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Improvements in or connected with Pencils, and Sharpeners therefor.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 9th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Pencils, and Sharpeners therefor.
I, CARL FABER of 11 Westthorgraben, Nurnberg, Bavaria, 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:-
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The present invention relates to pencils with moveable or glued-in black,
coloured, or copying lead, characterised by having the end, opposite to the writing
point, fitted or provided with a lead sharpener which can be removed from the
pencil at will in order to be used for sharpening, when required, the lead of the
pencil.
The annexed drawing shews such a pencil, with a moveable lead.
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section through the pencil.
Fig. 2 is a view of the lead sharpener arranged at the end of the pencil, on an
enlarged scale, and
Fig. 3 is a section on line "X-X" of Fig. 2.
The lower end of the stick
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The stick "a" of the pencil contains, as usual, the lead "b" which is held
fast in its position for the time being, at the upper end of the stick " a" in a
known manner, by clips and a screw collar "c" pressing upon the clips.
a has a central cavity d" which is formed
inside with a screw worm. Into this internal screw worm a lead sharpener "ƒ”
is screwed, which resembles the known pencil sharpeners, except that it is provided
with a screw worm "f1" Fig. 2, for screwing into the stick, and a knob "
for more convenient holding. The part above the screw worm "fl" is smooth
and has a central conical hollow and is cut out on one side down to the hollow,
carrying on this side the cutter blade "f3," the edge of which reaches into the
conical hollow.
a
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f8"
it may
If the lead sharpener "f" is unscrewed and removed from the stick "
readily be used for sharpening the lead "b," and it is a special advantage of this
pencil that the lead sharpener is always at hand when wanted. The lead sharpener
arrangement does not in any way interfere with the external appearance of the
pencil the projecting part of the lead sharpener presenting the appearance of a
knob on the top of the pencil.
Instead of being arranged to screw into the lower end of the stick, the lead
sharpener may also be simply arranged to be pushed in so as to be held fast
without any screw worm "fi" solely by friction within the pencil stick.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
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A pencil with moveable or glued-in black, coloured or copying lead, character-
ised by having its hinder end, situated opposite to the writing point, with a lead

page_text: sharpener inserted in the pencil so that it can be removed, all substantially as
herein before described and illustrated with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
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BREWER & SON,
London & Leeds, Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: VEC
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is partly a side view and partly a section of a chair embodying my
invention, and
Fig. 2 represents a similar chair in a different position.
The improved chair chiefly comprises two pairs of crossed legs b, the hinged
back 1, a pair of side stays s, a cross bar s' connecting the side stays, and an ordinary
flexible seat m.
The novelty consists chiefly in the arrangement of the side stays s and cross
bar .
The front legs b are provided with a series of recesses 6 adapted to afford a hold
for the cross bar s situated underneath the said legs and resting against the
underside of the same. The said cross bar is provided with a sleeve of indiarubber
or other compressible material, or two indiarubber rings may be mounted on the
said bar, near its ends, where it joins the side stays s.
The back of the chair is inclined so as to exert a pull on the stays, which
pull will be increased in proportion to the pressure on the back of the chair.
Consequently, the stays will not require any special means for securing them
in position.
By shifting the lower ends of the stays s with their crossbar s¹ backward or
forward more or less, which may be done without much exertion by the person
sitting on the chair, the inclination of the chair back will be varied.
Instead of connecting the chairback with the upper part of the legs b, and thus
obtaining a support as described, the stays s may be turned back over the upper end
of the chairback, until they rest on the floor or on the lower parts of the legs b,-in
which case the latter are provided with a series of recesses 62, as shown by Fig. 2,
where the dotted lines represent the stays s in their new position.
The chair may be provided with a suitable base for the feet, and suitable fittings
may be applied to the legs for limiting the adjustment of the stays, or the legs may
have a special shape to act as stops. In other respects the chair may be constructed
as usual, it may be collapsible or not, according to requirements.
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 adjustable chair comprising in its construction inclined legs b, a hinged
back 1, and a pair of side stays connected by a crossbars, the whole being
arranged and adapted to operate substantially as described.
2. A device for adjusting the inclination of the back of a movable chair having
inclined legs, consisting of a pair of side stays s and a crossbar s¹ provided with a

page_text: compressible sleeve or compressible collars, in combination with recesses b' or b³
formed in the legs, substantially as described and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 13th day of February 1897.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
Improved Coupling Joint for Earthenware Basins.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Coupling Joint for Earthenware Basins.
JOHN STEWART, Plumber, 5, Dundee Terrace, Edinburgh, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It consists of a band of metal or other suitable substance formed on the nozzle
of a basin, and having a screw thread on the outer surface to receive a binding
ring or coupler; The nozzle of basin may be corrugated or notched in order to
hold the band, but the band may be dispenced with & the screw thread formed
direct on the nozzle; To attach the lead or other pipe to the basin, the binding
ring or coupler, is employed with or without a tail piece; When a tail piece is
employed the pipe is soldered on to it and a rubber or other washer placed between
the end of the tail piece & the end of the nozzle, and the binding ring or coupler
is screwed tight on to the band forcing the ends together on the washer & com-
pleting the joint. Where no tail piece is used the pipe is passed through the
binding ring and a flange formed on the end of it which is then pressed by the
binding ring into firm contact with the washer.
Dated this 26th day of April 1897.
JOHN STEWART, Plumber, 5, Dundee Terrace, Edinburgh, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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It consists of a band (A) of metal such as lead or other suitable substance formed,
on the nozzle of earthenware water closet basins, and having a screw thread on
the outer surface to receive a binding ring or coupler, the nozzle of basin may be
corrugated or notched in order to hold the band. The coupling ring B will have
an inside flange at one end, into which ring the lead pipe to be attached to the
nozzle, is inserted & turned over, to form a flange C. A rubber washer or other
jointing material D, is inserted between flange formed on lead pipe & the nozzle of
basin bearing the metal screw. The coupling ring is then screwed on to the
nozzle and the joint completed.

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:
1st. The moulding of a metal screw on the nozzle of w.c. basins.
2nd. Applying a detachable screwed ring which joins on the pipe.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, MAX HINZELMANN of 33, Kaufingerstrasse, Munich in the Empire of Germany,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
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This invention relates to an improved process for applying leaf metal by pressure
by a cold process, and it consists in the use of a varnish or size which is applied
in the usual manner upon the parts or surfaces to be impressed, and which takes
the leaf metal. This varnish or size holds the leaf metal firmly to itself at once,
so that the same cannot be removed either by washing or by any other means
except by destroying the material. The said varnish or size consists of a
compound of mixture of zinc white 9 grammes, raw or unboiled linseed oil
22 grammes, "Myxton Myxtion" or "Mixtion Clarifiee" 5 grammes, yellow wax
3 grammes, asphalte 2 grammes and turpentine 3 grammes. In preparing the said
varnish or size the zinc white and the linseed oil are first ground up together, and
then the other ingredients are added thereto. The whole is then brought to boiling
point, and ignited, until all the substances contained in the mass and which might
oxidize the leaf metal, are burnt out. The mass is then allowed to cool, and is then
treated in a colour grinding mill, after which it is ready for printing or impressing.
well-known on the Continent and is largely used by French and German printers;
"Myxton," Myxtion" or Mixtion Clarifiée" is an oily varnish preparation
its exact composition is a secret of the manufacturers but it closely resembles oil
gold size and is apparently a boiled oil preparation with the addition probably of
some drying agents. It is manufactured and sold by Messrs. Lefranc & Cie,
Varnish and Colour Manufacturers of Paris.
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By this invention leaf-metal printing or impressing can be produced in an
ordinary printing machine.
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 improved process for applying leaf metal by pressure by a cold process,
consisting essentially in coating the parts or surfaces to be printed with a varnish
or size compounded of zinc white, linseed oil, "Myxton," "Myxtion" or Mixtion
Clarifiée," yellow wax, asphalte and turpentine in or about the proportions
stated.
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(2) A varnish or size for use in the process claimed by the preceding Claim,
csisting of zinc white, linseed oil, "Myxton,"
Myxton," "Myxtion or Mixtion
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page_text: Clarifiée," yellow wax, asphalte and turpentine compounded and prepared in the
marner herein before specified.
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ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
An Improved Shunting or Arranging Signal for Use on Railways.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Jan., 1897-Accepted, 27th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Shunting or Arranging Signal for Use on Railways.
I, SHOLTO DOUGLAS, of 6 Lessingstrasse, Berlin, N.W., Germany, Mine
Owner, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a new shunting and arranging signal for use on
railways to mark the places or limits of tracks for arranging trains which is
designed to replace the wooden shunting signals at present in use. The new signal
has the advantage, over the old wooden signals which were liable to be deteriorated
and rendered unrecognizable by the action of the atmosphere or by fire, that it is
not liable to be acted on or injured either by fire or by the weather.
The invention is shown in the accompanying drawings, whereon,
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Figs. 1 and 2 show in section and in plan the porcelain bell or cap constituting
the signal,
Fig. 3 is a vertical section of the complete signal whilst
Fig. 4 is a view of the signal as it appears when in use.
The cap of the signal consists of a porcelain bell A the outer surface of which
is divided, in order to give it greater resistance to the atmosphere and to render it
more easily recognizable, into sections a, b, of different colours which are sharply
defined. The cap is preferably made semi-spherical, as shown, as this shape is
found to give the best results in practice but it may, however, be made of any other
desired shape.
The surface of the cap is glazed, and coloured cross-wise as shown. The inner
surface of the cap is left un-glazed in order that it may be readily attached to a
foot or plug of concrete B.
This new signal has, besides its fire and weather proof qualities, the great
advantage that its lower part, that is the concrete plug, can be made up on the
spot where it is required, the plug being easily cast in a suitable mould. Owing to
this advantage the cost of transport of the signals will beʼvery small.
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
consider novel and desire to claim is :—
A shunting or arranging signal consisting of a porcelain bell secured to a plug
or foot of concrete, the surface of the bell being divided into sharply defined
sections, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 20th day of January 1897
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 15th Jan., 1898
I, ROBERT GLENDINNING, of Park Avenue, Omagh, 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:-
This invention relates to improvements in connection with roofing, and its object
is to construct a fire and waterproof roofing for buildings at a comparatively low
cost.
In constructing the roof rafters are placed almost horizontally having a fall
of about one in forty. On this a flooring is nailed and the roof covering is applied
to this. The first layer consists of sheet asphalte and is laid on the boarding each
sheet overlapping the other for about five inches. Several of these sheets are
employed one laid on top of the other connected together by means of adhesive
material. The whole surface has then to be painted with the adhesive material,
and at the same time fine gravel or like material is thrown on to the adhesive
surface.
Instead of the gravel or stone chippings the roof may be finished with sand,
soil or a layer of cement or the like. This roofing may also be laid on concrete,
stones, or any other surface in place of the wooden construction above described,
this construction forming no part of my invention.
If the surface receiving the roofing is sufficiently smooth, the first layer may be
stuck down by the adhesive material but should not be affixed to the boards.
The material employed in connection with this roofing is a mixture of tar, pitch,
resin and Trinidad asphalte. These are melted together in a vessel for about
twelve hours so that they are thoroughly mixed. The edging of the roof is to be
lined with sheets of zinc, lead or any other metal for the protection of the exposed
parts as well as wall openings etc.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
(1) An improved layer for waterproof roofing, formed from sheets of asphalte
laid over each other connected together by adhesive material, formed from a
mixture of tar and other substances, the layer being also covered with the adhesive
material with which gravel, sand or like material is incorporated, substantially as
and for the purposes specified.
(2) An improved covering for waterproof roofing consisting of sheets or layers
of asphalte overlapping each other and placed one on top of each other connected
together by adhesive material formed from a mixture of tar, pitch, resin and
Trinidad asphalte, this material being also placed on top of the layers and sand,

page_text: gravel, or like material thrown on to the adhesive surface forming a complete
covering when set, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 26th day of November 1897.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37 Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Valves.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in and relating to Valves.
I, JOSEPH PRESTWICH, of Elm Bank, 72, Eccles Old Road, Eccles, in the County
of Lancaster, Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
This invention relates to the construction of that class of valves by which fluid
can be either admitted to or withdrawn from a vessel or vessels as may be desired;
and the object of the said invention is to improve simplify and cheapen the con-
struction of such valves.
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For this purpose I provide a cylindrical chamber having a central inlet at the
inlet end provided with a valve kept closed by pressure from above and connected
to a pipe supplying the desired fluid, the said chamber also having in its side wall
an opening or openings and means for connecting the same to a pipe or tap or
pipes or taps communicating with the vessel or vessels to which the valve is
applied. These openings serve either as outlets or inlets according as it is desired
to fill or empty the said vessel or vessels. The cylindrical chamber is made also
at its other end with a central outlet having a suitable seating around and beneath
the same against which the outlet valve is held by a spring or weight or a screw
thread or the like.
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This outlet valve is enclosed in a cylindrical casing fitted by screwing, bolting.
or otherwise to the outlet end of the cylindrical chamber and of such length and
capacity as to allow of free motion of the said valve and escape of the fluid. The
outer end of the casing is suitably packed for the passage of the valve spindle or
other projecting part, and is also provided with an outlet or outlets in its side or
wall and means for connecting the same to any desired pipe or pipes or tap or
taps.
で
The inlet and outlet valves being concentric and end to end can be readily so
arranged that though quite free from each other (being contained in separable
parts) they will nevertheless act together as usual, that is to say the inlet valve
will close when the outlet valve is opened, and vice versa.
It will be readily understood from the above description that as the main casings
are in two parts which are cylindrical and concentric, the apparatus can be made
with the greatest exactitude and very cheaply and the fitting of the parts is very
simple.

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page_text: and to withdraw the fluid therefrom as desired the main casing being formed of
two separable concentric parts with side openings substantially as hereinbefore
described and illustrated by the annexed drawings.
Dated this 2nd day of September 1898.
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
Agents for the Applicant, 4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester.
Improvements in Drawing and like Squares.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 17th July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Drawing and like Squares.
I, WILHELM LEYENDECKER, residing at 20 Victoriastrasse, Kalk near Koln,
Kingdom of Prussia, Empire of Germany 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 present invention relates to drawing and the like squares of wood. The
difference and advantage of this square as compared with those till now in use is,
that they have no weak points which may easily break, and that they can be easily
and very accurately manufactured.
Figs. 1 to 6 of the accompanying drawing show such square i.e. Figs. 1 and 6
being a view of the squares and Figs. 2, 3, 4 and 5 being the section of one side of
the same.
The peculiarity of the present invention is that the sides A B C
and A¹ B C are cut out in accordance with the shape of their ends a d, K 1, b d,
hg, fg, ml, and a' d¹, K¹, b' d¹, h¹ g¹, f¹ g³, m¹ and laid on each other so as to
dispense with the mortise and joint-tongue of the squares now in use.
The square
is very strong and accurate, because the end of one side always catches over or
covers that of the other being cut out accordingly (Fig. 2 and 5) or by two or
several layers with butted joints as in Figs. 1 and 6 being fixed on each other in
such a way that the joints of each layer are covered by a non-jointed part of the
other layer for instance: joint i k l is covered by im 1 of the side C.
In this way large joining-surfaces are obtained for instance a c bd, f g h e,
i klm, Fig. 1.
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 drawing squares the arrangement of the corners being cut out so as to fit
on, cover, and hold each other, or two are more layers of wood so fixed on each
other that each layer entirely or partly covers the side joints of the other layer,
substantially as described.
Dated this 24th day of March 1897.
Egg Cutter.
Year: 1897

page_text: Egg Cutter.
GILBERT LEWIS, 538, Eccles New Road, Pendleton, Manchester, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:―
An apparatus for cutting off the end of an egg boiled or unboiled either by means
of a double levered toggle jointed clip or clips fitted with serrated pointed or plain
cutters or piercers and preferably arranged with a top guide plate to hold the
shell while cutting or may be made with fixed or loose teeth, points or knives either
arranged singly or of any number hinged or unhinged with direct action or circular
or eccentric action to force the cutters or pointers through the shell or may be
arranged with a revolving star cutting or piercing wheels or plain tools to cut the
shall or may be arranged with a Shearing Slotting or Guillitine cutter or cutters.
Dated this 12th day of February 1897.
GILBERT LEWIS, Engineer, 538, Eccles New Road, l'endleton, Manchester. I do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
An apparatus for cutting off the end of an egg boiled or unboiled by means of
double lever toggle jointed clips fitted with serrated pointed or plain cutters, which
work beneath or on top of an adjusting guide plate to hold the shell while cutting.
The cutters may be made with fixed or separate teeth or knives arranged singley or
of any number, a part of or attached to the circular clips.
In describing the accompanying sheet of drawings,
Fig. A shows the apparatus complete P being the Top Plate.
Fig. B shows the top plate removed the slot S being with clearance to allow the
plate to swivel slightly to adjust the cutters to the side of the egg.
Fig. C shows the hinged Clip Plates CC with cutting or serrated edges-the
teeth being a part of the plates.
Fig. D shows the Clip Plates with the teeth separate dove-tailed in and soldered
to the plates.
The handles HH one end of which is shown in Fig. H¹ are loosely rivetted
together at T and also loosly rivetted to the clip plates at "v.
To use the apparatus place it upon the egg—the Plate P being at the top and the

page_text: Clip Plates underneath. Hold the plate firmly down with the finger and thumb of
the left hand and cut quickly with the right. Turn the right wrist slightly
upwards and the top part of the egg being pierced all round can be lifted off.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1st. The double levers and toggle jointed clips as shown.
2nd. The Top Swivelling Plate to work in conjunction with above.
3rd. That the clip plates may be fitted with fast or separate serrated pointed or
plain cutters.
Year: 1897

page_text: Dungs.
I, SORABJI MUNCHERJI RUTNAGUR, of 27, Medows Street, Fort, Bombay, India,
Journalist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My said invention relates to an improved means for ventilating buildings and the
like especially during stormy and rainy weather when the ordinary windows on the
weather side of the building have ordinarily to be entirely closed to prevent damage
to the contents of the room.
The invention consists of a double casement with a space between them. The
casement is divided into sections so that the windows form several pairs of openings.
The windows may be hinged at the top or bottom or at the sides as in ordinary
windows. In stormy or rainy weather the lower windows of the outer casement
and the higher windows of the inner casement may be opened for the admission of
air. The air enters one or more of the lower outer windows traverses the inter-
vening space and enters the building through an inner window or windows. The
openings of the inner windows may not be so large as the outer ones so as to
regulate and diminish the velocity of the air which enters the building and con-
sequently the amount of rain carried inwards. By this arrangement a building may
be amply ventilated in the stormiest weather without damaging the contents of the
room. In fine weather all the windows may be opened as much as desired or when
a direct draught is to be prevented only the upper inner and outer windows may be
opened to admit the air at a suitable height.
My said invention may also be applied to doors, gates or ventilating panels.
I, SORABJI MUNCHERJI RUTNAGUR, of 27, Medows Street, Fort, Bombay, India,
Journalist, 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 said invention relates to an improved means for ventilating buildings and the

page_text: frames having sections or windows which can be separately opened for the purpose of
controlling directing or baffling the ingress of air and rain substantially as set forth
and shown.
E. T. WHITELOW, A.M. Inst. C.E.,
70, Deansgate, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Button.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd July, 1897-Accepted 18th Sept., 1897
Improved Button.
I ERICH GRUNDMANN of Hundsfeld near Breslau in the German Empire
Apothecary do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The present invention relates to a button the back plate whereof is provided
with spikes, in such a manner that they can be twisted into the material in a
secure manner.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which
Figure 1 shows a front view of the button fixed in place.
Figure 2 is a back view of the button.
Figure 3 shows a side view thereof with the cloth in section.
To the button head a a steel plate b is attached from which are stamped out
three or more projections c and these are bent aside in such a manner that their
outer edge d stands in one sense parallel to the periphery of the steel plate, and
they consequently can be easily inserted in the material in the manner of a
screw. Opposite these projections are provided smaller projections e also stamped
out of the plate 6 which serve for the purpose of preventing the automatic unscrew-
ing of the projections cand consequent unfastening of the button. In order to
obviate any damage to the material from the button which is being screwed into
it, the edges of the projections c are formed not sharp but a little rounded. If
it be desired to secure the button, it is caused to revolve against the material,
turning it in the direction to the right, which causes the points to bury them-
selves in the material and a portion of the material takes its place between each
two opposed projections be consequently the security of the button to the material
is assured.
In order to remove the button it is revolved strongly to the right until the little
projections e are released. The button is then drawn away from the material
and can be easily removed altogether by turning it to the left.
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 improved button characterised by having upon its underside projections
and smaller projections e opposed thereto, substantially as described.
Datadh 001
1004
O
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or Appertaining to Wicks in Burners.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 4th Dec.,
1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or Appertaining to Wicks in Burners.
I, CARL BERTHOLD of Neustadt on-the-Orla in the Empire of Germany, 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 :—
This invention has for its object a device intended to remove the drawbacks
common to all burners where wicks are used. It has long been recognised that in
wick burners of all forms of construction it very frequently happens that the
friction of the wick in its holder does not serve to hold it sufficiently firmly so that in
spite of the wick-lifting-wheel being repeatedly screwed up, the wick constantly either
rises or falls and the flame can never be maintained at the desired height but
either smokes or goes out, and this is especially frequently the case in those
lamps which are exposed to rapidly succeeding shocks or jolts, such as cycle lamps,
carriage lamps, horse-collar lamps and the like. This drawback is peculiarly unpleasant
if the wick be not exactly suited to the dimensions of the burner or be too thin.
The present invention removes this drawback by means of an equally simple and
ingenious construction which is shown in the accompanying drawings,
Figure 1 being a view of the burner fitted with the device; and
Figure 2 a view on a larger scale of the device alone.
As may be clearly seen from the drawings, the device consists in arranging the
spindle a of the wick-lifting-wheel in a tube b attached to the burner. This tube tapers
towards the end and is provided with a thread. Two or more longitudinal slots cut
in the end of the tube b impart to the same somewhat of a spring action. On the
spindle a or rather on the tapering end of the tube b enclosing said spindle a small
nut c preferably having a tapering thread is screwed. If this nut be screwed further
up on the slotted tapered tube b it will gradually compress the same and thus firmly
clamp the spindle a of the wick lifting wheel, which spindle is enclosed by the tube b, so
that the wheel can rotate in neither direction and consequently any automatic rising
or sinking of the wick is impossible.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed; I declare that what
I claim is:
A fixing device for wicks in burners of all kinds, consisting of a tube (6) mounted
or attached to the burner and having a tapered threaded projection and provided with
longitudinal slots, which tube encloses the spindle (a) of the wick-lifting-wheel and
may be compressed by means of a tapering nut (c) in such a way that the wick-
lifting-wheel spindle (a) is prevented rotating by being firmly clamped by the
tube (6), substantially as herein before described and shown in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 3rd day of November 1897
Improvement in Corset Fasteners and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Corset Fasteners and the like.
I, JOHN NATHAN HUDSON, of 5 Rowland Drive, Field Street, Hull, in the
County of Yorkshire, Shipwright, 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 fastenings for corsets and has for object the provision
of a fastening, which shall be easy and convenient to fasten and secure against
accidental unfastening, and simple and easy to manufacture and apply to the articles
to which it is to be applied.
My invention is illustrated by the accompanying drawing showing a plan of
my improved fastening device.
My improved fastener is formed of a thin metal plate a having a slot or perfora-
tion 6 in its forward part, and a tongue or part c which is slightly raised in order
to allow the head of the pin or stud hereinafter mentioned to pass underneath
and into engagement with the slotted forward portion of the plate a.
There are
also two or more perforations in the rear part of plate a to allow of its being
riveted to the corset or to the busks forming part thereof.
The second part of my fastening device consists in a headed pin or a stud of the
usual type secured to the corset as practiced with other fastening devices of a
similar nature.
I claim that my improved fastener is more secure against accidental unfastening
than others, as the tongue c prevents the stud disengaging itself from the other
part of my device.
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
claim is:
In a corset fastener a tongue or part such as
purpose described.
substantially as and for the
A Corset fastener combining the various parts substantially as described.
JOHN NATHAN HUDSON.
Glass Balls for Ball Bearings for Bicycles, Carriages, and Similar Purposes.
Year: 1897

page_text: "
Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 3rd July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Glass Balls for Ball Bearings for Bicycles, Carriages, and Similar
Purposes.
I, WILTON BROOKE of Ashville, Stairfoot, Barnsley, in the County of York, Glass
Works Manager, 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 Balls for Ball Bearings for bicycle wheels, horseless
carriages, and other vehicles, and is also applicable to a variety of purposes for light
and easy running wheels or axles. Hitherto the Balls for Ball Bearings have been of
steel or kindred metals, difficult of manufacture, and comparatively expensive.
According to my present Invention I use Balls made of Glass which possesses a
smoother surface than the metal balls hitherto used, and produces less friction in use,
and requires less oil, while being more economical to manufacture.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
1. The use of Glass Balls for Ball Bearings.
2. In combination with bicycle wheels the use of Glass Balls for Ball Bearings.
3. In combination with light horseless or other carriages or light running wheels
or axles the use of Glass Balls for Ball Bearings.
An Improved Device for Exhibiting Wall Paper Patterns, Samples, and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 17th Apr., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Device for Exhibiting Wall Paper Patterns, Samples,
and the like.
I, SAMUEL HENRY CHRISTMAS of 1, Stamford Road, Fulham Road, Fulham,
Carpenter, 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 improved device for exhibiting or displaying wall
paper patterns, samples of cloth or other materials and the like.
The device constructed according to my said invention consists of a stand which
is composed of a front frame and a back leg or support hinged together at their
upper part.
In order that my invention may bé properly understood I will proceed to describe
the same with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein
A represents the front frame and B the back leg or support suitably hinged to
the front frame at C.
To the upper part of the front frame I attach the article D to be displayed. In
the instance illustrated in the accompanying drawing I have shown a book of wall
paper patterns but it will of course be evident that I may exhibit any other article
in the same manner.
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For attaching the book D to the said frame or stand I provide sach book with
eyelet holes by which it may be held to the frame A through the medium of bolts E,
screws, rivets, or other suitable fastening devices.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, I declare that what I claim is
(1.) An improved device for exhibiting wall paper patterns, samples and the
like, substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 15th day of March 1897.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvement in Apparatus used by Printers for Taking Proofs.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 31st July, 1807-Accepted, 4th Sept., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Apparatus used by Printers for Taking Proofs.
I, ALBERT ROEBELEN, residing at Zürich V, Switzerland Bookseller do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The present improvement consists of a frame H provided with a double pair of
arms (h1 h 2).
One pair of these arms (1) carries the ink-roller F which consists of a wood
core (m) with the metal piece a laid in for the reception of the bearing screws and
the cord wound in spiral shape round the wood, round which the roller substance
is cast for the reception of the ink. The other pair of arms (h 2) are hollow and
guiding the bearings of the proof roller A provided with spring and guide pin.
This roller A may be made either of wood or of metal tube and is carried in by
means of pivots. This roller A is covered with elastic material such as felt,
india-rubber or the like.
The ink having been applied on the composition by means of the ink roller, the
paper is pressed on the matter by means of the proof roller. In consequence
of the elasticity of the latter the placing of the composition on an absolutely even
surface is therefore unnecessary for obtaining a sufficiently good proof.
In order to be able to put down the apparatus without detriment of the ink roller
and without soiling the table, 3 noses (n 1) (n) are provided on each broad side
of the apparatus, which prevent the rollers touching the table and the like.
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
clain is:
In an apparatus used by printers for taking proofs the frame provided with
bandles (h) and supports (11) (n) carrying an ink roller round which roller
substance is cast, and an elastic proof roller covered with india-rubber, felt, or the
like substantially as and for the purpose described.
D
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Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Kola Nut in the Preparation of a Mixture suitable for Beverages.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 19th Feb., 1898
[Communicated from abroad by EUGEN AMOS, of 216 Hafenplatz, Rorschach-am-
Bodensee, in the Republic of Switzerland, Apothecary.]
Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Kola Nut in the
Preparation of a Mixture suitable for Beverages.
I, CHARLES JUNGE, of Lincoln Chambers, 75, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Consulting Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:
This invention relates to the treatment of a mixture of disintegrated kola nut
and disintegrated malt with the object of rendering same suitable for transport,
fulfilling the condition that the homogeneousness of the mixture shall not be
changed in the least during such transport. This object is achieved substantially
by effecting a combination of the two different substances by means of a neutral
body, such as adheres to both substances forming the mixture. Sirup is the
neutral body employed.
In carrying this method into practice I dry the kola nut kernels and then lis-
integrate them. Next I add to the disintegrated kola nut one-tenth of its weight
of sirup, in order to coat the particles, the whole being gently roasted. The malt
in a disintegrated state is now mixed with the parts or particles of the kola nut
kernels coated with sirup.
Such sirup has also for its object on the one hand to prevent too much roasting
of the disintegrated kola nut, thereby obviating a decomposition of the ingredients
of same, and on the other hand to impart colour to the beverage, so that the
addition of chicory or the like will be unnecessary and that a beverage will be
obtained which has a beneficial effect on health.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention 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:-
An improved method of treating a mixture of disintegrated kola nut kernels
and disintegrated and roasted malt, characterized by the feature that the kola nut
particles, prior to being brought together with the malt, are coated with sirup
and gently roasted, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 24th day of August 1897
CHARLES JUNGE.
Improvements in Blank Cartridges.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
Improvements in Blank Cartridges.
I, GUSTAV DAHMS, Merchant, of Hammerdeich 2 Hamburg, in the Empire of
Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The present invention has for its object the production of blank cartridges which
are of such great strength that on discharge the front end only, that shaped like the
bullet is destroyed whilst the other part remains undamaged and similarly to metal
cases is ejected. This strength is obtained by the cartridge made according to the
present invention being formed of a single strip of paper, cut to a definite pattern,.
wound on a mandril and afterwards brought to exactly similar dimensions by driving
them in a mould.
On the annexed drawing a cartridge for the German military weapon now in use
is shown in various stages of its manufacture.
The pattern according to which the paper strip to be used is cut is shown in
Fig. 1. The winding thereof on the mandril d begins at A and ends at B. The
purt a of the strip corresponds to the part numbered 1 of the cartridge and the
parts b and c to those numbered 2 and 3 (Fig. 2).
The rolling of the strip, previously coated on one side with an adhesive substance.
is effected by means of any suitable known machine, in which operation the workman.
for the purpose of producing the parabolic end presses the edges of the part a
inwards with the fingers.
The cartridge when rolled is now, with the mandril, driven into a mould.
consisting of the balves G G (Fig. 3) and receives its final shape here. The
cartridge case is now coated or impregnated and thus made impervious and insensitive
to water.
A brass cap K containing the detonator is finally after removal of the mandril,.
screwed on the case filled with powder, as shown in Fig. 4, or smoothly attached
thereto in any suitable manner, (Fig. 5).
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 blank cartridge of the same shape as a ball cartridge formed by winding a.
single strip of paper cut to the pattern shown in Fig. 1 and coated on one side with
an adhesive substance, the parts (a, b, c,) of which after rolling give the longitudinal
section of Fig. 2, whereupon the case is driven into a mould and made impervious.
by means of some suitable substance and after filling with powder is closed with a
brass cap containing the detonator.
Dated his 10th
1 1007
An Improvement in or applicable to Shirts and Blouses.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 27th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in or applicable to Shirts and Blouses.
I, AMY TASKER, of Colley Weston House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, 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 :-
This invention relates to an improvement in or applicable to men's shirts and to
women's shirts or blouses, the improvement being designed to enable the cuff to be
removed from or to be replaced on the shirt-sleeve at will, so that it may be kept
unsoiled while the wearer may be doing anything likely to soil the same, and may then
be replaced when required for use.
To this end, the invention consists in the combination of a cuffless shirt-sleeve
having a terminating wrist-band, and a sleeveless cuff having an inner wrist band, the
bands of the sleeve and cuff being respectively adapted to readily connect with and be
disconnected from each other.
On the accompanying drawings;
Fig. 1, represents the end of a cuffless shirt-sleeve made in accordance with the
invention.
Fig. 2, represents a sleeveless cuff made in like accordance. And
Fig. 3, represents the two such articles in combined use.
a, represents the shirt-sleeve having a terminating wrist-band a³, and b, represents
the sleeveless cuff having an inner wrist-band 6. Each of the bands a', ', is
preferably formed with stud-holes a³, b, by which the band-parts of the sleeve and
cuff are united by studs c, or, such band-parts may be united by buttons and button-
holes or in any other readily separable manner.
The cuffs may be formed with the usual link or stud-holes d, for holding the parts
thereof when closed together.
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 combination of a cuffless shirt-sleeve having a terminating wrist-band, and a
sleeveless cuff baving an inner wrist-band, the bands of the sleeve and cuff being
respectively adapted to readily connect with and be disconnected from each other, as
set forth.
0013
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DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
Chartered Patent Agents,
321, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.