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Improvements in Envelopes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 28th Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Envelopes.
I, AUGUST FLAMM, of Koblenz-Neuendorf, in the German Empire, Commercial
Traveller, 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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My invention has for its object, improvements in envelopes by which the draw-
backs of the envelopes as now universally in use, are obviated. Envelopes are
usually gummed on the inside of the closing flap and it is the custom to close or
fasten such envelopes together by moistening or damping the gummed portion
of the closing flap by means of the tongue, although various devices have been
constructed to effect the closing of envelopes mechanically. Besides the natural
aversion against bringing the tongue in contact with the gum, there is the
drawback in connection with envelopes of the present kind that frequently
the contents is sealed to the envelope by the closing of the flap, in view of the
gummed edge being too broad, or that the tongue removes the gum or a great
part of same, so that a reliable closing of the envelope cannot be effected.
According to the present invention all these drawbacks are completely obviated
by gumming instead of the closing flap a of the envelope, the side flaps bc.
The gummed portion de will be arranged on the outer upper edge of the side
flaps. By damping the inside of the closing flap a upon the tongue it can be
pressed down upon the gummed portion d e, thereby reliably closing the envelope.
Of course,
I do not confine myself to a particular shape or arrangement of the
envelope.
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:-
:-
An improved envelope having the gummed portion arranged on the outside
of the side flaps instead of on the inside of the closing flap, so that on damping
the closing flap and pressing it down on the body part of the envelope, closing
of the envelope is effected, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 0441
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B. REICHHOLD,
24, Luisen Strasse, Berlin, Germany, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 3rd Dec., 1898
Improvements in Golf Clubs.
I, CUTHBERT STRACHAN BUTCHART, Golf Club Maker, Pollok Golf Club House,
Pollokshaws, in the County of Renfrew, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :―
This invention, which relates to golf clubs having wooden heads, such as drivers
and brassies, has for its objects by an improved mode of splicing the head to the
shaft to render the club less liable to be broken at the joint or neck and to obtain
enhanced driving effect by extending the spring of the shaft in proximity to the
neck or head of the club.
The invention is illustrated by the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 being an
elevation of the club as constructed under my invention, and Figure 2 a similar
view showing separated the two parts constituting the splice.
In carrying out the invention I shorten the length of the spliced joint uniting the
head A and shaft B and form the head A with a short splicing end or neck
part A¹ having in it a V-shaped longitudinal groove A² into which is fitted the
spliced end of the shaft B which is cut to V-shape at B¹ to enter the aforesaid
groove, the end of the shaft being carried down to within a short distance of the
sole A³. The spliced joint is secured in the usual way by a short lapping C of cord
or twine after glueing or cementing the joint. By this means a secure joint is
made much closer than usual to the head A and the spring of the shaft B is retained
down to the neck of the club.
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 golf club the head of which is provided with à short neck having a V-shaped
groove to which the end of the shaft, which is cut to V-shape to enter said groove,
is spliced and bound by lapping near the club head the splicing end of said shaft
being brought down close to the sole of the club, substantially as and for the
purpose set forth.
A New or Improved Composition for Electrically Firing Detonators.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1898-Accepted. 10th Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Composition for Electrically Firing Detonators.
I, GEORGE PERCY BICKFORD-SMITH, of Trevarno, Helston, Cornwall, 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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My invention relates to a composition constituting the charge for exploding a
detonator this charge being suited for being fired by an electric spark. I
intimately mix the following ingredients in about the stated proportions by
weight;
Sodium tungstate
Copper precipitated
Strontium nitrate
Antimony sulphide
Silver precipitated
Potassium chlorate
Electrotype plumbago
4 parts
2 parts
4 parts
96 parts
108 parts
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192 parts
20 parts
This composition being placed in any suitable casing in contact with the
exposed ends of a pair of wires can be fired by an electric spark between the
wires causing explosion of fulminate, or other detonating charge, contained in
the casing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is;-
A composition for electrically firing detonators, consisting of the ingredients
above mentioned mixed in about the proportions stated.
Dated this 5th day of October 1898.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in File Boxes.
Year: 1898

page_text: ARTHUR ERNEST WALKER, a Fancy Goods Manufacturer, of No. 18, Chiswell
Street, London, E.C., do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A box is made either with a round or flat back, & with a fall-front side.
Also an index is placed in the box in order to enable the user to file away his
letters alphabetically. This is done by sewing the index to the hinge of the box
either with thread or wire, & by sticking the bottom of the index to the hottom
of the box, thus cheapening the production of the file, & doing away with the
necessity of removing contents from the original box.
By the above means a box file with an index has been compactly contrived,
thus giving very much extra convenience to the users of files.
Dated this 14th day of December '98.
An Improvement in File Boxes.
ARTHUR ERNEST WALKER, a Fancy Goods Manufacturer, of No. 18, Chiswell
Street, London, E.C., 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 improved file box is made in the shape of a box from two inches deep &
upwards, as the above title indicates; & as shewn on drawing herewith Fig. 1.
The lid A & bottom B of the box is made of strawboard covered paper, the
former being hinged with linen, so that when the file is in use, it falls over on
to the desk in just the same way as the top-cover of a book does when it is
opened. The sides E & C & back D are made of wood; the right hand side C
being hinged so that it can fall down. (See Fig. 1.)
Moreover, an alphabetical index is sewn into the left hand side of the box.
This is effected by means of the aforesaid side being lined with linen into which
the leaves of the index are sewn, thus the index is held quite stationary.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. A box file which has an index placed inside, & which is held quite
stationary, as hereinbefore stated.
15th day of September 1899.
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Improved Means for the Introduction of Liquid Fuel to Burners used in Hot Air Motors or the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Feb., 1898-Accepted, 12th Mar., 1898
Improved Means for the Introduction of Liquid Fuel to Burners
used in Hot Air Motors or the like.
I, LOUIS HEINRICI, of Zwickau, in Saxony, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
In burners at present used for liquid fuel, especially in those for hot air motors,
the fuel is admitted under pressure by the arrangement that the fuel receivers are
either placed at a higher level than the burner or compressed air is introduced into
the fuel receiver.
The present improvement follows the second principle and the air pressure
required is not produced by pumps, but obtained by the expansion of the air
contained in a receiver by means of heat.
The annexed drawing shows the application of the invention to a hot air motor
in which the improvement is represented diagrammatically.
The hot air chamber B is surrounded by an air receiver L of any form. From
this receiver La pipe passes to a receiver P which is filled with liquid fuel and
which may be arranged either quite close to or at some distance from the place of
combustion. The pipe a is conveniently.connected and connects the upper part of
the vessels Land P respectively. From the under part of the vessel P a pipe b
passes to the burner G. The valve V serves for regulating the passage of the fuel
to the burner. S is a cup which is provided for holding spirit for the purpose of
warming the burner head c. F is a screw port for the introduction of the fuel into
the receiver and which may be constructed also as an anti-return valve for the
admission of air.
When this device is to be put into operation, the cup S is filled with spirit or the
like, the latter is ignited, whereupon the warmth produced is communicated to the
burner head c, and to the air receiver L. The air enclosed in L expands and effects
by means of the pipe a a pressure on the liquid fuel in the vessel P. The valve P
is then opened and the fuel passes to the burner G, where it is vaporized. The
burner G works energetically under the produced pressure and operates for instance
in the present case a hot air motor. This method is of course applicable to other
purposes in a similar manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
Improved means for the introduction of liquid fuel to burners used in hot air
motors or the like characterized by the combination of an air receiver L placed near
the burner with a receiver for liquid fuel P, so that the air expanded in the air

page_text: receiver L by means of heat effects a pressure on the liquid fuel assisting the
vaporization of the latter substantially as set forth.
Dated this 1st day of February 1898.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant, 18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London.
Improvements in the Manufacture or Treatment of Paper.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in the Manufacture or Treatment of Paper.
I, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS HALL, of Bellows Falls, Vermont, U.S.A., Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In the Specification of a former patent granted to me No. 12208 of 1897 I described
the production of an absorbent and yet adhesive facing on paper by means of clay or
other facing material casein and formie aldehyde. I have since discovered that a
similar result may be obtained by the use of acid in place of formic aldehyde.
The
I produce the casein as is usual by means of a mineral acid but in place of washing
out the acid as completely as possible as has heretofore been done I leave in a small
percentage. I then dissolve the casein in alkali and add the clay or the like.
composition so formed is spread on the paper in the usual way and as it remains
soluble for some time there is no difficulty in preventing the machine from clogging
which is a matter of great importance. After a few days however the coating becomes
insoluble and cannot be washed off the paper.
Dated thin 10th day of Sa 1000
I, WILLIAM AUGUSTUS HALL, of Bellows Falls, Vermont, U.S.A., Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
In the Specification of a former patent granted to me No. 12208 of 1897 I described
the production of an absorbent and yet adhesive facing on paper by means of clay, or
other facing material casein and formic aldehyde. I have since discovered that a
similar result may be obtained by the use of acid in place of formic aldehyde.
I produce the casein as is usual by means of a mineral acid but in place of washing
out the acid as completely as possible as has heretofore been done I leave in a small
percentage say from % to 1% per cent. I then dissolve the casein in alkali in the
ordinary manner and add the clay or the like. The composition so formed is spread on
the paper in the usual way and as it remains soluble for some time there is no diffi-
culty in preventing the machine from clogging which is a matter of great importance.
After a few days however the conting becomes insoluble and cannot be washed off the
maner.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
The manufacture or treatment of paper substantially in the manner described.
Dated this 29th day of May 1899.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 29th day of May 1899.
WM. J. WHITEHOUSE,
Notary Public, King's Co., N.Y.,
Ctf. filed in N.Y. Co., N.Y.
WILLIAM A. HALL.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, WILLIAM MILROY, of 4, Queen Street, Govan, in the County of Renfrew,
North Britain, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to a new or improved ring for pipe joints and has for
its object to construct these in such a manner as to make a thoroughly tight
joint and capable of standing a very high pressure.
In carrying out my invention, I make the ring of any suitable metal or
material and of a breadth according to the size of pipe. This ring is grooved on
each side, the grooves being in the form of corrugations, saw-cuts, or other
analogous form.
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200
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1000
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Patent Agents.
I, WILLIAM MILROY, of 4, Queen Street, Govan, in the County of Renfrew,
North Britain, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to a new or improved ring for pipe joints, of any kind,
shape, and size, the same being also applicable for boiler door joints, and has
for its object to construct these in such a manner as to make a thoroughly tight
joint and capable of standing a very high pressure.
In order that my invention may be properly understood and readily carried into
effect, I have hereunto appended one sheet of drawings, of which
Figure 1 is a front elevation shewing my improvements.
Figure 2 is a transverse section of Figure 1.
In carrying out my invention, I make the ring A of any suitable metal or
material and of a breadth according to the size of pipe. This ring is grooved on
each side, the grooves B being in the form of corrugations, sawcuts, or other
analogous form, and of any desired size.

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
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The new or improved ring for pipe or boiler door joints provided on each side
with grooves in the form of corrugations, saw-cuts, or other analogous form and
of any desired size, substantially as described and illustrated on the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 29th day of May 1899.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Patent Agents.
Detachable Tie Holders.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 19th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Detachable Tie Holders.
I, JOHN FREDERICK SAUNDERS, of 43, Clapham Road, Lowestoft, in the County
of Norfolk, Butler, 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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My invention relates to improvements in that class of holder which is usually
attached to ties and scarves in a suitabe position to engage with the collar for the
purpose of retaining such tie or scarf in the desired position relatively to the collar.
My improvements relate to the construction and form of such a tie holder whereby
the holder is readily attached to the tie in any desired position without stitching
or other fastening and again readily detached.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of such a holder to an enlarged scale.
Fig. 2 is a broken section through the collar and tie showing the holder in
position, also to an enlarged scale.
The holder Fig. 1 is formed from a single length of wire both ends of which a¹ a²
are pointed. The length of wire is doubled in half so as to form a U bend with
parallel arms preferably separated by a distance about equal to the thickness of
the wire. About 1th of the length of the doubled wire from the bend end is bent
fup at 6 so as to form a hook, while about of the remaining length is bent over
at e so as to form a reverse hook. The ends e are preferably not bent parallel to,
but gradually approach the upright wires d so that only a small space separates the
points a¹ a from the commencement of the bend b.
The holder may readily be inserted into the tie by pressing the two points a¹ a²
downwards into the inner side of the tie as shewn in Fig. 2, the points a¹ a² having
been inserted at the point f in the scarf g. The hook 6 is shewn engaging with
the underside of the collar h. No sewing or other fastening is required, so that
the holder may readily be detached when desired.
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 construction of detachable tie holder as described and shown upon the
drawings for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 10th day of January 1898
Improvements in Air Propelling Fans or Ventilating Apparatus.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Feb., 1898-Accepted, 5th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Air Propelling Fans or Ventilating Apparatus.
I, HUGH WILLIAM WADDLE, of Llanmore Works, Llanelly, in the County of
Carmarthen, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:
My invention relates to open running fans or apparatus for ventilating mines,
tunnels and the like, and it has for its object to collect the air after it leaves the
blades of the fan in such a manner as to avoid eddies and re-entry of air between
the blades, and to effect the distribution of the said air to the outer atmosphere at
a greatly reduced velocity, so as to utilize the kinetic energy in the air before it
leaves the fan. To attain this object I provide curved or inclined plates or exten-
sions forming an annular orifice extending around and beyond the tips of the
blades, which orifice is first convergent and then divergent, so as to first gradually.
reduce the discharge area and then to gradually increase it. My invention may be
applied most advantageously to the fan known as the Waddle fan for example,
with curved sheets or plates fixed to the sides of fan at the periphery where the
blades end, and extending all round the fan but the fan may be of any other
ordinary, or suitable, construction as regards the blades and other parts.
I will describe my invention more particularly with reference to the accom-
panying drawing, in which Figure 1 represents as an example a portion of a
Waddle fan provided with an arrangement according to my present invention, a
portion of the sides being shewn broken away in order to shew the improved
arrangement of the discharge aperture. Figure 2 illustrates part of the blades and
this aperture in transverse section.
According to my present invention I attach curved or inclined annular plates
or extensions A to each side B of the fan at the edges of the opening through
which the air is discharged and extending all round the periphery of the fan, thus
forming an exit for the air, the sides of which first converge and then diverge. By
these means the mechanical and manometric efficiencies of the fans or ventilating
apparatus are increased.
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:.
The combination with fans or ventilating apparatus of curved or inclined plates
or extensions applied to the discharge opening and shaped so as to afford a discharge
passage which first converges and then diverges in transverse section, substantially
as and for the purpose hereinbefore described and illustrated by the example shewn
in the accompanying drawings.
Dahin and d... nå tal
1000
Improved Album or Holder for Illustrated Postcards.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Dec.. 1898
Improved Album or Holder for Illustrated Postcards.
I, MAX BAUMBACH, Business Manager, of Eilenburgerstrasse, Leipzig-Reudnitz, in
the Empire of Germany, 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:-
This invention for an improved album or holder for illustrated postcards relates to
an arrangement for mounting and preserving illustrated postcards, such arrangement.
being in the highest degree peculiar and suitable for its purpose.
In the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings:
Fig. 1 is a cross section of the holder for postcards constructed according to this
invention.
Fig. 2 is a cross section of the case in a folded up form and with the holder in
which the cards are mounted enclosed therein.
Fig. 3 is a cross section of the case unfolded and
Fig. 4 is a plan of Fig. 3.
In order to furnish the collectors of postcards with a cheap and practical means
of keeping the cards in good order, the leaves B which serve for mounting the
cards are put together in zigzag form and placed in a suitable case K on the
bottom A of which a second bottom C joined in a suitable manner to the cover D is
arranged, such bottom C being pivoted at a suitable point in the case, and
having the object of raising the collecting leaves B, when the cover D of the case is
opened, so that the same may be conveniently taken out of the case (see Fig. 3).
Whatever the further construction or ornamentation may be, the essential feature
of the invention is that the collecting leaves which are arranged in zigzag form are
placed in a case or box with a bottom plate which is raised by means of the
cover.
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 album or holder for preserving postcards, the characteristic feature of
which is that an arrangement of collecting leaves B, which are put together in zigzag
form, are placed in a case K, having a bottom plate C which is raised by means of
the cover of such case substantially as described.
2. The improved album or holder for illustrated postcards substantially as de-
scribed with reference to the drawings.
Thated this 6th day of October 1898.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, Agents.
A Combined Corkscrew and Opener for Bottles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 28th May, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Corkscrew and Opener for Bottles.
We, HAROLD ROBERT SMYTH, of 24, Academy Street, Belfast, Gentleman, and
GEORGE DUNCAN MACKAY, of Canning Street, Edinburgh, Gentleman, 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:—
This invention relates to a combined corkscrew and opener for bottles and has for its
object to provide in addition to the ordinary wire spiral or screw for removing corks
from bottles, a device for removing what are known as crown corks.
In carrying the invention into effect, we cast, or otherwise form of any suitable
metal, a handle having secured to it the usual spiral wire, and which handle forms the
opener for the crown corks before referred to, such handle being of a convenient
contour and of sufficient size to allow of an opening being formed therein of sufficient
size to allow of the said opener or handle being placed over the crown cork.
The opener or handle is formed at one side with a plain portion having a thin edge
which when the opener or handle is in position upon the crown cork, will engage with
the edge of the corrugated cap forming part of the said crown cork and permit of the
same being prized off the bottle.
In order that the invention may be the better understood drawings are appended
in which :-
Fig. 1 is a side view of the combined corkscrew and opener.
Fig. 2 is a section.
Fig. 3 is a view showing the method of employing the opener, the said opener being
shown in section.
A is the handle which as aforesaid also forms the opener and which has cast or
otherwise secured therein a spiral wire B for insertion into a cork. The handle A,
which is approximately oval in outline and is formed with an opening C the inner
edges of the handle being bevelled as indicated at D and having at the end where the
spiral B is a web F extending across the opening at right angles to the line of the
spiral and tapered off toward the edge as shown in Fig. 2.
G Fig. 3 is a crown cork (seen upon the neck of a bottle) to remove which from
the bottle, the edge of the web F is caused to engage with the corrugated edge of
metal cap, the body of the opener resting upon the top of the said cap and upon
raising the end of the opener by means of its corkscrew handle, which is provided
with a case or cover H to protect the fingers, whilst using the opener, the said crown
cork will be prized from the bottle.
The case H is preferably provided with an indentation, which engaging with one of
the spirals in the corkscrew, holds the case on more firmly.
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 :-
With a corkscrew for opening bottles containing alimentary or other liquids, the

page_text: combination of a device for removing "Crown Corks," substantially as herein
described and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
New or Improved Method of Arranging Advertisements and other Matter in Publications.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 28th Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Method of Arranging Advertisements and other
Matter in Publications.
I, WILLIAM VERNON ABBOTT, of 144, Fleet Street, in the City and County
of London, Publisher, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention has for its object a novel arrangement of advertisements and other
matter in publications and of such nature that a reader may quickly and easily obtain
the information sought for therein.
I will describe iny method as applied to a journal dealing with the sale or
otherwise of house and landed property, but it will be obvious from such
description that the application of such method is not necessarily limited to this
absolutely.
With a journal dealing with such property I divide each page thereof horizontally
into a given number of portions, preferably three. The uppermost of these contains
first the name of the town or district to which such page is devoted together with
a description of such town or district and any other information relating thereto
which may be considered of interest.
The second and third divisions are devoted respectively to an advertisement of
the principal auctioneer, house, land or estate agent, or the like of the town or
district and to advertisements of property for sale, to let, or to be otherwise dealt
with.
The whole of the pages of the publication are arranged in alphabetical order
according to the name of the town or district they are devoted to, thus rendering
it simple and easy of reference.
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 :-
Publications having the contents thereof arranged substantially as described.
is 16th day of December 1898.
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention "Office, Mitre Court, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
CASTLE SMITH,
66 Invention " Office, Mitre Court, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improvement in the Method of Fitting the Stock to Ships' Anchors.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Oct., 1898-Accepted, 17th Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Method of Fitting the Stock to Ships' Anchors.
JAMES MEEK, 10, Carlton Mansions, Portsdown Road, Maida Vale, London, W.,
Engineer and Shipbuilder, 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 has for. its object the manufacture of jointed crossheads hinged
on to the shank for fitting anchor stocks into.
The stock, being fitted in the jointed crosshead, can be laid along and on the
shank for ease in handling, for stowing, and for letting go.
When in use and with any strain on the cable, the stock will instantly be
brought athwart of the shank and flukes, and so cant the anchor.
The shackle ends of the shank as shewn in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be made
of forged or cast metal, and can be fitted to all existing and to new anchors that
require stocks.
The jointed crosshead gives a much better housing to the stock than when
it is fitted through or on to the shank, and it also allows the anchor to be more
easily handled and stowed and much more convenient for letting go than when
the stock is firmly fixed to the shank. Much time, labour, and risk, will be
saved in working an anchor with the stock fitted in the jointed crosshead than
when when the stock is fixed into or on to the shank.
In Figures 1 and 2, c and d shew the position of crosshead and stock when
the anchor is in use.
Figures 1 and 2 represent an elevation and plan of the shackle ends of the
shank of the anchor when stowed on board the ship. Figures 3 and 4 represent
an elevation and plan of the crosshead and stock when the anchor is in use.
In the Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 a represents the shackle end of the shank of the
anchor, 6 the joint, c the crosshead and d the stock.
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 jointed crosshead for fitting the anchor stock into.
Improvements in and connected with Signal-bells for Cycles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Signal-bells for Cycles.
We, JULIUS HERRMAN THIEME, Bicycle Dealer, of 11, Engelgasse, and OSKAR
OTTO ALT, Official, of 3, Kleine Fischstrasse, both at Naumburg-on-the Saale, in
the Empire of Germany, 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: -
This invention relates to a cycle-bell operated by means of a friction wheel
placed behind the cycle fork, and so connected with the bell (which is attached to
one side of the fork of the front wheel) that the said friction wheel can be raised
or lowered by means of a lever situated inside of the said fork and the bell be
put in or out of action, from the handle-bar.
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing illustrates in side elevation a cycle
signal-bell arranged in accordance with this invention.
Figure 2 is a plan thereof.
The gong A is attached by means of clips, or in any other suitable manner, to
one of the sides of the fork h of the front wheel. Inside the fork h is situated a
lever, one arm e' of which carries at its end a sleeve situated behind the fork.
This sleeve forms a bearing for a spindle f which turns therein, and carries the
friction wheel a at one end, and the hammers g at the other end as shewn. The
end c¹ of the lever is maintained constantly in its highest position by the spring
d. At the other end c of the lever a suitable cord, rod, or other suitable device i
forms a connexion with any convenient actuating mechanism attached to the
handle-bar in such a manner that when it is actuated the end c of the lever c²
will be raised and in consequence the end c will move downwards and press the
friction wheel a into such a position as to be over the pneumatic tyre B of the
cycle wheel and come into contact with such tyre.
The friction wheel a is thereby rotated and sets the hammers g also in rotation,
so that they strike the gong or bell A and cause it to sound.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
The cycle bell-signalling device which consists of a gong or bell A situated on
one side of the fork h of the front wheel B of a cycle, a friction wheel a actuated
by the said front wheel and causing the hammers g to strike the gong A, and
the spring lever mechanism for putting the friction wheel a into and out of action,
the whole combined, arranged, and operating, substantially as hereinbefore de-
scribed with reference to the drawings.
DL:
1
1000
An Improved Process for Hardening Steel.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 7th Apr., 1899
An Improved Process for Hardening Steel.
A communication by GUSTAV BEHR, of 1, Mozartstrasse, Cologne, and THEODOR
WALLFISCH, of 213, Breiter Weg, Magdeburg, both in the Empire of Ger-
many, Merchants.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of the Agency for Foreign
Patent Solicitors, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, and 6, Bank Street, Manchester,
both in the County of Lancaster, 118, New Street, Birmingham, in the County of
Warwick, and 322, High Holborn, in the County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
The hardening of steel has hitherto been connected with difficulties in so far
as the steel developed cracks or broke. The present invention has for its object
to entirely avoid this drawback by the following process.
The steel is as usual coated with a solution of waste lime and varnish, heated
to a cherry red and then immersed for some seconds in warm water. The steel
is then immersed in rapeseed oil for some time (about double the preceding time)
and finally placed in a moderately cool bath of rock oil or water mixed with
waste lime.
Owing to the steel having been first immersed a short time in water, heat is
rapidly withdrawn from its outer layer so that this layer becomes hard. If the
steel were allowed to lie in water until completely cool the internal core would
also rapidly cool so that cracking or splitting of the steel would be unavoidable.
But by the steel being only allowed to remain in the water a few seconds and
then dipped or immersed in rapeseed oil the internal cooling is delayed whilst
the outer layer loses indeed some of its former hardness.
In order to re-establish the latter, the steel is finally placed in a moderately
cool bath. If it were only cooled in oil it would not become sufficiently hard.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondents, I declare that what I claim is :-
An improved process for hardening steel, characterized by the steel heated to
a cherry red being first immersed for a short time in warm water, then for a
longer time in rapeseed oil, and finally for the complete cooling down being
immersed in a moderately cool bath, such for instance as rock oil, substantially
as herein before described.
Dated this 6th day of April 1898.
An Improved Curling-iron.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Dec., 1898-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Curling-iron.
I, GUSTAV NEISs, of No. 72, Friedridestrasse, Friedrichshagen, in the Kingdom
of Prussia, German Empire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my
said invention for an improved curling-iron, and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to an improved curling-iron or friezing-tool, and the object
of my invention is to provide an iron or tool having a comparatively large heating
surface so constructed and shaped to firmly grasp and hold the hair to be curled,
thereby facilitating and accelerating the manipulation of friezing or curling the
hair.
The new feature of the curling-iron of my invention consists in a new and par-
ticular shape of the pair of irons which constitute the tool and fit into each other
to hold the hair to be curled. The said shape is clearly represented in the accom-
panying drawing, which illustrates the curling-iron in persepective view. the two
halves or irons proper A, and B, being shown in a position slightly lifted from
each other.
As clearly shown in the drawing, the irons proper A, and B, of the tool are
undulated in the direction of their width. one side being concave and the other
convex, and the said two irons A. and B, being of equal shane, fit into each other
and take a very firm hold on the hair clasped between. The longitudinal edges a.
and b. of the two irons A, and B, may conveniently be bent, as shown. to better
engage each other and prevent the hair from slipping between the two irons. The
shanks C, of the two irons A. and B, are pivoted to each other, as usual and
opened or closed by handles D. The irons proper. A. and B, may be cast or
stamped. rolled or wrought into the desired shape. Owing to the undulated shape
of the said irons. the hair will be quickly brought into a fairly curled state and
retain the same for a long while, as sufficient pressure may be applied in treating
the hair with the heated tool.
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 friezing-tool having curling irons fitting into each other and so shaped to
present, in cross-section, an undulated line, substantially as and for the purpose
set forth.
1
December 1898.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Nov., 1898-Accepted; 28th Jan., 1899
I, GUSTAV STAUPE, of 124, Krummestrasse, Witten on the Rhine, in the Empire
of Germany, Hotel Proprietor, 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 billiard table, with a skittle arrange-
ment, the billiard balls placed on a particular spot being pushed by means of a
cue against the skittles, which are set up in the ordinary manner.
Underneath the billiard table is a boarding or channel which is slightly
inclined towards the centre, and so attached to the table that the balls which have
been used in playing the game and have fallen through a slot at the one end of
the table, roll back again automatically to the other end of the table where the
players are standing.
In the accompanying drawing:-
Fig. 1 is a plan of a billiard table with arrangement for playing skittles, con-
structed according to this invention.
Fig. 2 a longitudinal section and Fig. 3 a transverse section of the same.
The billiard table 1, is of the usual shape, of varied size, and furnished with
suitable legs and cushions.
The skittle-course 2 is arranged along the middle of the billiard table, and is
wider at one end 4 than at the other, that is to say, at the end at which the
skittles are set up. At one end of the table at 3 is a place for putting the balls
on, and at the other end 4, the various places for setting up the skittles, these
places being duly marked.
As will be readily seen, the game is played by pushing the balls against the
skittles. The scoring is effected in the usual manner, as the game can be played
exactly in accordance with the practice in ordinary skittle play. Misses can be
penalised, and so on.
In order to make the billiard table capable of being used for other games also,
compartments furnished with numbers can be attached to the end of the table, as
is usual in Russian billiards. Other alterations are also admissible for extending
the scope of the play.
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
1
11 Lilliand bla the distinguishing feature of which in that on the table

page_text: the cue in the ordinary way at one end of the board, after knocking over the
skittles or otherwise running back again automatically to the player through an
obliquely formed groove or channel below the billiard table.
Dated this 16th day of November 1898.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improved Funnel.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st July, 1898-Accepted, 27th Aug., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Funnel.
I, JOHN HENRY KENDLE, of North View, Spencer Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight,
Clerk, 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 funnel that shall cause all and
every kind of liquids to flow uninterruptedly, and to facilitate the pouring in
or filling of all casks, bottles, jars or any other vessel of every description, thereby
saving the unnecessary time that has hitherto been wasted by the delay in filling
casks, bottles, jars &c. by the ordinary funnel. This funnel which provides for
the free escapement of air may be made of any metal or any material, it is formed
by inserting an ordinary funnel A (in the annexed drawings,) of any desired size
into the lower portion of another ordinary funnel B such portion being of sufficient
length to stand above the opening of the vessel into which the liquid is to be
poured, the exterior portion B to be preferrably of the same shape, but not neces-
sarily so as the interior portion A; the exterior portion B to be larger in circum-
ference throughout, than the interior portion A leaving sufficient space, suitable
to the size of the funnel, between the two portions A and B to permit the free
escape of air; the inside of the exterior part B to be fastened to the outside of
the interior part A in two or more places at both top and bottom C, D, E, F, by
soldering or otherwise.
In the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings Fig. I is an elevation, partly
in section of a funnel constructed according to the invention viewed from the top
end; Fig. II is an elevation, partly in section of a funnel constructed according
to the invention viewed from the bottom end.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
:-
1. A funnel formed with an external air passage thereby preventing the over-
flow of liquids when being poured therein.
2. A funnel constructed substantially as described with reference to the
drawings.
Dated this Twentieth day of July 1898
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 19th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1809
DOUGLAS ELSON, Tobacconist, 7, Wellington Place, Northampton, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A paper pouch, for the prevention of waste in tobacco, while carrying same,
or in charging pipes.
The scolloped front in diagram is for insertion of pipe while filling, the back
flap to roll round body of bag when out of use.
Dated 1st of December 1898
DOUGLAS ELSON, Tobacconist, 7, Wellington Place, Northampton, England,
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 paper pouch for the better carrying of tobacco, than heretofore, made of paper
having a scollopped front as shewn in the drawing A¹ A" A¹ to allow of a more
ready insertion of the pipe into the pouch while filling the pipe with tobacco
without wasting any.
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 paper bag or pouch made in the manner above described and shewn in the
drawing.