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Improvements in Laced Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Aug., 1892-Accepted, 24th Sept., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Laced Boots and Shoes.
We, EDWARD DON of Dunedin in the Colony of New Zealand, Bootmaker, and
JAMES DEARSLY of Christchurch in the said Colony of New Zealand, Accountant
do hereby declare the nature of our 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 more particularly to a method of lacing boots and shoes
through holes contained in the inside linings or facings whereby the laces are
rendered invisible, except at or near the top where it is necessary to fasten the
said laces.
Laced boots and shoes have heretofore been made with eyelet holes in the outside
facings, through which the laces are passed thereby rendering the said laces visible
as far as such eyelet holes extend; but according to our invention we make the two
outside facings of the boot or shoe without eyelet holes except at or near the top
where there is one in each facing, the lace holes being contained in an inner lining
or facing on each side of the said boot or shoe, the lace being passed under cover of
the outside facings through the lace holes in the said inner linings or facings and
thence through the said eyelet holes at or near the top, thereby being visible only
where it is necessary to fasten it, as hereinafter described with reference to the
drawings hereunto annexed wherein :
Fig. 1 is a front view of a boot shewing the lace holes in the inner linings and
the lace attached ready for putting on the foot.
Fig. 2. is a front view of the boot after being laced up. A. A. are the outside
facings of the boot, each having only one eyelet hole a therein at or near the top.
B. B are the inner linings or facings in which the lace holes b are formed.
Before the boot is put on the foot the lace is passed through the lace holes b
with the ends passing out through the eyelet holes a as shewn in Fig. 1.
After the boot is put on the foot the two ends of the lace are drawn tight, when
the boot closes and the lacing is hidden as shewn in Fig. 2; the boot thus having
a much neater appearance than when all the lacing is visible whilst the laces wear
much longer than with boots or shoes laced in the ordinary manner. Upon
removing the boot from the foot the lace is not required to be taken out of
the holes a, but merely slackened sufficient to allow the boot to clear the foot.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
The method of lacing boots or shoes through holes 6 contained in the inside
linings or facings B. B and the construction of boots and shoes for the purpose of
rendering the lacing invisible, substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated
in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 90th day of June AD 1892
EDWARD DON.
JAMES DEARSLY.
Improvements in Bottles or like Vessels.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Feb., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Nov., 1892-Accepted, 3rd Dec., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bottles or like Vessels.
I, JAMES WARD, Commercial Traveller, of Whitwood House, Whitwood-Mere,
near Castleford, Yorkshire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The roughening of the inside of glass or other bottles, or vessels, by sand blasting
or other means, for the purpose of holding the crust, or sediment, deposited by
wines, beer, or other liquids, and for the protection of such liquids or substances as
may be injured by light.
DL 101
1003
JAMES WARD.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bottles or like Vessels.
I, JAMES WARd, Commercial Traveller, of Whitwood House, Whitwood Mere,
near Castleford, 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:-
My invention has reference to certain improvements in bottles or like vessels.
And my said improvements consist in roughening the inside. of glass or other
bottles or like vessels by sand-blasting (a process well understood by the manu-
facturers of such bottles or vessels as will be subjected to it) or by other suitable
means, for the purpose of holding the crust or sediment deposited by wines, beer
or other liquids, and for the protection of such liquids or substances as may be
injured by light.
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 manufacture of glass or other bottles or like vessels having their interior
surfaces roughened for the purpose of holding the crust or sediment deposited by
wines, beer or other liquids, and for the protection of such liquids or substances as
may be injured by light, substantially as set forth.
Dated L
1000
JAMES WARD.
John E. Walsh,
Royal Exchange, Leeds, Patent Agent.
An Improved Button for Trousers and other Garments.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 8th Oct., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Button for Trousers and other Garments.
I, HARVEY JOHN WHITE of 8 Bookham Street Hoxton London N. 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:-―
This invention relates to improvements in buttons, and has for its object to
provide a button which can be readily and securely fixed in position on the
garment.
This invention is more especially applicable to buttons for trousers, but may also
be employed for ornamental or other buttons, and consists in making the button
with a shank of the form generally used in ordinary paper fasteners. To fasten
the button, a small slit is made in the cloth and the shank pushed through, the two
legs being then opened, gripping the cloth between them and the head of the
button. When used for trousers, the shanks should be made stout, and of strong
material, so that they will not. readily give, but for other buttons, where there is
less strain, slighter material may be used.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. 1 is an elevation of the button,
before it is inserted in the garment, Fig. 2 a side view; and Fig. 3 a plan of the
button attached to the cloth.
A is the head of the button, formed in the usual manner, but without holes,
having the shank B, formed of two legs. These legs are bent, after being pushed
through the slit inade in the material of the garment, into the form shown in Fig. 2,
thus effectually preventing it from being withdrawn or the button from being
torn off.
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 :-
:-
My improved button made with a shank forined of two legs, capable of being
bent into the position shown in Figs. 2 and 3, substantially as described and for the
purpose specified.
The out J
1043
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
An Immovable Buffer for Water Closet Seats.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Aug., 1892
Complete Specification Left. 28th Nov.. 1892-Accepted. 20th May. 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Immovable Buffer for Water Closet Seats.
JOHN COCHRANE Junior Plumber 77 & 78 Kirkgate Leith do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It is for use in connection with hinged seats for water closets and consists of a
half ball or sphere made of rubber with a round brass plate or shield with a hole in
the centre which has a bevelled rim all round to suit the rubber half ball. The
shield is furnished with screw holes in order to attach it to the under side of the
seat. The rubber buffer when fixed in position projects through the hole in shield
and cannot get out of position. The novel features of the invention are that the
fixing of the buffer does not weaken the water closet seat and is so securely kept in
position that when once fixed the buffer cannot be lost or pulled out.
Dated this Thirteenth day of August 1892.
JOHN COCHRANE, JUNIOR.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Immovable Buffer for Water Closet Seats.
I, JOHN COCHRANE Junior of 77 & 78 Kirkgate Leith, in the County of
Midlothian, North Britain, Plumber do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to an immovable buffer for water closet seats.
In order that my invention may be properly understood and readily carried into
effect I have hereunto appended an explanatory sheet of drawing on an enlarged
scale, which I will now proceed to describe.
Figure I is an elevation showing my improvements.
Figure 2 is a plan.
Figure 3 is a section.
The invention consists of a half ball or sphere A of rubber, and a shield B. This
shield consists of a flat plate of brass, or other suitable material, with an opening in
the centre which has a bevilled rim all round to suit the curve of the rubber. The
rubber is placed in the opening in the shield and projects beyond the bevilled edges,
and the shield is fixed to the under side of the seat by means of screws so that the
rubber cannot get displaced.
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 buffer constructed substantially as and for the purposes herein before
described and shown on the accompanying sheet of drawing.
Dated this 26th day of November 1892.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
Improvements in Stays for Hinged Windows.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application. 10th May, 1892-Accepted, 2nd July, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stays for Hinged Windows.
1, AUGUST PETERSEN, of Brodersby Mill, near Carby, Schleswig-Holstein,
Germany, Mill Proprietor, 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 :-
The
According to the present invention, there is provided a device for fastening
windows which automatically latches itself fast with the window frame.
window is kept open by means of a rod so that it can neither close by itself or
move to and fro. In order to close the window it is necessary to unlatch the
device.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings which are marked with
figures and letters of reference corresponding with those used in the following
explanation thereof, the same letters being used to denote the same or corresponding
parts throughout the various views.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a plan of an open window provided with a device according to this
invention, engaged to hold said window open.
Figure 2 is a side elevation of the window and device shewn in Figure 1; and
Figure 3 is a front view of the open window.
Figure 4 illustrates the fastening device in side elevation and plan.
On the lower part of the window sash there is provided a groove a, in which is
hinged, by means of the pin b, a rod c, in such a way that said rod will rock upon
the pin. On the other end of the rod c there is a notch d, and on the window frame
there is a plate e provided with a slot at f, through which the rod e passes. At the
back of the plate
e there is a groove g provided in the window frame for the
entrance of the rod c.
When the window is pushed open, the notch d on the end of the rod c auto-
matically engages over the edge of the plate e, and the window is fastened. In
order to close the window, the notched end of the rod c must be released by raising
said rod so that the notch d disengages from the plate e.
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 window fastening device constructed and operating substantially as herein
described, namely a device comprising a rod c hinged to the window sash, and having
a notch d which automatically engages with the plate e, fixed to the window frame,
as set forth.
D
CHEESBROUGH & ROYSTON, Fels. Chart. Inst. P.A..
15, Water Street, Liverpool, Applicant's Patent Agents.
Improvements in and connected with Yeast.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1892
Complete Specification Left. 3rd Mav. 1893-Accented 2nd June 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Yeast.
I, HUGH REID of 65 Oswald Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Malster
and Yeast Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
:-
This invention has for its object to provide a cake whereby yeast can be carried
about in a dry state thus preserving it for an indefinite period.
The cakes are composed of meal, flour, or other cereal produce or a combination
of two of such substances and yeast, and syrup or extract of malt or other analogous
substance.
The cakes after being made up are dried by a current of air or in any other
convenient manner.
Dated this 26th day of November 1892
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Yeast.
I, HUGH REID, formerly of 65 Oswald Street, but now of 6 Carlton Place,
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Malster and Yeast Merchant, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention has for its object to provide a cake or biscuit whereby yeast can
be carried about in a dry state, thus preserving it and keeping it inert for an
indefinite period.
The invention consists in the mixing or blending of yeast, barm, or ferments
with flour or other cereal produce, or a combination of two of such substances, and
making the same into cakes or biscuits.
The cakes or biscuits after being made up are dried by means of a current of air
in a chamber, room, or kiln in which the air has been expelled or exhausted, or in
any other convenient 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 :-
Treating yeast substantially in the manner and for the purposes hereinbefore
described.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
An Automatic Hydrant Valve.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Feb., 1892
Complete Specification Left 17th Dec. 1892-Accepted. 21st Jan., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by JOSEPH REDICOU, of 358, Ontario Street,..
Toronto, Canada.]
An Automatic Hydrant Valve.
HENRY WALTER, Gentleman, 14 Addison Road Bedford Park Chiswick do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The apparatus consists of a valve located at the inner end of the hydrant-plug
& connected to a cylindrical sleeve which moves within the plug when the
coupling of the hose is being screwed on, this sleeve is forced backward by the ring
corresponding in diameter with the sleeve & extending inwardly towards the tail
piece of the coupling, when the coupling is being unscrewed the pressure of the
water shuts the valve.
11
1
1000
HENRY WALTER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Automatic Hydrant Valve.
I, HENRY WALTER, Gentleman, of 14, Addison Road, Bedford Park, Chiswick
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 consists of a metal valve for use in connection with fire hydrants,
water mains &c. &c. A is a valve located at the inner end of the hydrant plug B.B.
and connected to a cylindrical sleeve C which moves within the plug B. B, when
the coupling F F of the hose is being screwed on, this sleeve C is forced backwards
by the ring E E, corresponding in diameter with the sleeve C, and extending
inwardly towards the tail piece of the coupling F F, so forcing the valve against
the lugs G G, and thus holding it in position to allow a free way or passage for
the water or other liquid into the hose.
When the coupling F F is being unscrewed the pressure of the water or other
liquid in the hydrant or main, shuts the valve A which is held in the proper
position for that purpose by the lugs G G; so enabling one, two, or more valves.
on the same hydrant or main being brought into use at the same time without.
turning off or checking the pressure of the water, or other liquid in the hydrant.
or main, or interfering with the action of any other valves that may be at work.
I do not bind myself to this particular mode of constructing the valve, but.
prefer to use the above described method.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
(1). The valve working and located at the inner end of the hydrant plug.
(2). The lugs holding same in position to be closed.
(3). The cylindrical sleeve attached to valve and working in plug.
(4). Mode of connecting loose sleeve and relative positions of both.
(5). The ring of the same diameter as the sleeve and bearing upon & actuating
the same.
DL
1 1
1
1000
Expansion Joints for Floors.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Dec., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 25th Aug., 1893-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Expansion Joints for Floors.
SIDNEY VIGERS, Parquet Flooring Manufacturer, 537 King's Road, Chelsea,
S.W. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To allow of the expansion or swelling of wood-block, parquet or other floors
when laid on concrete or exposed to damp, and to prevent the floor buckling up or
curling and becoming uneven, I place outside the borders or straight margins, a
series of springs made of wood, steel or other flexible metals, indiarubber or other
substances with the requisite elasticity.
The springs are hidden by being placed in the space under the skirting, dado or
other wall lining and they allow the margins of the floor to move outwards when
the swelling of the wood by damp takes place, and thus prevent the floor becoming.
bulged up or uneven.
If any subsequent shrinkage occurs the springs will force the margins back into.
their place.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Expansion Joints for Floors,
SIDNEY VIGERS Parquet Flooring Manufacturer 537 King's Road, Chelsea,.
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 :-
To allow of the expansion or swelling of wood-block, parquet or other floors when
laid on concrete, stone or other beds or when exposed to damp, and to prevent the
floor buckling up or curling and becoming uneven and in order to close up the
joints again in case of subsequent shrinkage I place outside the borders or straight
margins surrounding the floor a series of springs made of wood steel or other
flexible metal or metals, or of indiarubber or other substances with the requisite
elasticity.
The springs are hidden by being placed in a space under the skirting dado or
other wall lining, and the margins of the floor are thus allowed to move outwards
when the swelling of the wood from damp or other causes takes place, and the floor
is thus prevented from bulging up or becoming uneven. If any subsequent
shrinkage occurs the springs will force the margins or borders back into their place
and close up the open joints between the blocks.
The above description is further illustrated by the drawings accompanying this.
Specification.
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. An arrangement of springs working in a space outside or at the edge of a
wood block or parquet floor in order to allow for the expansion and swelling or
shrinkage of the wood and to close up any open joints which may arise from the
displacement or movement of the pieces or margins of such floor.
Dated this 25th day of August 1893.
SIDNEY VIGERS.
Process for Manufacturing Thin Steel or Iron Sheets Direct from Ingots or Welded Faggots.
Year: 1892

page_text: Process for Manufacturing Thin Steel or Iron Sheets Direct from
Ingots or Welded Faggots.
I, KARL WITTGENSTEIN, of 1 Krugerstrasse 18, Vienna, in the Empire of
Austria, Director of Iron Works, 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 the manufacture of thin steel or iron sheets direct
from ingots or welded faggots.
This is effected by subjecting the rough rolled ingots or welded faggots to simul-
taneous rolling and drawing by pairs of rolls arranged behind each other, set at
such gauges and worked at such relative speeds as to produce sheets of the desired
thickness.
The accompanying drawing illustrates in plan an arrangement of rolling mill
suitable for carrying out this invention.
The heated ingot or welded faggot is worked by rolls A. to certain dimensions,
such, for instance as a thickness of 30 millim. and a width of 1000 millim., and
trimmed by the shears. It is then, if necessary, reheated and rolled down by
rapidly revolving rolls B, (which may be three high) to a thickness say of
5 millim.
The plate is then run along the track C to a set of pairs of rolls D arranged
behind each other, having their gauges and speeds so chosen that the plate is drawn
from each pair by the next, being this subjected to simultaneous drawing and rolling
by which all buckling is avoided and the edges of the sheet are rendered straight
and true. The plate thus passing automatically from each pair of rolls to the next,
leaves the last pair as an even polished sheet of the desired thickness. The relative
speeds of the rolls may be determined by suitably proportioning their diameters or
the gearing by which they are driven from the motor.
The sheets thus produced, of dimensions, such for example as 50 metres long,
14 millim. thick and 1000 millims. wide, can be used direct for any purpose or may
be cut to suitable sizes and rolled down to serve for white metal, for which they are
to be preferred as being broader and softer than ordinary thin sheets. The process
described effects a saving in respect of labour, fuel and waste, thus substantially
reducing the cost of thin sheets.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The herein described process for manufacture of steel or iron sheets direct from
ingots or welded faggots by subjecting these after preliminary rolling to the action
of pairs of rolls working behind each other at such gauges aud with such speeds as
to simultaneously roll and draw the sheets.
Tlated this 0th day of September 1892.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Boxes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Feb., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 4th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 5th Nov., 1892
Improvements in Boxes.
ALFRED WILLIAM CRANE Fancy Box Maker Chesnut House Tanner Street
Barking Essex, E. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My claim is for a triangular box, with, or without corrugated tubes of paper or
any soft material inside; these may be fixed to the interior of the box either in a
circular, oval or triangular manner. The box can be manufactured of straw board,
card-board, paste-board, mill-board, wood or wood-pulp. The object of my
invention being to provide a secure medium of forwarding fragile articles by parcels
post or other means of carriage. I append a design for the cutting and folding
the triangular form of this box, which can be made of any necessary size or
proportion.
•
DL 11000
ALFRED WILLIAM CRANE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boxes.
ALFRED WILLIAM CRANE Fancy Box Maker Chesnut House, Tanner Street,
Barking, Essex, 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 claim is for a triangular box, with or without corrugated tubes of paper or
any soft material inside, these may be fixed to the interior of the box either in a
circular, oval or triangular manner. The box can be manufactured of straw-board,
cardboard, pasteboard, millboard, wood or wood pulp. The object of my invention
being to provide a secure medium of forwarding fragile articles by parcels post or
other means of carriage.
This design is for the cutting and folding the triangular form of this box, which
can be made of any necessary size or proportion.
The drawings have been left with the Provisional Specification and the drawing
represents the box in the flat as cut or stamped out of cardboard or any of the
other materials before mentioned.
The dotted lines denote the places where the box is to be folded and when so
folded the points A, B and C are inserted in the holes or slots marked A, B and C
to correspond with the letters denoting the points or tongues. The box will, when
thus folded, be triangular in form, secure at the sides and ends and may be fastened
either with any adhesive matter or tied with string, the holes D, D, D, D. being
punched for any tying material to pass through and render the fastening of the box
more secure.
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 triangular shaped box or envelope with slots and tongues, cut in certain parts
of the box and fit into each other when the box is folded for the reception of
fragile articles.
Dan ISA1000
A New and Improved Shape for Linings of Gloves.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Mar., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Dec., 1892-Accepted, 22nd Mar., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New and Improved Shape for Linings of Gloves.
RUSSELL GEORGE PITTARD Venetia House Yeovil, Somerset, Glove Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :—
In ordinary glove linings the opening for the thumb is placed just inside the
centre crease; the side seam is then joined up, (which shows badly) and a cut made
for the button slit.
I propose to place the thumb opening inside the crease, the edges will then
come as the button slit, the join will come from the top of the button slit, up
through the palm to the bottom of finger.
Dated this 22nd day of March 1892.
RUSSELL GEORGE PITTARD.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New and Improved Shape for Linings of Gloves.
I, RUSSELL GEORGE PITTARD of Woodlands (formerly of Venetia House)
Yeovil Somerset, Glove Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In ordinary glove linings the thumb-opening (A) is placed just inside the centre-
crease (C) the finger end being divided into seven parts. Six of these parts are
equal & one double, the double one being in the middle. The lining is then
doubled over, the two sides sewn up through & a cut made part way up the
seam (B) for the button-slit ; & is ready for the glove.
I propose instead of putting the thumb-opening inside the centre-crease (C) to
put it inside the crease (B) the finger end being divided into 7 parts as before,
but in different order. First a small finger, then the double (D) then the 5 small,
the double one being thus in the same position to the opening as before.
The lining is then sewn up for about inches in the middle & is ready for the
glove. Thus no button-slit has to be cut, only half as much labour to sew up &
no disfiguring side-seam.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
"A patent for putting the thumb-opening at the side of the seam,
the fingers to correspond, so as for no seam to be visible."
Dated this 21st day of December 1892.
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The Employment of certain Ingredients and Means for the Manufacture of Fire Lighters therefrom.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Oct., 1891-Accepted, 3rd Dec., 1892
CORT PIE DI DVITICATION.
The Employment of certain Ingredients and Means for the
Manufacture of Fire Lighters therefrom.
1, ROBERT CAMPION, of 25 Fairfield Road, Bow, London, Chemical 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 invention relates to fire lighters, and has for its objects to utilize certain
waste materials, and to obtain an efficient fire lighter which will emit very little
smoke when burning.
For this purpose, I take such materials as the following:-Waste peat litter,
waste oak dust, or oak refuse, cocoa nut fibre, rice husk, or any other waste fibrous
material alone or in combination, and place it in a cylinder and submit it to a
pressure with steam to free it from all ammoniacal liquid, or other impurities, and
turn it out in a fairly dry condition.
I then take fifty per cent. of this dried. material, and add ten per cent. of waste
animal charcoal obtained from oil refiners and other sources.
To this, I add forty per cent. of a waste resinous pitch obtained from the
distillation of rosin.
These ingredients, I place together in any suitable machine and thoroughly mix
whilst in their dry state, I then transfer the compound to a pan or boiler, and
heat to a temperature of about 212° Fahrenheit, so as to amalgamate the
compound. After it has thus been amalgamated by heat, the compound is
transferred to suitable moulds of the required shape for fire lighters or block
fuel, as the case may be, and it is there submitted to hydraulic, or other pressure,
and allowed to cool.
The blocks thus produced are very clean to handle, and whilst burning with a
vigorous flame, emit very little smoke.
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 :-
1. The foregoing treatments of the materials named to produce a compound
capable of being pressed to shapes suitable for fire lighters, as set forth.
2. The employment of wood or fibrous refuse when freed from impurities, with
animal charcoal, and resinous pitch, in or about the proportions named, and the
formation of a compound therefrom for moulding into fire lighters, as described.
Dated this 2011 1
October 1992.
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H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said R. Campion.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said R. Campion.
Improvements relating to Drain and other Pipes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 11th Jan., 1893-Accepted, 4th Mar., 1893.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Drain and other Pipes.
I TERESA THORP of 34 Brookland Road, Wandsworth Road in the County of
Surrey, Gentlewoman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of this invention is to make drain and other pipes so that they shall
not be liable to turn round when being placed in position or at other times.
According to this invention instead of forming the socket of pipe as at present I
form it with a projection flat or seat to rest on the ground.
The drain or other pipes may be made of any suitable material.
Dated this 19th day of October 1892.
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Drain and other Pipes.
I TERESA THORP of 34 Brookland Road, Wandsworth Road in the County of
Surrey, Gentlewoman, 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 make drain and other pipes so that they
shall not be liable to turn round when being placed in position or at other times.
According to this invention instead of forming the socket of pipe as at present I
form it with a projecting flat or seat to rest on the ground.
The drain or other pipes may be made of any suitable material.
And in order that my said invention may be better understood I will refer to the
drawing accompanying this Specification in which Fig. 1. shews elevation of a pipe
and socket and Fig. 2. end view of same a. shews pipe, b. socket c. flat portion to
rest on the ground or against any place where the pipe is fitted so as to prevent its
turning round.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
In drain and other pipes the socket having a flat thereon for the purpose set
forth.
anuary 1892.
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improved Composition for Covering Walls and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by LA ROY FREESE GRIFFIN, of the City of Troy,
County of Rensselaer and State of New York, United States of America,
Chemist and Teacher.]
Improved Composition for Covering Walls and the like.
1, HENRY HARRIS LAKE, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake & Co., Patent Agents,
45 Southampton Buildings, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In making my new composition for a covering for walls I first take about one
hundred parts by weight of waste sulphite liquor produced in the process of
preparing wood fibre for the manufacture of paper by the so-called sulphite process,
and I add to it about fourteen parts by weight of common glue, heating the mixture
until the glue is dissolved. A chemical reaction, or a series of reactions, follows by
which a new jelley like substance is produced. It is allowed to stand until all
reactions are complete.
I next take about thirteen parts by weight of wood fibre, preferably in the form
of sawdust, fifty parts of calcium sulphate, and thirty parts of sand and mix them
intimately. Finally, I add about thirteen parts of the new compound produced by
the action of the glue upon the waste sulphite liquor and a sufficient amount of
water to render the mixture plastic so that it can be spread in the ordinary way.
This new wall covering can be rendered harder and more dense by using less
of the wood fibre; or lighter and more elastic by increasing the amount. It also
hardens quicker if the wood fibre has been first dried, but it is not essential.
A wall covering possessing nearly the same properties can be made by using
ground marble in place of the sand, or pulverized slate, or an outer covering can be
made of either of these materials alone or mixed with calcium sulphate, hardened
by the new substance prepared from the glue and the waste sulphite liquor, as above
described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me by
my foreign correspondent I declare that what I claim is :-
:-
First. The new substance produced by the action of glue upon waste sulphite
liquor, substantially as described.
Second. The process of making a covering for walls by adding glue to waste
sulphite liquor, allowing it to stand until all resulting changes have been completed,
and then adding sand; ground marble or pulverized slate, wood-fibre and sulphate of
lime, substantially as described.
Third. A composition for a wall covering consisting of sand, marble or pulverized
slate, wood fibre, sulphate of lime and spent sulphite liquor to which glue has been
added substantially as described.
Dated this 8th day of November 1802
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Endless Metallic Cloths for Paper Making Machines.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Mar., 1892-Accepted, 30th Apr., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
Improvements in the Manufacture of Endless Metallic Cloths for
Paper Making Machines.
I BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD MILLS of 23 Southampton Buildings in the
County of Middlesex, Patent Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention,
(a communication to me from Paul Tourasse of la Bridoire, Savoy in the Republic
of France, Manufacturer of Metallic Cloths) and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement, reférence being had to the accompanying drawings and to the figures
and letters of reference marked thereon :-
The endless metallic cloth forming the object of the present invention is formed
by the interlacement of wire helices, arranged in the direction of the width of the
fabric, and flattened by rolling after the manufacture of the cloth.
It is intended to replace in paper making machines the ordinary endless cloths on
which is formed and drained the paper or the cardboard which is being manu-
factured.
In the accompanying drawing Figures 1 and 2 are drawn to a larger scale than
the actual size of the cloth.
The wire helices a, a, the length of which is equal to the width of the fabric, are
screwed into one another as shown in Figure 1. until by their juxtaposition the
desired length is obtained, the two ends of the fabric thus formed are united by a
last helix screwed at the same time into the two end helices and by this means an
endless cloth is obtained without seam or join.
This cloth being rolled between two rollers is flattened and lengthened into the
form represented at Figure 2.
It will be seen that the cloth being mounted on cylinders as shown in Figure 3
each of the wires being transversal they will act as hinges upon one another and
that the wires will not be bent as in ordinary wire cloths in which the longitudinal
wires are worn out rapidly by their repeated passage over the cylinders.
In addition the old wire cloths are joined by a seam, which leaves traces upon
the paper whilst the wire cloth constructed according to the present invention
presents a regular and continuous surface.
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 new metallic endless cloth for paper making machines formed by the interlace-
ment of wire helices arranged in the direction of the width of the cloth, and flattened
by rolling after the manufacture of the cloth.
B. J. B. MILLS,
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.
An Improved Valve for Cisterns.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd June, 1892-Accepted, 30th July, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Valve for Cisterns.
I, ALBERT EDWARD SHAW of 69 Richmond Road Barnsbury London N..
Clerk do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be perforined, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved ball valve for use in cisterns, such as those.
for water closets.
The hollow ball instead of being mounted on the end of a lever is attached to.
the lower end of a vertical rod or tube which passes through a suitably formed tap.
leading into the cistern. This rod is provided with a horizontal passage, which,
when the valve is in its lowermost position forms a communication between the
water pipe and the spout opening into the cistern. On the water rising it lifts the-
valve and arrests the flow of water by putting the passage through the rod out of
line with the pipe, the valve falling by its own weight into the open position when
not supported by the water.
In order that my invention may be more clearly understood reference is had to.
the accompanying drawing showing the valve applied to an ordinary water closet.
cistern.
A is the outlet valve leading from the cistern B to the closet, formed of rubber
with a rubber seat, and operated in the usual manner by a chain, lever and rod.
The water pipe C leading into the cistern is provided with the vertical tube D.
within which slides a rod or tube E having at its end the hollow ball F and near-
its upper part the passage G. As shown the valve is in its lowest position, being
prevented by the collar at top from falling through the tube D, so that the
passage G coincides with the inlet tube and allows the water to enter the cistern..
The dotted lines show the upper and closed position of the valve.
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 ball valve for cisterns consisting of a ball F fixed on the end of a
rod or tube E provided with a passage G and sliding in the tube E forming part of
the inlet pipe, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 16th day of June 1892.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant..
Improvements in Pivots for Pillar Letter Box Doors.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 7th June, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Mar., 1893-Accepted, 7th June, 1893.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pivots for Pillar Letter Box Doors.
1, FREDERICK GRIFFITHS of 11 Leland Street, Derby in the County of
Derby, Fitter do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to protect the pivots of pillar letter box doors from
injury by weather and dust.
As at present formed the socket into which the pivot fits is bored so that the
upper face thereof is either flush with the base of the box or slightly sunk below it,
and has a small groove or other device for lubricating the said pivot, in wet weather
the rain runs down the door and is drawn into the socket, the lubricating groove
assisting the wet into the socket to some extent.
In carrying out my invention I form a raised socket upon the base of the box,
the collar being slightly above the said base so that the wet cannot possibly get to
the pivot which is fixed into the boss cast on the door and fits into the socket as
will be understood. I bore a hole in the said boss passing obliquely to the pivot
and use this for lubricating the joint.
Dated this 4th day of June 1892.
W. SWINDELL,
Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pivots for Pillar Letter Box Doors.
I, FREDERICK GRIFFITHS, of 11 Leyland Street, Derby in the County of
Derby, Fitter, 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 protect the pivots of pillar letter box doors from
rain, dogs & dirt. As at present formed, the socket into which the pivot fits is
bored so that the upper face thereof is flush with the base of the box, having a
small grove for lubricating the pivot. In wet weather the rain runs down the
door and is drawn into the socket, the lubricating grove assisting the wet into the
socket.
In carrying out my invention, I form a raised bush upon the base of the box, the
face of which is inch above the said base, so that wet cannot possibly get to the
steel pivot which is fixed into the boss cast on the door, and fits into the bush as
shewn in drawing.
KEY TO DRAWING.
A. Pivot & socket as now in use.
B. Improved pivot with raised bush.
C. Pillar letter box complete with improved pivot & b
Paine R71

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
To protect the steel pivot from
1. Rain.
2. Dogs.
3. Dirt.
Dated this 2nd day of March 1893.
FREDERICK GRIFFITHS.
Improvements in Tennis Shoes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 21st June, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 25th Feb., 1893-Accepted, 27th May, 1893
DE BULLICATIVA.
Improvements in Tennis Shoes.
WILLIAM HENRY STEVENS Boot Manufacturer Springfield Road Leicester
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In manufacturing rubber soled tennis shoes with military heels, the heel portion
is cemented on with rubber solution instead of sewing as on flat soled shoes, the
machine being unable to sew through the thickness of an ordinary military heel.
This process is not only costly but liable to become uncemented.
To overcome these disadvantages I mould a rubber sole with military heel in one
piece. The heel part of the sole is so moulded that a narrow flange runs round the
seat, which enables me to sew all round the shoe in the usual way.
Dated this 20th day of June 1892.
W. H. STEVENS.
Improvements in Tennis Shoes.
WILLIAM HENRY STEVENS Boot Manufacturer Springfield Road Leicester
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 manufacturing rubber soled tennis shoes with military heels the heel portion
is cemented on with rubber solution instead of sewing as on flat soled shoes, the
machine being unable to sew through the thickness of an ordinary military heel.
This process is not only costly but liable to become uncemented.
To overcome these disadvantages I mould a rubber sole with military heel in one
piece. The heel part of the sole is so moulded that a narrow flange runs round
the seat which enables me to sew all round the shoe in the usual way.
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which
Figure 1 is a side view of the lower part of a tennis shoe having a sole with a
military heel attached thereto and
Figure 2 is an underside view of the sole and heel thereof.
According to my invention I mould the sole a and heel bin one piece, the sole is
formed as usual with a narrow flange a¹ around the same as far as the heel but the
heel b is so mounted on the seat or sole that a narrow flange b' runs round the seat
thereof in continuation of that around the sole which enables me to sew the sole to
the upper all round the sole and heel in the usual way as indicated by the stitches c
as though no heel were attached to the sole.
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 I am aware that it

page_text: has been previously proposed to mould in one piece a sole with heel portion of
rubber and I do not claim generally such formation of sole, but what I
claim is :-
A tennis sole of rubber or other suitable material moulded with a military heel in
one piece and a narrow flange round the seat of the heel to enable it to be attached
to the upper by sewing all round the forepart and heel substantially as and for the
purpose herein set forth.
D
W. H. STEVENS,
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.