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An Improved Meat Skewer Hanger.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 8th July, 1895-Accepted. 12th Oct., 1895
An Improved Meat Skewer Hanger.
ALEXANDER LAWRIE, of the Firm of Lawrie & Bishop, Manufacturers
of Wire Goods, 55, 56, & 57, Bradford Street, Birmingham, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The object of my invention, is to construct a spring skewer hanger, whereby the
meat skewers shall always be held in position, upon the hanger, & also be readily
attached & detached to the same.
Hitherto meat skewer hangers have been made in cast iron, in this form, they
are very ridiged, & will not hold in place, the micat skewers in transit, but to over-
come this difficulty, I make a spring skewer hanger to prevent the skewers from
coming or falling off the hanger.
In carrying out my invention, I take a strip of sheet spring brass & bend it at its
centre into a loop, & at the bottom of the loop, I crank at right angles, each arm,
& about one inch along the horizontal arms, I crank again the arms & slant them
backwards towards the central bend, & turn the ends of the arms into a half round
shape, which abuts themselves upon the metal, giving a free springing passage for
the eyes of the skewers to pass over, & to drop upon the arms & to be held secure
in the enclosed space.
1 form my improved skewer hanger, either in flat, or half-
round, or round wire, brass, steel, or any other required metal.
I shall make other shapes or designs of my spring meat skewer hanger, besides
the described one herein mentioned. Also spring may be attached to the usual
common cast iron metal skewers to their arms.
OPERATION.
The central bend, or loop, in my improved spring skewer hanger-the opening-
whereby it, is held in position, & the two arms can with ease, be opened, by
pressure in sliding the rings of the meat skewers over the curled arms & drop, &
hang in perfect safety upon the extended cranked arms, & cannot be removed without
the pressure being again applied, then they will glide over the turned ends when
required.
The accompanying drawing illustrates my improved meate skewer hanger.
Same letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 represents my improved spring meat skewer hanger, with the meat
skewers thereon.
a. spring skewer hanger. b. arms. c. loop or open space for the hanger to hang
in position. d. spring passages for the skewer rings to pass to hang upon the
arms. e meat skewers.
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.
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page_text: 2nd. I claim-A spring meat skewer hanger, as set forth described & illustrated
in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 6th day of July 1895.
JOHN BENNETT,
4 Cherry Street, Birmingham, Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 24th June, 1895-Accepted, 27th July, 1895
I, ARTHUR HAIG MILNE, of 7 Westbury Road, Forest Gate, London, E...
Joiner, 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 :-
According to my invention I use a box of circular or any suitable shape; with
partitions or divisions thereon and openings in such partitions or divisions to allow
of the passing three or more coloured balls, from one part to the other.
Fig. 1. is a plan view.
Fig. 2. is a sectional elevation.
The idea is to get three small differently coloured balls (which are within an
enclosed circular or other shaped box, a with preferably, a transparent top or lid,)
into their respective places in the centre e coloured to correspond.
The bottom of the box has a slight slope, towards the centre to enable the
operator to more easily get the balls into place.
There are also provided two circular ridges b b at equal distances apart with
gapps or holes d in same to allow the balls to pass through to the inner circle and
the centre is divided in such a manner as to catch and hold the balls when they are
manipulated in said centre.
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 new or improved puzzle substantially as described and illustrated with
reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 22nd day of June 1895.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23 Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant..
Improvements in the Manufacture of Table Forks.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Oct., 1895-Accepted, 30th Nov., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Table Forks.
I, WILLIAM HENRY FURNISS, of 43 Sheaf Gardens, in the City of Sheffield,
Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same has to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention of improvements in the manufacture of table forks has for its
object to lessen the cost of manufacture and to expedite the output, and it refers
more particularly to the first process of such manufacture namely the production of
the blanks or first shapes of the fork.
The most advanced method used to produce the steel blanks, in the present state
of the art, is to provide strips of steel of the desired length of the fork and of a
width from which two blanks can be cut, each end of the strip is then passed once
or twice between a pair of eccentric rolls to give the proper taper at each end for
the prongs and for the tang.
Each strip is then taken up by hand separately and the blank form is cut or
punched out in the ordinary manner, the machine being stopped between each cut
to adjust the strip; and to produce a clean cut and to prevent the punch dragging
the metal into the die a sufficient margin must be left as seen in Fig. 1, which is
drawn from an actual average strip.
It will be seen therefore that it is impossible to avoid producing a large amount
of scrap, and there is also great loss of time in the manipulation of so many strips
and in the repetition of the various processes and the stoppages in this method.
In carrying out my invention in place of preparing the small strips above
described I prepare suitable rolls and roll plates of metal of a width corresponding
to the length of the fork blank or thereabouts, and of any length, see Figs. 2, and 3,
the configuration of the rolls being such that the plate is reduced upon each edge
to the desired tapers for the prongs and for the tang see Fig. 2.
This plate being of a length from which dozens of blanks may be produced,
I now take to the punching press, and proceed with the aid of a proper bed and
punch to cut it up into blanks which can be done without stopping for adjustment,
a blank being cut out at each movement of the machine. The blanks can be cut
much closer together as indicated by the dotted lines in Fig. 3, a complete separate
blank as it drops from the machine being shown in Fig. 4.
These blanks are then pronged and finished by the usual processes.
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 the manufacture of table forks, cutting the blanks out transversely from a
previously prepared plate, having its longitudinal edges made thinner or tapered to
suit the desired thickness of the prongs and tang, substantially as described and
shown.
ROBT. F. DRURY, C.P.A.,
Bank Buildings, George Street, Sheffield, Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Square Top Gully Traps.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Nov., 1595
Complete Specification Left, 17th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 19th Sept.. 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Square Top Gully Traps.
We JOHN JOHNSTON GREEN and WILLIAM OATES of the Firm of Oates and
Green Limited of Claremount, Halifax, in the County of York, Sanitary
Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention refers to improvements in a square top gully trap such as that
described in Letters Patent No. 16884 of 1892 which consists in forming the outlet
at the corner or angle so as to make it adaptable for being fixed square against
any building, thus giving a direct lead without the use of a bend or elbow pipe.
Our invention consists in combining with such said gully, inlet openings iu
the sides or body of the said gully so that it will serve for one or more discharge
pipes.
Dated this 20th day of November 1895.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Patent Agents.
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We, JOHN JOHNSTON GREEN and WILLIAM OATES, of the Firm of Oates and
Green, Limited, of Claremount, Halifax, in the County of York, Sanitary
Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
This invention refers to improvements in a square top gully trap such as that
described in Letters Patent No. 16,884 of 1892 which consists in forming the
outlet at the corner or angle so as to make it adaptable for being fixed square
against any building, thus giving a direct lead without the use of a bend or elbow
pipe.
Our invention consists as shewn in the accompanying drawings in combining
with such said gully A, inlet openings B in the sides or body of the said gully so
that it will serve for one or more discharge pipes. C represents the outlet pipe
projecting from one corner of the gully.
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 :-
In a square top gully trap having the outlet pipe at one corner, the combination
therewith of one or more inlet openings B in the body or sides of the said gully all.
arranged substantially as shewn and described.
Dated this 14th day of August 1896.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,.
Halifax, Patent Agente.
Improvements in the Preparation or Manufacture of Asphalte or Cement for Laying Pavements, Floors, or the like.
Year: 1895

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Preparation or Manufacture of Asphalte or
Cement for Laying Pavements, Floors, or the like.
I, HERBERT HELLEWELL, of Royal Exchange, Manchester, in the County
of Lancaster, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of this invention is to provide an asphalte or cement for laying
pavements, footpaths, roadways, courts, roofings, floors or the like which shall be
more durable and less liable to crack than the asphaltes at present in use.
It consists essentially of a composition comprising pitch or bitumen almeidina
and finely granulated or powdered mountain limestone.
In carrying out the invention I take pitch or bitumen and heat it in a suitable
vessel until it becomes soft or liquid, to this I then add a quantity of almeidina or
potato gum which is thoroughly mixed and incorporated with the pitch or bitumen
and then a quantity of limestone in a fine or powdered condition.
The almeidina or potato gum as it is sometimes called may be mixed with the
pitch in its natural state or it may first be ground or otherwise treated to enable its
incorporation more readily to take place.
Instead of the almeidina or potato gum I may employ a mixture containing the
constituents of almeidina such as rubber, gutta percha, resin and oil to mix with the
pitch or bitumen.
The material when thus prepared is run into blocks and allowed to cool
and set.
As a flux for melting the blocks I use bitumen with a small quantity of fat either
with or without the admixture of almeidina.
The composition thus prepared may when being boiled for laying be charged
with from 25% to 50% of river sand spar grit shale gravel granite or similar
materials.
Dated this 1st day of October 1895.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
6, Bank Street, Manchester, Patent Agents.
Improvements in the Preparation or Manufacture of Asphalte or
Cement for Laying Pavements, Floors, or the like.
1, HERBERT HELLEWELL, of Royal Exchange, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, 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 object of this invention is to provide an asphalte or cement for laying

page_text: 2. An asphalte or cement for laying pavements roadways floors roofings or the
like comprising pitch or bitumen almeidina or similar materials and powdered
limestone or other filling materials substantially as described.
Dated this 1st day of July 1896
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Manchester, Liverpool, and London, Patent Agents.
An Improved Spinal Support.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Oct., 1895-Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1895
An Improved Spinal Support.
I, KARL REINHARD LANG, of Falkenstein in Voigtland, Kingdom of Saxony,
Teacher, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what mannor
the same 18 to be performed to be particularly described aud ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
The invention described in the present Specification consists of an improved
spinal support more especially for use of children, and it is especially remarkable
for its great simplicity of construction, its easy management and the beneficial
results derived from its use.
Reference being made to the annexed drawings, Fig. 1 shows the spinal support
and Figs. 2 and 3 illustrate its mode of use.
On a leather plate A two straps B are provided to fit over the shoulders and
meet and are fixed together again on the back at the spot C. At this spot C
another leather strap D is sewn to them and strap D may be buttoned
to the back of a chair or bench by means of button holes d. To the leather
plate A 18 also fixed a belt E which may be closed and opened on the
right hand side for which purpose it is secured by a hook F and the holes g
in the leather strap G. The double back pait El of the bolt E sorves to guide
the stiap D.
The leather plate A pierents too tight a strapping of the chest. The straps B
draw back the shoulders bent to the front, and thus not only prevent forward
inclination of the head but will accustom the wearer to a straight carriage and will
considerably facilitate the respiration.
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;
An improved spinal support for school children consisting of a leather plate to
which is fixed a belt to be opened and closed on the right band side, and to which
are also attached two straps united to a leather strap which may be fastened by
the aid of buttons on the back of a chair or bench.
Dated this 7th day of October 1895.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., London,
Agents to the Applicant.
A Composition for Polishing Metal.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Sept., 1895-Accepted, 19th Oct., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Composition for Polishing Metal.
I, WILLIAM ALFRED RAYNER, of Kimberley, in the Colony of the Cape of
Good Hope, Jeweller, 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 a composition for polishing metal, which I manufacture
as follows. With an ounce of aqueous ammonia diluted with three ounces of water
and coloured with three grains of orange dye, I mix prepared chalk in quantity to
make up about six fluid ounces. In using this composition, it should in the first
instance be well shaken, and a little being dropped on the article to be cleaned,
brushing is then applied until the article is dry. Or a piece of cloth or chamois
leather may be moistened with the polish and used to rub the article requiring to
be cleaned and polished.
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 polishing metal, manufactured and applied as herein set
forth.
Dated this 17th day of September 1895.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or connected with Candle-shade Holders.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Jan., 1895-Aocepted, 23rd Mar., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Candle-shade Holders.
WILLIAM SHEERMAN DOYLE 23 Chapter Road Willesden Park N.W. Army
Accoutrement Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
aud by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to secure a more perfect action in the use of
automatic candle shade holders and it consists of a light metal ring on which the
shade rests which is joined by an upright wire to a metal cap the latter fitting on
to the top of the candle & forming a grease guard which sinks as the candle burns,
and to ensure the metal cap sinking truly I provide a regulating rod & fix same to
the upright wire which joins the ring & cap, this regulating rod is kept in position
by it passing through two holes in a bracket fixed to the base of the candle.
This bracket may be made of brass or other suitable metal and the lower part is
bent at a right or other suitable angle to fit between the candle & the candlestick,
& is also provided with projections or points which are pressed into the candle
before putting same into the candlestick or holder, the upper part of this bracket
is bent and holes pierced in the upper & lower parts so that the regulating rod
passes through these holes.
I will now describe my invention by means of the drawings attached.
A. is the metal ring on which shade rests.
B. the metal cap fitting on top of candle forming a grease guard.
C. is the regulating rod attached to the wire connecting metal cap B & the
shade ring A and passing through the 2 holes in the bracket D.
D. is the bracket which is fixed into the candle by points or projections.
E. is the candle in position.
D'. is the bracket with holes pierced before being bent into shape as D.
The curved bracket D with regulating rod C and shade holder & grease
guard A & B attached being pressed into the lower end of the candle E & the metal
cap B dropped on to the top of candle is ready for use, and the candle being lit
will cause the metal cap B to descend evenly by means of guide rod C being
retained in proper position by the holes in bracket D.
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 employment of a bracket and a regulating rod passing through same
substantially as shown & described.
Dated this Tenth day of January 1895.
An Improved System of Boning Ladies' Dress Bodices.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Aug., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 8th Oct., 1895-Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved System of Boning Ladies' Dress Bodices.
LILLIAN CORBITT 165 Portland Street Southport Lancashire Dressmaker by
calling do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The bodice lining & material require to be seamed up seperately. Then the
galoon which is used for casing the bone, after being turned over about an inch
at the top end, is placed along the seam of the lining & sewn down each edge by a
row of machine stitching, thus forming a casing into which the bone is inserted,
afterwards being secured at the botton by means of a needle & thread. The
turnover at the top being sufficient to secure it at the top end.
Dated this 26th day of August 1895.
LILLIAN CORBITT.
An Improved System of Boning Ladies' Dress Bodices.
Miss LILLIAN CORBITT of 165 Portland Street, Southport, Lancashire,
England Dressmaker by calling 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 lining & material of bodice are seamed up separately. The galoon, or
bone-casing, after being turned down about inch at the top is placed along the
seam of the lining, & machine-stitched down each side, so forming the casing into
which the bone is inserted. The turnover at the top forming a stoppage for the
bone, it only requires to be secured at the bottom end.
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 :-
The right of securing the bone-casing to the seams of a ladies dress bodice by
means of machine-stitching.
Dated this 5th day of October 1895.
LILLIE CORBITT.
An Improved Compound for Electrical Insulating Purposes.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 28th June, 1895-Accepted, 5th Oct., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Compound for Electrical Insulating Purposes.
I, MAX MEIROWSKY, of 6, Roon Strasse, Cologne, Germany, Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of the said invention, and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :―
This invention relates to an improved compound for electrical insulating
purposes.
The improved compound consists of powdered mica conglomerated with wood or
other fibrous pulp, glue and paraffine.
These ingredients are preferably combined in about the following proportions to
within about 60% of the powdered mica, 30% of the fibrous pulp, and about
respectively equal proportions of the glue and paraffine. I, however, may use a
greater percentage of the powdered mica, and a less percentage of the fibrous
pulp; or a less percentage of the powdered mica and a greater percentage of the
fibrous pulp, but not with such advantage as the stated proportions obtain.
I may also use different proportions of the glue and paraffine, only requiring so
much of the former as will effectually bind the ingredients of the compound
together, and so much of the paraffine as will render the compound non-absorbent
of atmospheric moisture.
The compound may, advantageously, be prepared by adding to the finely
prepared fibrous pulp (contained in a suitable vat provided with means of con-
tinuously agitating the contents,) while hot and in a semi-liquid condition, the glue
and the paraffine, either separately or together, and, preferably, in a liquid
condition, continuing the agitation until such ingredients are intimately mixed with
the pulp; into which the powdered mica is then sifted or otherwise slowly
introduced, the agitation of the pulp being continued until the whole mixture is
homogeneous throughout.
The resultant compound is or may then be dried and rolled by heated rolls into
a sheet-like form as in the manufacture of paper, or it may be moulded, pressed,
cut or otherwise formed into any required shape.
When formed into sheets, its outer surfaces may be protected by floating
thereover a thin film of fibrous pulp.
The improved compound possesses electrical insulating qualities of high degree,
while being inexpensive in comparison with existing insulating means of equal
degree.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The hereinbefore described improved electrical insulating compound consisting
of powdered mica conglomerated with wood or other fibrous pulp, glue and
paraffine.
DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
321, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in Apparatus for Cutting or Slicing Dough and similar Materials.
Year: 1895

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Apparatus for Cutting or Slicing Dough and
similar Materials.
I, JACOB SCHMITZ, Confectioner, of Weinstrasse 43, Düren, in the Kingdom of
Prussia, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
In the dough-cutting rollers usually employed by confectioners and bakers the
cutting discs are of uniform diameter and mounted on a rigid roller. Consequently
the roller could not adapt itself to the inequalities of the table, and the dough
was frequently not cut through the whole thickness.
The present invention has for its object, to avoid this drawback by making the
roller elastic, and is illustrated by the accompanying drawings, of which
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a dough-cutting roller embodying my invention,
Fig. 2 is an axial section of the same, and
Fig. 3 an axial section showing the shape of the roller when in use.
The improved roller comprises a thin elastic core or axle k of steel or similar
flexible material, which is covered with a thick layer or envelope of para-rubber or
similar compressible material serving as a base for the cutting discs d which.
are kept at the required distance apart as usual by stays r, preferably made of
wood.
The discs are preferably not of uniform size, but increase in diameter from the
ends towards the middle of the roller, so that the cutting discs situated near the
middle of the length of the roller project over their base further than do the cutters
at the ends of the same.
In using the roller, pressure is applied to the handles g, which are mounted on
the steel core k and adapted to turn thereon, and in consequence of the flexibility
of the roller, not only the large cutting discs in the centre, but also the smaller
discs are thereby pressed upon the table, and the dough will be cut through
uniformly and completely, even if the table supporting the dough contains moulds
or depressions. If the table contains slight ridges or projections, the latter may
cause some of the discs to be pressed into the indiarubber or other elastic base or
envelope, without interfering with the regularity of the work.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A paste-cutting roller chiefly comprising a series of unequal cutting discs.
mounted on a flexible axle or roller, substantially as described and for the purpose
specified.
2. A paste-cutting roller in which the axle is made of or enclosed with india-
rubber or similar yielding material, substantially as described.
3. In a paste-cutting roller the combination of a flexible steel core or axle k,
with an indiarubber envelope, a series of cutting discs increasing in diameter
from the ends towards the middle of the axle, and distance pieces r, substantially
as described.
Dated this 18th day of April 1805
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
Improvements in Fastenings for Securing Milk Cans and other Articles to Doors.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1895-Accepted, 21st Dec., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fastenings for Securing Milk Cans and other
Articles to Doors.
MATTHEW ELLIOTT 62 Lett Road Stratford, Essex Dairyman, 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 lock consists of a metal box 24 inches long 1 inch wide 1 inch deep, the
back plate being 14 inches wider than the front, this back plate has an ordinary
Screw projecting from it, one endof the box is open A, and the front has a slot tinch
wide in the centre B the full length. Connected with this lock is a metal
spring entirely seperate C 1 inch wide 5 inches long, the two ends D are brought
together, and then both turned back an inch in opposite directions. To bring this
lock into use it is necessary to screw it on a door or door post, with the screw
projecting at the back, with the open end close up to the door or post, then
attatch a milk can or any other article to the spring and press the same into the
slot in front of box, which on entering, cannot be withdrawn except at the open
end near the door (as per enclosed drawing).
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that, what I
claim is.
1. An apparatus of the afore mentioned dementions or of any other size, for
attatebing milk cans, or other articles to doors or door posts.
2. An apparatus abled to be screwed on door or door post by its self without the
aid of tools.
3. An apparatus which automaticaly releases the secured article, on the door
being opened.
4. An apparatus that can be screwed or unscrewed to door or door post from the
outside, when door is open, but which cannot be unscrewed, when door is closed.
5. An apparatus, being a metal spring which attatches to a milk can, by its own
power of contraction.
6. An apparatus, being a spring which automaticaly secures its self, as by
entering an opening an cannot be withdrawn from same.
Dated 16th day of October 1895.
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Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Apr., 1895-Accepted, 24th May, 1595
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1, JULIUS BRÜCKNER of Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany, Thermometer
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:-
Thermometers with a quicksilver vessel or reservoir of spherical or flask shape.
are more suitable for indicating the temperature of gases or liquids which com-
pletely surround the reservoir, but in measuring the temperature of such bodies.
which allow only of the placing of the thermometer against them without being
surrounded on all sides, only one part of the reservoir is acted upon, therefore the
expansion of the quicksilver does not take place equably throughout as the other
parts are acted upon by other temperatures. The object of the invention is to
remedy this drawback and is attained by constructing the quicksilver reservoir so.
that it may bear against a surface at a great number of places without being too
thin and fragile and unsuitable for practical purposes.
It is particularly applicable for taking the temperature of human bodies in which
cases false results are very likely to be given if the quicksilver reservoir does not.
come in contact over a large surface.
In the drawing the thermometer of the invention is shewn in front elevation.
The quicksilver reservoir is formed of one or more spirally wound slender tubes a..
In this construction the quicksilver is at no place of great bulk and may be readily
and equably acted upon. Notwithstanding the slenderness of the tube or tubes a.
by which the thermometer is rendered highly sensitive, the reservoir is sufficiently
strong and compact for ordinary daily use. It has a large contact surface and the
quicksilver therein is better acted upon or influenced than is the case with the
hitherto know quicksilver reservoirs.
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 thermometer in which the quicksilver reservoir is formed of one or more
slender tubes a which is or are spirally wound and thus form a body of sufficient.
resistance, for the purpose specified, substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 24th day of April 1895.
CAPITAINE & VON HERTLING,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant..
An Improvement in the Repair of Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Oct., 1895
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Complete Specification Left, 3rd July, 1896-Accepted, 5th Sept., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Repair of Boots and Shoes.
I, JOHN SANKEY, of 204 Monument Road, Birmingham, in the County of
Warwick, Ait Metal Worker, and I, JOHN OWENS, of 108 Anderton Strect
Birmingham, in the County of Warwick Machinist do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
The nature of our invention is an appliance for use on boots and shoes, when
worn at the toes or sides by placing a metal contrivance on the said parts of boots
or shoes, so that the said metal may be worn in place of the leather on either sole
or upper.
This contrivance is constructed of metal, turned up at the toe to protect
the upper, and corrugated, or raised on the portion which is secured to the sole,
to protect the attachments, prolong the wear, and secure a firmer foothold for the
wealer.
JOHN SANKEY.
JOHN OWENS.
An Improvement in the Repair of Boots and Shoes.
I, JOHN SANKEY, of 204 Monument Road, Birmingham, in the County of
Warwick, Art Metal Worker and I, JOHN OWENS, of 108 Anderton Street,
Birmingham, u the County of Warwich, Machinist do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement.-
Our invention 18 constructed of metal turned up at the toc to protect the
upper, and corrugated or raised, on the portion which is secured to the sole,
to preserve the attachments, lengthen the wear, and, also secure a firmer foothold
for the wearer.
We will now describe in detail this invention,- -which can be either cast, or made
of rolled metal; so shaped that it covers the treading portion of the sole at the
toe of boot or shoe, and turned up at the front of the boot to an angle, to prevent
the weaning of sole and upper, suitable provision being made foi attachments,
nails, screws, or spikes.
The metal is corrugated or raised in various forms on that portion which is
underneath the sole, the said corrugation or raised portiou, having to be worn
away before the main body of the metal.
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, substantially as above described,-
A corrugated or raised piece of metal, turned up to an angle at the front to fit

page_text: the too of boot, to be applied to the above mentioned purpose, for both now, and
worn boots.
JOHN SANKEY.
JOHN OWENS.
Improvements in Railway Porters' Hand Lamps.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Aug., 1895-Accepted, 12th Oct., 1895
VUMILIE DI MUITIVATION
Improvements in Railway Porters' Hand Lamps.
We, CHARLES TENNETT of East Street, Bradford, in the County of York,
Engineer, and HENRY LEGGOTT of Market Street, Bradford, aforesaid, Iron-
monger, 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 certain improvements in hand lamps, having a handle
over the top, and such as are in general use by railway men for signalling
purposes, and has for its object, the arrangement of the lamps in such a mauner
that, the colour of the light may be altered as required for signalling by the
hand holding the lamp, thereby leaving the other hand free for other purposes.
In order that our invention may be fully understood, we will describe the same
in detail, by making reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which
Fig. 1 represents a front view of a lamp with our improvement added thereto,
and
Fig. 2 a plan of same through line a. b.
Enclosed within the outer casing A. of the lamp is the casing supporting the
different coloured glass or the like as hitherto, the top B. of inner casing being
within a short distance of the handle C. passing over the top of the lamp and
formed on the inner casing is a disc D. on the periphery of which we cut a
number of notches E.
Mounted on fulcrum pin F. attached to the handle C. by bracket G. is a
lever H. having a projection H¹ formed on one end of same, such projection
engages with one of the before mentioned notches E. and is kept in contact
therewith by means of a spring J. mounted somewhat as shown. Upon operating
the lever H. in the direction of arrow, say by the thumb of the hand holding the
lamp, the projection H¹ is withdrawn from the notch E, the internal casing can
then be turned to change the colour of the light by one of the fingers of the
hand holding the lamp.
On turning the internal casing the distance required to change the light, it will
be retained in that position on the liberation of the lever H. by the same
automatically engaging with one of the notches E. where it will be retained until
the before mentioned lever is again operated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is,
In a signalling lamp, the lever H, inner casing and disc D. having notches E. in
connection therewith, in combination with the outer casing A, all arranged
substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein before described.
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JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.
Manufacture of Hydrocyanic Acid.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Aug., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 6th May, 1896-Accepted, 6th June, 1896 -
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Manufacture of Hydrocyanic Acid.
I, ALFRED KIRBY HUNTINGTON, of Kings College, Strand, in the County
of London, Professor of Metallurgy, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
My invention relates to the manufacture of hydrocyanic acid which I effect by
the combustion of a mixture of a hydrocarbon with an oxide of nitrogen. Among
the hydrocarbons available for this purpose I find acetylene suitable, and nitric
oxide with a very small proportion of nitrous oxide is suitable to act with the
acetylene.
The products of the reaction consist of carbonic oxide with hydrogen and
cyanogen combined with part of the hydrogen forming hydrocyanic acid.
Dated this 6th day of August 1895.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Manufacture of Hydrocyanic Acid.
I, ALFRED KIRBY HUNTINGTON, of Kings College, Strand, in the County
of London, Professor of Metallurgy, 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 the manufacture of hydrocyanic acid by the combustion
of a mixture of acetylene and nitric oxide. As a convenient mode of effecting
their mixture and combustion I draw the two gases in about equal volumes into
a cylinder provided with a piston as in a gas engine; I ignite the mixture,
preferably by an electric spark, and then by the instroke of the piston I expel
the products of combustion, which consist mainly of carbonic oxide, hydrogen and
hydrocyanic acid.
The hydrocyanic acid, being in gaseous form, can be readily applied to the
manufacture of cyanides by passing the products of the combustion through
solutions as for instance of soda or potash. The carbonic oxide and hydrogen
separated may be used for combustion.
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 manufacture of cyanogen combined with hydrogen by
combustion of a mixture of acetylene with nitric oxide.
Dated this 6th day of Mar 1896.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Brakes for Cycles and other Velocipedes.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Sept., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 26th June, 1896-Accepted, 22nd Aug., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Brakes for Cycles and other Velocipedes.
We JAMES WARD MILLIGAN, Secretary of Perry and Company Limited,
Manufacturers of Steel Pens and Cycle Parts and FRED OLDFIELD Cycle
Foreman both of 36 Lancaster Street Birmingham do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
Our invention consists in an improved rubber brake for cycle and such like
vehicles which shall be detachable, thus allowing replacement.
I do this as follows:-having rubber blocks moulded of a convenient shape with
flaps at either end. I secure the said block by screwing two plates at the end of
the brake rod on one another holding between them the said flaps.
I can also carry out my invention by having a rubber block on which an outer
ring shall be sufficiently cut off, but will be left in one piece with the portion
inside the said ring which portion is to constitute the brake, which said ring shall
be held at the end of the brake rod.
I secure the said outer rubber ring by means of a metal ring or piece which
shall be screwed on to the piece at the end of the said brake rod and firmly held.
Dated this 26th day of September 1895.

page_text: block by screwing with a nut (Fig. 6) the two plates (Figs: 5 &'33) at the end of
the brake rod (Fig. 3) on one another holding between them the said flaps
(Fig. 4A).
We can also carry out our invention by having a rubber block (Fig. 7) moulded
of a convenient shape with an outer edge (Fig. 7) on which we secure a metal
ring (Fig 8) which shall be screwed on the plate (Fig. 9") at the end of the brake
rod (Fig. 9) thus firmly holding the said rubber block (Fig. 7) between the metal
ring (Fig. 8) and the plate (Fig. 9º).
This invention is worked by the usual means applied in working brakes ou cycles
and other velocipedes.
°
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 :-
1. The rubber blocks (Figs. 4 & 7) moulded of: a convenient shape suitable for
-attachment by means of the plates (Figs.-5 & 3B) and the ring (Fig. 8) and the
plate (Fig. 9).
T
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Time 19de
J. WARD MILLIGAN,
Secretary of Perry & Co. Limited;
FRED OLDField,
Cycle Foreman.
Improvements in the Construction of Hooks for Fastening Dresses and other Garments.
Year: 1895

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Hooks for Fastening Dresses
and other Garments.
1 ROBERT THOMAS WILLIAM TUCKER of 33 Margery Park Road, Forest
Gate, London E., Builder 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 the construction of hooks for fastening
dresses and other garments and has for object to provide means whereby the hooks
may be more securely attached to a dress or other garment than heretofore and by
which said hooks are prevented being pulled forward and becoming visible.
And in order that this invention may be fully understood and readily carried
into effect I will proceed to describe same with reference to the accompanying
drawing which represents in plan view a hook constructed in accordance
therewith.
As will be readily be seen on reference to the drawing aforesaid I form my
improved hook with two loops a at its top or front end by means of which it can be
firmly sewn to the edge of the material to which it is to be attached. These loops a
are in addition to the two ordinary loops formed at the lower or rear end of the
hook, and constitute a strong, firm and substantial, means for preventing the ho.k
being pulled forward and becoming visible as so frequently is the case with the
ordinary hooks.
It will be found also that these additional loops a will stiffen the edge of the
material and prevent wrinkles forming therein.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inveu-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
:-
1. The improvements in the construction of hooks for fastening dresses and other
garments substantially as hereinbefore described and shewn in the drawings.
2. In the construction of hooks the two loops a formed at the top or front end of
the hook substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described and shewn.
Dated this 12th day of January 1895.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Weed Eradicator for the Rapid and Safe Application of Liquid Weed Killer to Weeds on Lawns and the like.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Nov., 1895-Accepted, 18th Jan., 1896
An Improved Weed Eradicator for the Rapid and Safe Application
of Liquid Weed Killer to Weeds on Lawns and the like.
I CHARLES LOUIS HETT Engineer of Springfield, Brigg in the County of
Lincoln do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
Hitherto liquid weed killer has been applied to weeds in lawns and other
situations where (unlike gravel paths) wholesale distribution is not permissable, by
piercing the weed with a skewer previously dipped in the weed killer, or by meads
of Mrs. Ross' patented arrangement (Spec. No. 12,381 A.D. 1893). The former
method is very slow and labourious, and the latter requires the lifting of the
reservoir containing the weed killer to enable any of it to be discharged.
The object of my invention is the rapid and safe application of liquid weed killer
to weeds on lawns &c. for the purpose of eradicating the weeds with the least possible
injury to the grass.
In my invention I use a reservoir for the weed killer by preference of the form.
shown on the drawing, and a combined piercer and valve. By means of the latter
the crown of the weed is pierced and a portion of the weed killer discharged at one
operation, after the manner of the sting of a wasp or bee.
On withdrawing, the valve is closed by a suitable spring. The apparatus is fixed.
at the end of a suitable handle to minimise stooping.

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 ;-
(1.) The apparatus for eradicating weeds substantially as described and shown
on the drawings.
(2.) The use in a weed destroyer of the combined piercer and valve for discharging
the fluid weed killer.
(3.) The use in apparatus for destroying weeds, of a reservoir so arranged that
when the apparatus is laid on a flat surface, no escape can take place, either from
the filling plug if insecurely fastened, or from the valve if kept off its seat by any
foreigu matter.
Dated this Nineteenth day of November 1895.
CHARLES LOUIS HETT.