may be composed of an iron or wood frame with bars across it; the
bars being arranged at such a distance apart as to allow the small coal or dross to
fall between the bars on to the floor of the cellar so that there is always a supply
of dross ready for use.
As shown in the drawings it may consist of 3 wooden supports A. A. A. bound
together with cross irons a B being bars laid across the top of the frame which may
be held in position by iron strips b. The screen may be level or as shown in the
drawing it may be mounted with a slope backwards, it may be a fixture or it may
be so mounted that it is removable.
Many householders find, after their coals are used, an accumulation of dross
upon the floors of the coal cellars. This has frequently to be removed to the street
or payment made to effect a clearance; but with my invention the coals lie on
the coal saver a few inches from the floor of the cellar, and through the iron bars
the dross falls, which, when required for backing purposes, can be easily taken out.
My said dross collector, can be made to fit any size or shape of cellar, and can
easily be taken apart and transferred if necessary.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :-
The dross collector and coal saver for use in coal cellars substantially as and for
the purpose herein before described and as shown in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 13th day of May 1896.
JOHNSONS,
115 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
Improvements in Boilers for Hot Water Supply.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 25th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 14th Nov., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boilers for Hot Water Supply.
I, RICHARD PAUL FISHER Claughton Villa Brincliffe Edge, Sheffield in the
County of York, Manager and Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved boiler for hot water supply and consists of
the bottom and back being made curved or sloping so as to form an ascending flue
when fixed.
Improvements in Boilers for Hot Water Supply.
I, RICHARD PAUL FISHER, of Claughton Villa, Brincliffe Edge, Sheffield, in the
County of York, Manager and 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 an improved boiler for hot water supply, the boiler
being so shaped that an ascending flue direct from the fireplace may be obtained,
thus facilitating the operation of cleaning and giving full access to the flue.
The accompanying drawing is a perspective view of a grate, fitted with my
improved boiler, one end of the grate being removed to show the arrangement.
The boiler A is made iu one or more parts, and curved or bevelled at the underside
and back A', the brickwork B being correspondingly shaped so that the flue C
commences to ascend almost from the grate D. The boiler is supported below on
the brickwork pillars B and at the sides by brickwork or otherwise as desired.
By making the boiler of suitable metal and either altogether in one piece or else
the sides and body in one piece, it is formed much stronger than ordinarily.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manuer the same is to be performned, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A boiler for hot water supply having its underside and back curved or bevelled
as at A
2. The combination with a fire grate of a boiler having its underside and back A'
curved or bevelled the brickwork being correspondingly shaped to form an
ascending flue substantially as described.
3. The combination with a fire grate of a boiler such as A A' brickwork B and
flue C substantially as and for the purpose described and illustrated in the
accompanying drawing.
Dated this 24th day of September 1896.
RICHARD PAUL FISHER.
Boult & Wade,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 18th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 10th Apr., 1897
1 EDWARD JOHN WILD of 32 Belsize Square Hampstead N.W. Gentleman
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A light metal chain of suitable length, to one end of which is attached a hook
or swivel, which can be inserted into any link near the opposite end of the chain,
so that it can be adjusted round the waist or hung over the shoulders of the
wearer. At the other end of the chain is a carrier, which is shaped as follows:-
A round or half round thin metal rod, about 3 or 4 inches long; which is bent
in the shape of a hook to hang parcels on, the outer portion pressing nearly on
the other side, which is fastened on to the end of the chain, and being elastic,
keeps the parcels from slipping off of their own accord, thus leaving the wearer's
hands free and unincumbered.
Dated this Nineteenth der of August 1806.
EDWARD JOHN WILD of 32 Belsize Square Hampstead, London, N.W.
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The new or improved parcel carrier is a light and very strong metal chain about
one yard long with a swivel or hook A at one end, the said swivel or book can be
hooked on to any link of the chain, so as to adjust it either round the waist,
shoulder, or round the wrist by doubling or quadrupling. At the other end of the
chain is fastened the hook carrier, which is a round or half round piece of metal
wire about 3 or 4 inches long, bent in the shape of a hook B on which the parcels
are hung. The book being slightly elastic allows the string with which the parcel
is tied to be slipped on, and prevents their slipping off of their own accord, thus
leaving the hand free and unencumbered. Figure shows the chain broken.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my enid
invention, and in what manner it is to be performed, I declare that what i
claim is
That it is a new or improved parcel carrier of any number of small parcels, by
pedestrians, cyclists, and travellers by coach or rail."
Improvements in Rests for Dish and like Covers.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Feb., 1897-Accepted, 22nd May, 1897
ISIONAL SP
ATION.
Improvements in Rests for Dish and like Covers.
THOMAS CHARLES GRANT 51 Queens Road Watford Ironmonger do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
A cover rest for covers of dishes, and the like, is constructed of a suitable shape
to hold a dish cover, made in wood or other suitable material. The cover, when
removed from the dish, rests upon it at a suitable angle to retain the drops of
condensed steam, and is of suitable shape for standing either on the floor or table.
Dated this Twenty-first day of May Eighteen hundred and ninety-six.
THOMAS CHARLES GRANT Hardware Stores, 51, Queens Road The Broadway
Watford Herts 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 :-
A cover rest for covers of dishes and the like, constructed in wood, metal or other
suitable materiel. The covers when removed from the dish rests upon it at an angle
to retain any drops of condensed steam and is of a suitable shape for standing either
on the floor or table.
A drip pan may be attached.
The use of a dish cover is to keep the joint hot when brought to table, but when
removed it so happens that no place is at hand to hold the cover when not in use,
so it is either placed on the floor or taken out of the room.
The cover rest provides a handy and convenient means of keeping the cover close at
hand either on the table or on the floor by the side of the carver.
A. Rubber ring to prevent cover from rubbing against metal frame.
B. Tray to catch condensed steam from cover when 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 what I
claim is,
A rest for meat and the like covers when in use or not as hereinbefore described
T. CHAS. GRANT.
Improvements relating to Bedsteads and Fenders.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Bedsteads and Fenders.
1, WILLIAM ALLMAN, of the Firm of Cope Allman and Company, Tube
Manufacturers, of Unity Tube Works, Icknield Square, in the City of
Birmingham, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the samo is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists of improvements relating to bedsteads and fenders, my
object being to so construct or form the top rails, and other tubes of a bedstead or
fender, that the ends of the upright rods or other parts to be connected thereto
shall be readily covered in such a manner as to give a neat finish and appearance.
In order that my invention and the method of carrying the same into effect may
be the more readily understood I append hereunto one sheet of explanatory
drawings to be hereinafter referred to ;-
Figure 1 is an elevation representing a portion of a bedstead constructed in
accordance with my invention.
Figures 2 and 3 represent in sectional end elevation and side elevation
respectively, and to a larger scale, one form of my improved top rails or othor
tubes with a portion of a rod or upright tube connected thereto.
I form the top rail A and the horizontal tubes B of a form preferably as shown
at Figures 2 and 3, having a continuous groove or recess along the underside to
admit the end of the uprights C to be connected thereto. In this manner the
extremity of each of the uprights is readily covered or enclosed by the tube
surface against which they abut or to which they are attached and made to present
a neat and finished appearance without additional mounts or labour beyond placing
and securing them in position.
The upper side of the tubes A and B are preferably made to a convex
configuration, and the sides with a concave surface, such as illustrated at Figures 2
and 3, but 1 make auch modifications as may be necessary to suit the particular
design or pattern of bedstead to be constructed.
The application of my invention to the construction of fenders differs in DO
essential particular from its application to bedsteads such as herein before described
and as illustrated in the drawings.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is;
The improvements relating to bedsteads and fenders comprising the covering of
the extremities of the uprights or other tubes by the tube surface against which
they abut, substantially as described and as illustrated.
MARKS & CLERK,
18 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13 Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.
Process for the Preservation of Beer.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 31st Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Process for the Preservation of Beer.
I, ALBERT LIPPKE, Merchant, of 59 Hohestrasse, Tilsit, Prussia, 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:-
It is a well known fact that all kinds of beer consist of unfermented extract of
malt, alcohol, carbonic acid and water. As soon as the beer is at a temperature
above five degrees Centigrade it commences again to ferment; that is to say its
decomposition or spoiling commences. The object of the present invention is to
preserve the unfermented extract still remaining in the beer, that is to render it
incapable of fermentation, without otherwise changing its nature. This is done by
abstracting, from other beer, by distillation, the volatile substances and adding
these direct, in the course of distillation, to the beer to be preserved.
In the execution of this process of preservation, the alcohol is abstracted by
distillation from some other strong beer, and together with the liberated carbonic
acid is distilled into the beer to be preserved. Hereby the process of fermentation
of the extract is totally prevented without in any way changing the nature of the
extract.
The percentage of the alcohol to be distilled will depend on the quality of the
beer. If the extract of the beer is of 5%, 2-5% of alcohol are necessary to
render the extract, remaining in the beer, incapable of fermentation, but if the
extract of the beer amounts to 8%, 4% of alcohol are necessary, that is to say
50% of the extract of the beer to be preserved. On a beer however, having for
itself a great quantity of alcohol, the addition of alcohol is reduced to 25°, so
that to English porter, Culmbacher, and the like, only 25% of alcohol of the
quantity of extract are to be added.
By this process a new constituent is incorporated in the beer while, nevertheless,
the quality of the beer remains as before; however, it has acquired the property
of being insusceptible to the influence of temperature above five degrees Centigrade.
Moreover it possesses the great advantage that its consumption does not entail any
unpleasant consequences such as are otherwise caused within the human system,
through the fermentation ensuing within the body.
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:-
Process for the preservation of beer, characterised by the addition, to the beer
to be preserved, of volatile substances abstracted from other beer by distillation,
such addition being effected immediately in the process of distillation.
Dated this 4th day of August 1896.
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Bolts and Nuts.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 2nd Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Bolts and Nuts.
I JAMES CORP of No. 1 Gower Place, Euston Road in the County of London,
Surveyor 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 prevent nuts from becoming detached, or from.
getting loose upon the bolt. My present invention is an addition to and an
improvement upon the mechanism referred to in the previous Letters Patent upon
this subject, numbered 16,581 & dated July the 27th 1896.
By reference to the accompanying drawings it will be seen that a short groove A
is cut in the bolt B across the threads of same but not extending the whole length
of the screw.
The inner end of this groove is terminated by a hole or slight indentation in the
bolt for the purpose of receiving the head or bent end of the key C. This arrange-
ment has the advantage of not weakening the bolt at the point where the greatest
strain is likely to occur, namely just inside the nut.
Another advantage of causing the head or inner bent end of the key to enter a
hole at the inner end of the groove is that there is no further need of countersinking
either the washer or the nut, as described in my former Letters Patent. The nut
has radial grooves D cut across its outer face, into either of which the key may be
bent and embedded, and the nut thereby locked.
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 manner of securing a perfect safety lock uut for any purpose whatsoever,
and made substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
JAMES CORP.
An Improved Writing Desk or Slab more particularly applicable as an Adjunct to Telephone Receivers.
Year: 1896

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Writing Desk or Slab more particularly applicable as
an Adjunct to Telephone Receivers.
We, FREDERICK CHARLES LEHFELDT of 93 and 94 Chancery Lane in the City of
London, Publisher and Advertising Agent, and JAMES STEVENS of No. 36 Cathcart
Road, in the County of Middlesex, 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:-
This invention relates to an improved writing slab or desk inore particularly
applicable as an adjunct to telephone receivers, for the purpose of recording messages
or writing memoranda &c.
It consists of an inclined slab, or desk, which can be fixed against a wall or partition
or against a telephone receiver, under which slab is a metal bracket adapted to carry
a roll of continuous paper which can be drawn over the face of the slab, so that as it
becomes used, a fresh piece of paper can be readily brought into use.
The accompanying drawing represents a side elevation of a desk according to my
invention. The slab or desk A is fixed in an inclined position to a wall or it might
be to a telephone receiver, and is provided at its upper end with a slit through which
a strip of paper 1 can pass from a continuous roll R mounted in brackets H fixed to
the underside of the slab or desk. A metal plate M pivotted to a convenient part of
the brackets H bears on the roll of paper and acts as a brake to prevent the too
rapid unrolling of the paper, and if necessary it may be assisted in its action by a
spring E as shewn.
The paper P is passed through the slit over the face of the slab or desk A and
under a guard G at the lower end thereof, the lower edge of which guard may be
serrated to facilitate the tearing off of a slip or piece of the paper.
A pencil K can be attached to any convenient part of the desk.
After recording a message received through a telephone or otherwise the strip of
paper P is drawn forwards and the part on which the message has been written can
be readily torn off leaving a fresh piece of paper ready for recording the next
message.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :-
An improved writing desk or slab for recording messages memoranda and the like
constructed and operating substantially as herein described and shewn.
1000
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
A New or Improved Fitting for Kitchen Ranges and Hearth Plates.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1896-Accepted, 4th Apr., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Fitting for Kitchen Ranges and Hearth Plates.
1, FRIEDRICH AUGUST DREIFÜRST, Merchant, of Schumachergisschen, Leipzig, in
the Kingdom of Saxony, 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 :-
Tbis invention has for its object to provide a simple and cheap device for the
protection of cooking vessels to be placed in the openings of hearth plates or cooking
ranges.
If cooking vessels are placed directly in the rings of hearth plates or kitchen ranges,
so as to bring them into direct contact with the fire or furnace gases, the bottom is
soon covered with soot and dirt, and may be damaged by the fire.
To avoid these drawbacks, I place in the opening of the hearth plate or range a
pan shaped or dish shaped vessel adapted to surround the lower part of the cooking
vessel and to prevent its direct contact with the fire.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is a vertical section of a hearth provided with a protective pan in which
is placed a cooking pot
Figs. 2 to 4 show various forms of the protective pan on a larger scale.
The pan shaped fitting A is introduced into the opening of the hearth plate and
surrounds the lower part of the pot so as to protect it against the flames.
This hearth fitting may be pressed from a single piece of sheet metal, or
composed of several pieces. Its sides may be cylindrical or conical, or of any other
convenient shape.
In order to rest securely on the hearth plate, it has at its upper end a circular
flange or border piece B, as shown, which forms a practically air-tight joint.
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 protective fitting for hearth plates and kitchen ranges, consisting of a pan-shaped
or dish-shaped vessel made of one piece of sheet metal or composed of several pieces,
and placed in the opening of the hearth plate or range, said vessel being provided
with an upper flange or border with which it rests on the hearth plate or range so
as to close the opening of the same, substantially as described.
Dated this 2nd day of March 1896.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
Improvements in Hooks and Eyes for Wearing Apparel and other purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 13th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hooks and Eyes for Wearing Apparel and other
purposes.
JESSIE AIREY Married Woman of 8 Well Close Terrace Leeds in the County
of Yorkshire 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 hooks and eyes, which are fastened, not only at their
rear end, but also at their front end, the objects being to conceal these from sight,
when the garment, is together, that is to say "hooked," and to exclude all possibility
of the thread by which they are sewn on slipping or shifting, and to provide a
firmer fastening than has hitherto obtained.
This invention is illustrated by the accompanying drawings, in which
Fig. 1 shows the form of the hook,
Fig. 2 is a view of the eye, while
Fig. 3 shows the hook engaged with the eye.
Referring to these drawings, the improvement consists in the shanks A of the
hooks or eyes as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, forming the rings or loops B at the rear
end, continuing and finally forming loops or rings C near the top or front end, of
the hooks or eyes as shown in the drawings; by means of which they are fastened
or attached to the cloth or material, in such a manner as to exclude all possibility
of the sewing thread shifting or slipping.
The rings or loops B also serve by means of thread to fasten the hook or eye.
This mode of attaching these hooks and oyes serves also to prevent all gaping or
coming apart of the parts of material connected together by said hooks and eyes so
that the fit of the garment is improved in consequence.
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. Hooks and eyes of all kind in which the shanks A after forming loops or
rings B continue and finally form loops or rings C of any desired or suitable shape
into which the sewing thread can rest, with the object of effectually preventing
the sewing thread from moving, and also entirely preventing the hooks or eyes
from being pulled out of, or away from the material to which they are attached.
2. The mode or manner of constructing hooks and eyes substantially as
hereinbefore described, with reference to and shown in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 28th day of December 1896.
JESSIE AIKEI.
Improvements in the Steering Wheels of Ships.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 30th May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Steering Wheels of Ships.
I, ARIE WILLEM FREDERIK BENNIK, of Apeldoorn, in the Kingdom of the
Netherlands, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to bo performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The steering wheols of ships heretofore employed have handles which project
singly and separately from the periphery of the wheel. Now it often happens that
when the rudder is caught or struck by a heavy sea, the wheel is violently
oscillated and the projecting haudles aforesaid get caught in the garments of the
men controlling the steering in such a manner as to injure them or in some cases
to fling them overboard.
The object of this invention is to obviate the aforesaid danger.
In the accompanying drawing which illustrates this invention:-
Figure 1 is a view in side elevation of a steering wheel embodying my invention.
Figure 2 is a similar view showing a modification thereof, and "
Figure 3 is a view showing a further modification.
Throughout the views similar parts are marked with like letters of reforence.
The arms or spokes b of the steering wheel carry a rim or annular frame a to
which the handles c are fixed at any suitable angle or inclination, the outor ends of
the said handles being connected to a second rim or annular frame a¹ as shown by
Figure 1. The handles c may be fixed to the spokes b in which case the corners
or angles formed at the places of attachment of the handles to the spokes, are
covered in or over by the rim a on the side from which the whoel is operated by
the steersman.
As a modification two rims a may be used as shown by Figure 2, the said rims a
and a being equally supported by the spokes b and each supporting an equal number
of handles c.
As a further modification the rims and a' may be set in the same plane so that
the handles would be straight and lie in the same plane as the spokes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained tho nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
1 claim is :-
(1.) The improved steering wheel for ships as hereinbefore set forth.
(2.) A band steering wheel for ships in which the handles are supported at their
outer onds by a second rim or annular frame, as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 25th day of April 1896.
Dated this 25th day of April 1898.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Improvements in Hair Pins and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 6th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hair Pins and the like.
I GWLADYS MURIEL DAVIES 6 St. John's Crescent Canton Cardiff Spinster
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 and effect of my invention is to prevent the pin when used for the
purpose of fastening up or fixing the hair in any desired position from shifting or
falling out.
And that my invention and the manner of performing and carrying the same
into effect may be understood I have appended seven drawings illustrative
thereof.
The hair pin invented by me consists of and is formed by a series of corrugations
as shewn at Figure 1 which represents the elevation and at Figure 2 which
represents the plan.
These corrugations will differ in number and size according to the length of the
pin desired and manufactured.
Figure 7 shows the elevation of an alternative spiral formation of the pin. The
revolutions in this pin will differ in number and size according to the length of
the pin desired and manufactured.
Figures 3 and 4 show a plan representation of different forms of head which
may be used at the top of either forin of pin instead of the simple curve shewn at
Figure 2.
Figures 5 and 6 show an elevation representation of different forms of point
which may be used as a termination for either form of pin instead of that shewn
at Figure 1.
The corrugated pin is inserted into the hair in the same manner as an ordinary
pin. The spiral pin is inserted into the hair by a half rotary motion-the reverse
motion being used for withdrawal.
Either and both forms of pin will remain permanently in the hair through any
amount of exercise or after washing the hair and until intentionally withdrawn.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. A corrugated hair pin differing in the number and size of the corrugations
according to the length of the pin.
2. A spiral hair pin differing in the number and size of the revolutions according
to the length of the pin.
3. The application of either of the forms of heads and points represented by
Figures 3. 4. 5 and 6 in the drawings attached-to both or either forms of pin.
4. The mode or manner of constructing hair pins and the like substantially as
and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this Fourth day of April 1896.
GWLADYS MURIEL DAVIES.