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Improvements in or applicable to Shoes and Boots.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Feb., 1891-Accepted 2nd May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or applicable to Shoes and Boots.
We, JOHANNES ANDERSSEN and BERNT KAAS, both of 3, Torvet, Christiania,
in the Kingdom of Norway, 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 relates to boots and shoes, and consists in the adaptation of a conical
spiral spring inside a boot or shoe immediately over the heel thereof so as to render the
step of the wearer elastic and walking more agrecable, the motion of the foot
caused by the said spring producing a kind of pumping or bellows action by which
means sweating of the feet and sore feet are prevented.
In the accompanying drawing,
Figure 1 shews a section of a shoe provided with a heel-spring according to our
invention.
Figures 2 and 3 are detached side and plan views respectively of the heel-spring.
In carrying out our invention we provide a plate a of metal or other suitable
material having the form of a cup-shaped tongue (as shewn in the drawing) in
which the heel can properly rest. One end of the plate a is screwed through the
holes to the waste of the shoe or boot sole and the other or free end is provided
with a spiral springe which rests upon the centre of the heel. This spiral spring
which must be sufficiently rigid and not consist of too many turns is not cylindrical
but conical as shewn in the drawing, by which means a sufficient stability is obtained
at the same time it will not be too high when compressed. By the upward and
downward movements of the foot a continual ventilation of the boot or shoe will be
caused and sweating of the feet and sore feet will therefore be prevented. The
spring device can without any difficulty be placed in any kind of shoe or boot and
will be found specially advantageous for soldiers, pedestrians and the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is -
1. The application to boots and shoes of an arrangement of internal heel-spring,
consisting of a cup-shaped plate one end of which is fastened to the waist of the
boot or shoe, while the other end is free and is provided with a conical spiral
spring which rests upon the centre of the heel for the purpose of rendering walking
more agreeable and to prevent sweating of the feet and sore feet, substantially as
herein before described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
2. Boots or shoes provided with an arrangement of internal heel-spring for the
purposes set forth and substantially as herein before described and illustrated in
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing.
han 1001
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Cycle Crank and Pedal Pin.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Dec., 1891-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cycle Crank and Pedal Pin.
I, HENRY JAMES SMITH of 10 Falkner Street, Gloucester, in the County of
Gloucester, Cycle 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 :-
An improved cycle crank and pedal pin combined as shown in the accompanying
drawings, of which
Figure 1 is a side elevation. Figure 2 a front elevation, and Figure 3 a plau
with pedal in position on its pin.
A. Fig. 1. is the crank arm of cylindrical or other suitable form; B the boss as
fitted to the driving axle, P the pedal pin as finished for the reception of the
pedal P1-Fig. 3-of ordinary construction upon which the foot presses in
driving the machine.
At C. Fig. 1. the pedal pin is formed by bending the crank arm--which is suit-
ably extended for the purpose-at right angles, and in such manner as to preserve
the fibre of the metal from rupture or distortion.
The pedal pin may if necessary be machined to its finished state while in the
same straight line with the crank arm, and bent at right angles afterwards; or
may be machined after bending as considered most suitable.
At C 1. Fig. 1. a collar is formed upon the pin, or a loose collar is fitted, but
in either case to sustain the wear due to rotation of the pedal PI, which bears
upon it and upon a similar collar C2. Fig. 1. the latter being arranged adjust-
ably upon a suitable screw thread at the end of the pedal pin as shown, and locked
by a nut.
The crank & pin may also be stamped complete as shown Fig. 1.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed; I declare that what I
claim is :
1. In an improved cycle crank, the combination and incorporation with it of a
pedal pin formed in and being part of the same extended, and without jointing;
stamped in dies complete as shown in Fig. 1.
2. The formation of the pedal pin by bending at right angles an extension of
the crank arm, arranged suitably for the purpose and being part of the same bar
of metal-preferably of steel or iron, but if necessary of any suitable metal.
3. The machining and finishing of the pedal pin when in one and the same
straight line with the crank arm, and previous to bending it at right angles;
which latter is its position when in action.
By this combination of the pedal pin with the crank, I materially reduce the
weight of both as compared with the jointed methods; and also increase the
strength. I reduce the cost of manufacture. The combined crank and pedal pin
is detachable from the machine as one piece, and the nuisance of a loose pedal
pin is entirely obviated.
Dated this 17th day of December 1891.
Improvements in Bee-feeders.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 28th July, 1891-Accepted. 17th Oct. 1891
CUMI DULE DI MULTITION.
Improvements in Bee-feeders.
I GEORGE SIDNEY RAKE of Sturminster Newton in the County of Dorset 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 consists of an open chamber from which syrup or other feeding
matter passes into a covered chamber in communication with the hive; a floating
platform perforated with holes, on which the bees may rest to feed being fitted to
the said covered chamber.
And in order that this invention may be more fully understood, I have annexed
hereto certain illustrative drawings: whereof
Fig. 1 shews the apparatus in elevation (one half thereof being in section) and
Fig. 2 the same in plan (the lid being removed).
And the lettering of the various parts on the said drawings are the letters more
particularly hereinafter referred to.
A circular or other shaped vessel, preferably of tin, is divided into three com-
partments. Of these the inner one (A), fitting over a hole in the top of the hive
admits the bees into the middle compartment (B), in which is a moveable plat-
form (D) of wood, vulcanite, or other light material, perforated with holes (shewn
at E, E). The said middle compartment also communicates with the outer com-
partment (C) by means of other holes (shewn at F, F), through which the syrup
or other feeding matter passes. Both the two said compartments, A & B, are
covered with a moveable glass top (G), which is held in its place by four fastenings
or pins (shewn at H, H); but the said outer compartment (C) is open except for
the lid (J), which covers the whole vessel.
In order to make use of this apparatus, the syrup is poured into the outer com-
partment (C), and passes through the holes (F, F) into the middle compartment (B),
raising the platform (D). The bees then come out from the hive, through the
inner compartment (A), into the said middle compartment (B), and resting on the
said platform (D) are enabled to absorb, in safety & under cover, the syrup
which rises through the holes (E, E).
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 bee-feeding apparatus the combination of a covered chamber, containing a
floating perforated platform, with an outer open chamber, from which the feeding
matter passes under the said platform, as and for the purposes herein described
& illustrated.
Dated this 27th day of Jul 1801
GEORGE SIDNEY RAKE,
Sturminster Newton.
Improvements in Saw Bows or Frames.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 26th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Saw Bows or Frames.
WILLIAM PARKER FOX & THOMAS Fox, trading as Fox Bros., 92 West
Street, Sheffield in the County of Yorkshire, Engineers Tool Makers, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
We make the bow or frame of round, oval, or oblong section, or any suitable
section, steel or iron.
The handle frame we cast in any suitable metal, such as malleable iron, crucible
cast steel, brass etc.
The handle frame is attached to the saw bow or frame by screwing, pinning or
brazing.
Dated this 6th day of April 1891.
WILLIAM PAKKER FUX.
THOMAS FOX.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Saw Bows or Frames.
WILLIAM PARKER FOX & THOMAS Fox trading as Fox Bros. 92 West Street
Sheffield in the County of Yorkshire Engineers Tool Makers, 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 :-
We make the bow or frame "F" of round, oval or oblong section, or any
suitable section steel or iron.
The handle frames "A and B" and screw frame "E" we cast in any suitable
metal, such as malleable iron, crucible cast steel, brass etc.; and in any suitable
shape, as A" with tang through handle, or "B" with cross handle, or "E" for
screw frame, or any modifications of the same.
"
THE ATTACHMENT OF HANDLE FRAMES AND SCREW FRAMES TO Bows.
For round section bows the handle frame and screw frame (where used) are
drilled and tapped to size, the end of bow is threaded and screwed into handle
frame and screw frame (where used) at "C," drilled through both, and rivetted up
to prevent unscrewing.
For oval or oblong section bows, the handle frame and screw frame (where used)
is cored to near the size of the end of bow, which is fitted in at "C," drilled through
and rivetted up, or we let the core cut through the casting so as to leave the handle
frame and screw frame (where used) open at "D," so that the end of bow may be
inserted at C," the handle frame and screw frame (where used) closed upon it
at "D," then drilled through and rivetted up.
"
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :
1st. We make the saw bows or frames "F" of suitable section steel or iron, and
separate from the handle frames "A and B" and screw frame "E."
2nd. We cast the handle frames "A and B" and screw frame "E" in any
suitable metal or shane.

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3rd. We attach the saw bow or frame "F" to the handle frames "A and B
and screw frame "E" by screwing, or fitting, or closing handle frames "A and B"
and screw frame "E" on end of bow "F" then both handle frames "A and B,"
screw frame "E" and end of bow "F" being drilled through, and rivetted up.
Dated this 25th day of November 1891.
WILLIAM PARKER FOX.
THOMAS FOX.
Improved Draught and Water-tight Weather Bar.
Year: 1891

page_text: The decision of the Comptroller-General, of the 12th day of July 1892, allowed,
under Section 18 of the Patents, &c. Act, 1883, an Amendment of this
Specification.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION (AMENDED).
Improved Draught and Water-tight Weather Bar.
WILLIAM SAMUEL JOHNSON Wholesale Ironmonger 1 Barnbank Terrace
Glasgow 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, the prevention of draughts and the exclusion
of rain at the bottom of doors, casements, fanlights, or sash windows, opening
inwards, outwards or upwards.
The invention consists of in using a single metal sill bar made with a deep groove
or channel with a circular bottom running through the sill bar.
The sill bar is applied to and fixed to the sill of a door, casement, fanlight or
sash window without any grooving or cutting of the sill, and then screwed down.
The groove is cut along the bottom rail of the casement, door or sash just above the
sill bar.
The sill bar has holes drilled at the sides in order to let any water that may
accumulate run off.
The improved weather or sill bar can be made in copper, brass, zine, or
galvanized iron or any other required metal or material as may be found most
suitable.
In order that the invention may be more fully understood the accompanying
drawings are attached―
Fig. 1. Full size drawing of sill bar, for door casement or fanlight, opening in
and also for sash windows.
Fig. 2. Full size section of sill bar, fixed to sill, for door, casement or fanlight
opening in, and also for sash windows.
Fig. 3. Full size section of sill bar, fixed to sill, for door, casement or fanlight,
opening out, and also for sash windows.
A. Section of sill bar.
B. Hole for water to run off.
C. Groove, cut along bottom rail of casement.
It will be readily seen, that it is impossible for any water to pass the sill bar,
even in the most stormy weather as any water blown in must fall into the sill bar
and run out again.
The groove C is cut along the bottom rail of casement, door or sash, at which
point any moisture hanging, must fall into the sill bar and run off. By no possibility
can any water pass groove C.

page_text: 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
1st. A weather or sill bar substantially as described and drawn. for fixing
vertically on the sill of a casement, door, fanlight or hung window.
2nd. The manufacture and use of the improved weather or sill bar, as before
described or any more modification thereof.
Dated this 27th day of October 1891
WILLIAM S. JOHNSON.
Improvements in Trimming Saddle Cloths (sometimes called Saddle Mats).
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Dec., 1891-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Trimming Saddle Cloths (sometimes called
Saddle Mats).
WILLIAM LEE, of 21 Reginald Terrace, Leeds, in the County of Yorkshire,
Mill Foreman, and the PATENT WOOLLEN CLOTH COMPANY of 8 Love Lane,
Wood Street, in the City of London, Felt Manufacturers, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A designed border of any convenient or suitable width, say for instance, half an
inch, or one inch wide, etc., is printed in any suitable colours by any of the usual
methods upon a thin felt, or thin cloth, or other thin material, either undyed, or
bleached, or dyed, and this border is then fastened by any suitable means,
preferably by sewing, around and near the edges, or close to the edges of the
saddle cloth which it is desired shall be trimmed or ornamented by the method
herein described.
Dated this 95th day of March 1901
WILLIAM LEE.
PATENT WOOLLEN CLOTH COMPANY,
Per J. W. Boniface, Secretary.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Trimming Saddle Cloths (sometimes called
Saddle Mats).
WILLIAM LEE, of 21 Reginald Terrace, Leeds, in the County of Yorkshire,
Mill Foreman, and the PATENT WOOLLEN CLOTH COMPANY, of 8 Love Lane,
Wood Street, in the City of London, Felt Manufacturers, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
A designed border of any convenient or suitable width, say for instance half an
inch wide, or one inch wide, or of any other width, is printed in any suitable colors
by any of the usual methods upon a thin felt, or thin cloth, or other thin material,
such thin felt or thin cloth or other thin material being before being printed upon,
either undyed or bleached or dyed. This border is then affixed by any suitable
means, preferably by sewing, around and near the edges, or close to the edges, of
the saddle cloth which it is desired shall be trimmed or ornamented by the method
herein described.
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 trimming or ornamenting of saddle cloths by the affixing thereto in a
manner such as has been described of a printed border design, such printed border
design having been manufactured in the first place quite apart & separately from
the saddle cloths intended to be so trimmed or ornamented.
Dated this 21st day of December 1891.
WILLIAM LEE.
PATENT WOOLLEN CLOTH COMPANY,
Per J. W. Boniface, Secretary.
Improvement in Umbrellas, Sunshades, and Parasols.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Dec., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 27th Aug., 1892-Accepted. 22nd Oct.. 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Umbrellas, Sunshades, and Parasols.
JOSEPH CROSS Umbrella Manufacturer and Wire Worker, of 29 Tangier Street
Whitehaven in the County of Cumberland do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in umbrellas, sunshades and parasols, and
has for its object, to give increased rigidity to umbrella or sunshade or parasol
frames, also protection to the covers from the friction of the ribs. These objects
I attain by having sections of india rubber tubing over the ends of the ribs
(preferably two ribs in one tube, or a tube on each rib,) close to the notch at the
top of the stick, so protecting the covers from the friction of notch and ribs.
Dated this and
1001
JOSEPH CROSS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Umbrellas, Sunshades, and Parasols.
JOSEPH CROSs, Umbrella Manufacturer and Wire Worker of 29 Tangier Street,
Whitehaven in the County of Cumberland, 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 umbrellas, sunshades and parasols, and
has for its object to give increased rigidity to umbrella sunshade or parasol frames,
also protection to the covers from friction of the ribs. These objects I attain by
having sections of india rubber tubing over the ends of the ribs (preferably two
ribs in one tube, as shewn in sketch) or a tube on each rib close to the notch
at the top of the stick, so protecting the covers from the friction of the notch
and ribs.
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. Increased rigidity to frame when umbrella is opened, by placing two ribs in
one tube, as shewn in sketch.
2. Protection of cover from friction and pressure (both when open and closed)
with ribs and notch.
Dated this 25th day of August. 1892.
JOSEPH CROSS,
29, Tangier Street, Whitehaven, Cumberland.
A Combined Cinder-sifter.and Dust-bin.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 13th June, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 14th Mar., 1892-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Cinder-sifter.and Dust-bin.
THOMAS PEERLESS Butcher 1 St. John's Road Crowborough Cross Sussex
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An upright bin made of wood or iron, about 3 feet high & about 18 by 13 in.
wide, fitted with a screen made of small iron bars, fixed in a slanting position so
that when the ashes & cinders are put in the top, the ashes fall through the screen
while the cinders slide down the screen to a spout fitted in the front of the bin.
There is a drop lid or slide fitted in front of the bin to prevent the cinders falling
out till required.
It has a slanting bottom so that the ashes will pass out at the back, there is also
a drop lid or slide to prevent them falling out till required.
Dated this 11th day of June 1891
THOMAS PEERLESS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Cinder-sifter and Dust-bin.
I THOMAS PEERLESS, of 1 Saint John's Road, Crowborough Cross, Sussex,
Butcher, 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 combined dust-bin and cinder sifter and will be best
understood by reference to the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1, illustrates a sectional side elevation,
Figure 2 end elevation.
A, a galvanised iron bin; B, the cinder sifter, resting at an angle in bin A and
pivotted at C: D, door to enable the sifted cinders to be withdrawn. E, lid or
door in top of A, for cinders or dirt to be thrown in on sifter B; dirt or other
rubbish not requiring to be sifted, is thrown in at F. G, door with sides, at
bottom of A, to enable the ashes to be removed: H, guide chute for the removal
of cinders.
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 combined dust-bin and cinder sifter, constructed as herebefore described, and.
illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 14th day of March 1892
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Look Window Fastener:
Year: 1891

page_text: .Date of Application, 13th July, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 5th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 5th Dec., 1891.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Look Window Fastener:
I, JAMES LLOYD, of Horbury, Yorkshire, Watchmaker do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a window fastener made on the principle of a lock
arranged to be fastened and unfastened by a separate key; such a fastener is
morticed into the sash of the window. The fastener has a sliding bolt with three
wards, one of these engage a stud on a pivot turned by the key, the two other
wards engago a tumbler to secure the bolt, on inserting the key into pivot a
spring is pressed down which lifts the tumbler allowing the bolt to be pushed
out when the tumbler falls into the other ward and so retains the bolt. On
inserting the key the spring is pressed down which lifts the tumbler allowing
the bolt to be drawn back.
4
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Lock Window Fastener.
I, JAMES LLOYD of Horbury, Yorkshire Watchmaker, 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 window fastener made on the principle of a lock
arranged to be fastened and unfastened by a separate key; such a fastener may be
morticed into the sash of the window or let into the pulley style, the latter plan is
the one preferred.
To enable my invention to be properly understood I will proceed to fully
describe the same with aid of the accompanying drawings.

page_text: so that the bolt can lock into the sash frame. To enable this to be done when the
window is open at different distances the sash frame has several holes in it for the
bolt. Figures 3, 4, and 5 illustrate this manner of fitting in the fastener. M, being
the top sash, N the lower one; O the pulley style, P is the fastener.
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 improved form of lock window fastener and mode of fixing same hereinbefore
described and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 5th day of November 1891.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Horse Collars.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Sept., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 8th June, 1892-Accepted, 23rd July, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Horse Collars.
Mrs. MARY MORRIS 208 Rushmore Road Hackney do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
Horse Collar. Shaped foundation of thin sheet metal, woven wire, or cane
ordinary leather covering but inside hollow and filled with sand which by move-
ment of horse in running is scattered before his feet ensuring firm foothold on:
greasiest road.
Dated this Oth dow of Cantambou 1901
MARY MORRIS,
208, Rushmore Road, Hackney..
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Horse Collars.
MARY MORRIS 208 Rushmore Road Hackney 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 :-
Horse Collar. Shaped foundation of thin sheet metal, woven wire, or cane,
ordinary leather covering but inside hollow, filled with sand, or grit, which by
movement of the horse's shoulders in running is thrown forward from spring
regulated opening—B in diagram-before his feet thus ensuring firm foothold.
on most slippery road. A in diagram for refilling collar.
Improvements in Apparatus for Facilitating the Training of Field and other Guns.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Facilitating the Training of Field
and other Guns.
I, ERNESTO BREDA, 7 Via Antonio Bordoni, Milan, Italy, Mechanical
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 apparatus for adjusting the trails of field and other
guns.
The improved apparatus consists of a disc a having a conical contour and
pivoted at b to a pin arranged below the trail of the gun so that when the said
disc is rotated the conical part will always stand under the rear part c of the trail
between it and the ground.
right or to the
When the said disc is caused to rotate around its pivot the conical part bearing
upon the ground causes the trail of the gun to be moved to the
left according to the direction in which the said disc is rotated.
The rotation of the said disc may be effected in various ways. In the drawing
the conical part is shown provided with a circular rack d engaging with a pinion e,
which is operated by a hand wheelf through a worm g, worm-wheel and shaft /¹
coupled at n by means of a universal joint, as shown.
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:
First. An apparatus for adjusting the trails of field and other guns consisting of
a disc pivoted to the underside of the rear end of the trail, between it and the
ground, the lower outer periphery of the disc being made conical or bevelled so
that when the same is rotated by means of suitable gearing the said bevelled
periphery will engage with the ground and consequently move the trail of the gun
in the desired direction.
Second. An apparatus for adjusting the trails of field and other guns constructed
arranged and operating substantially as herein before described with reference to
the drawings.
Dated this 10th day of December 1901
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Scissors.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 11th May, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 5th Feb., 1892-Accepted, 9th Apr., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Scissors.
HENRY SAWARD and JOSIAH SAWARD 74 High Street St. John's Wood N.W.
London Middlesex Cutlers do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows
One or both blades of the scissors is to have a concave profile slanting from the
points on the back edge, to give a fine point to the scissors at the same time retain
their thickness and stiffness.
HENRY SAWARD.
JOSIAH SAWARD.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Scissors.
HENRY SAWARD and JOSIAH SAWARD Cutlers 74 High Street St. John's
Wood London Middlesex do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This improvement consists of a concave profile slanting from the point on the
outside edge of the scissors, to give a very fine point, at the same time retain the
stoutness of the scissors.
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 :
HENRY SAWARD.
JOSIAH SAWARD.
Improvements in Guards for Waterspouts and the like.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Dec., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 21st Sept., 1892-Accepted, 29th Oct., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Guards for Waterspouts and the like.
I, WILLIAM BURROW SHORLAND, of 25 Albert Street, Manchester, in the
County of Lancaster, Estate Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
It applies to the wire guards which are used for protecting the upper ends of
waterspouts, nozzles, and the like from the entrance of toy balls, stones, and similar
bulky rubbish, which is liable to enter and choke them.
It consists of certain improvements in their construction by means of which their
cost is considerably lessened.
These consist in uniting the wires together by placing them when cut and shaped
into suitable holders and uniting them together at the points of juncture by means
of bosses or rings of easily fluxed metal, or other suitable material which is run into
the holders in a molten, fluid, or soft condition and which solders them firmly
together when hardened.
Or, the bosses or other joinings may be formed in two or more parts and riveted,
screwed, pinched, or otherwise fastened together.
Dated the 21st day of December 1891.
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
46 Market Street, Manchester, Agent to Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Guards for Waterspouts and the like.
I, WILLIAM BURROW SHORLAND, of 25 Albert Street, Manchester, in the
County of Lancaster, Estate Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
It applies to the wire guards which are used for protecting the upper ends of
waterspout nozzles and the like, from the entrance of toy balls, stones, and similar
bulky rubbish, which is liable to enter and choke them.
It consists of certain improvements in their construction by means of which the
cost is considerably lessened.
These consist in uniting the wires together by placing them when cut and shaped
into suitable holders and running molten metal or other suitable material upon the
points of juncture, the holder being so formed as to cast bosses or rings of metal at
the points of juncture so as to solder them firmly together when hardened.
Or, the bosses or other joinings may be formed in two or more parts and placed
upon the points of juncture and then riveted, screwed, pinched or otherwise fastened
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:-
COL
Live mundo for motorsnouts and the like bu securing

page_text: the points of juncture, by means of bosses or rings of metal, molten, or otherwise
suitably attached thereto, substantially as described hereinbefore.
Dated this 20th day of September 1892.
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
46, Market Street, Manchester, Agent to Applicant.
Improvements in Pliers.
Year: 1891

page_text: United States of America),
Date of Application (in United Kingdom), 10th Feb., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 10th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 25th Apr., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pliers.
I, GEORGE WYATT, of 2, Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, in the County of Kings
and State of New York, United States of America, Ornamental Designer, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN PLIERS, 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 pliers that are provided with insulated handles and that
are more particularly designed for cutting electric wires.
The invention consists in the various features of improvement more fully pointed
out in the claims.
In the accompanying drawings,
Figure 1 is a side view, partly in section, of my improved pliers.
Figure 2 is a cross-section on line, Fig. 1.
The letters a a represent the jaws of a pair of pliers. b is the pivot, and c care
the handles in one piece with the jaws, all as usual. The handles c are covered by
sleeves d, made of suitable insulating material. I prefer to make the sleeves d of
gutta-percha with an enamel lining; but any other non-conductor of electricity
may be used. The sleeves d should be closed at their outer ends, as at d³, so as to
completely embrace the ends of the handles c. At their inner ends the sleeves d
are preferably made with an inclined edge d³, so that those parts c¹ of the
handles c that are located directly back of the pivot are left exposed on their
contiguous faces. This permits the pliers to close freely without unnecessarily
reducing the thickness of the handles.
It will be seen that my improved pliers are completely insulated where apt to be
grasped by the hand, and that thus when cutting live wires the shock will not be
transmitted to the operator.
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. As a new article of manufacture, pliers the handles of which are covered by
non-conducting sleeves, substantially as specified.
2. A pair of pliers provided with non-conducting sleeves d, surrounding the
handles, said sleeves being closed at their outer ends d', so as to embrace the ends
of the handles, substantially as specified.
3. A pair of pliers provided with non-conducting sleeves d, surrounding the
handles, said sleeves being closed at their outer ends d' and provided with inclined
inner edges d, substantially as specified.
Dated this 10th day of February 1891.
F. W. BARKER,
Applicant's Agent.
Improvements in or Additions to Hats.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Sept., 1831
Complete Specification Left, 29th June, 1892-Accepted, 30th July, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or Additions to Hats.
I, RICHARD MORTON ROBINSON of 22 Romola Road, Tulse Hill, London S.E.,
Warehouseman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to certain improvements in connection with hats. The
essential feature is a clip or tongs, which is adapted for fixture in hats, and is capable
of carrying any small light article such as a cigar, flower, cigarette or the like
without inconvenience to the wearer.
The clip can be affixed to a ventilator in the hat or can be screwed or otherwise
attached to the material; it may also be adapted to every form or size of hat.
Dated this 12th day of October 1891.
FREDK. WALKER,
11, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: 2. The combination with the crown of a hat of one or more clips or tongs such
as B substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 21st dow of Mo 1800
R. M. ROBINSON.
W. P. Thompson & Boult,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Construction of Telephone Receiver.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Sept., 1891
Complete Specification Left. 8th June, 1892-Accepted, 9th July, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Construction of Telephone Receiver.
I, RICHARD ROBERT HARPER, of Sash Court, Wilson Street, Finsbury in
the County of London, Electrical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:
This invention has for object, the manufacture or construction of a telephone
receiver, whereby articulations are produced in a very clear distinct and expressive
manner instead of feebly and indistinctly, as at present.
For the purpose of my invention, I employ two, or any further number of coils
upon the same core, and couple up the coils in series or in parallel.
The end discs are connected by distancing rods.
1001
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said Richard Robert Harper.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Construction of Telephone Receiver.
I, RICHARD ROBERT HARPER, of Sash Court, Wilson Street, Finsbury, in
the County of London, Electrical 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 has for object, the manufacture or construction of a telephone
receiver, whereby articulations are produced in a very clear distinct and expressive
manner instead of feebly and indistinctly as at present.
For the purpose of my invention, I employ two or any further number of coils
upon the same core and couple up the coils in series or in parallel. The end discs
are connected by distancing rods.
An example of my invention is shown on the annexed drawings.
Figure 1 is a part sectional elevation of telephone receiver.
Figure 2 a section of a number of coils A, A, in the same end plates B (brass)
and B' (iron), and connected by distancing rods C, C.
Figure 3, a perspective elevation of the cage B, B, and C, C, in which the
coils A, A, are to be placed.
The rods C, C, project slightly from the end plate B, and the diaphragm D
bears against them around the edge, leaving the central part of the diaphragm free
for the magnetic pulsations due to the sound wave and it being in proximity to the
central pin core E when the circuit is established in the well known manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. In a telephone receiver, the placing or arranging of two, or any further
number of coils upon the same core and coupling them up in series, or in parallel,.
as and for the purpose set forth.

page_text: 2. The combination of parts shown in the drawings constituting a telephone
receiver, whereby articulations are rendered very distinct and clear.
The 8th day of June 1892.
Improvements in Automatic Flushing Syphons.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1891-Accepted, 1st Aug., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Automatic Flushing Syphons.
I, MOSES JAMES ADAMS Engineer Peasholme Green York, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention consists of an improved form of automatic syphon and of a tank
or vessel in which the same may where it is desired be used.
To minimise the loss of liquid in starting the syphon I form it in such a manner
that the liquid shall be directed forward towards the syphon mouth thus when the
tank or vessel is full the added liquid enters the syphon mouth and flowing over
the longer limb sets up syphonic action.
The bend of the syphon is above the water line in the tank or vessel so that the
water entering by the inlet D or from any other inlet immediately flows away
through the syphon being directed to the syphon by the tube C entering the mouth
of the syphon G passing over the bend B & through the outlet F. The inlet D may
be vertical as shewn or horizontal. The tank or vessel I prefer to employ is
lettered A, the syphon and mouth G. With tube C are however used, in chambers
or tanks built of brickwork or masonary and the said chambers need not necessarily
take the form of that shewn herein provided that they are suitably arranged for the
syphon, the vent E or its equivalent is required for the admission of air to the tank
or vessel A.
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
1st. The combination of a syphon having a mouth as G with a tube or pipe C
arranged as shewn to direct the force of a current of liquid into the syphon
mouth.
2nd. The combination of a tank or vessel as A and a syphon the tank or vessel
having the tube or pipe C before described used in conjunction with the syphon.
3. The arrangement and design of the appliances herein illustrated and described
and of their equivalent substantially the same though differing in conformity.
19th June 1891.
MOSES JAMES ADAMS,
Engineer, Peasholme Green, York.
Improvements in Ear Trumpets.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Mar., 1891-Accepted, 2nd May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ear Trumpets.
I, FRIEDRICH WILHELM ASCHENDORF of Wiesbaden in the Kingdom of Prussia
and German Empire, Doctor of Medicine, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved car trump which consistentially of
two conoidal chambers with rounded apices inserted one within the other and con-
nected at their bases, the outer chamber having a tubular extension for insertion
within the ear.
In the accompanying drawings which are hereinafter referred to, Figure 1 repre-
sents a perspective view, and Figure 2 a vertical section of an car trumpet
constructed according to these improvements.
A is the outer and larger cone, and B is the smaller and inner cone. Both of
these cones are rounded off or globular at their apices and to the outer cone there
is secured the tubular extension E which opens into the cavity between the two
cones and is constructed and adapted to be fit within the ear. The inner cone has
no corresponding extension, but is closed at the point opposite to E. Opposite
to this point the cone B is provided with (preferably) three slots or sound holes G
as shewn in the figures. The two cones are secured together by solder, by
burnishing one over the other, or by other suitable means as represented at C and
at all other points they are separated by an air space D.
The tubular extension E may be covered with indiarubber, leather, or other
similar substance to enable it to be held in the car without the support of the
hand.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is,
An ear trumpet constructed and arranged substantially as hercinbefore described
and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 13th day of March 1891
WILLIAM E. HEYS,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Cricket Stump.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Oct., 1891-Accepted, 12th Dec., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cricket Stump.
I, HENRY COVIL CRAWFORD of Richford Road, Portway West Ham in the
County of Essex Cricket Bat Manufacturer do bereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This my invention relates to an improved cricket stump, and the object of my
said invention is to devise a certain new and useful improvement upon the cricket
stumps as at present used.
My invention consists in the novel arrangement construction and combination of
parts hereinafter described and set forth.
In order that my invention may be more readily understood, reference is made
to the accompanying drawings in which like letters indicate corresponding parts in
all the figures-
Fig. 1 represents a cricket stump as at present manufactured.
Fig. 2 is a view shewing my improvements as applied to a cricket stump.
Fig. 3 is a section of the same.
Hitherto cricket stumps have been constructed in the manner illustrated in Fig. 1,
in which A represents the lower portion of the stump and B the metal shoe or foot
for the protection of the tapered portion inserted in the ground. It will be
observed that the lower portion of the stump is formed with an enlarged base so as
to prevent the stump entering the ground and to act as an additional support to the
stump.
As the grain of the wood runs along the stump the projecting portion of the
base a is liable to be split off along the grain of the wood by the force of the blow
from the mallet used to drive the stump into the ground.
In carrying my invention into practice I dispense with the enlarged base of the
stump, and make the lower portion of the stump of a uniform diameter as
illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3 of the drawings.
The shoe in my improved stump is formed with a conical socket to receive the
lower end of the stump, which is tapered and inserted in such socket and secured
in the usual manner.
The tapered metallic foot is formed with a shoulder substantially the same as
those at present employed.
It will be readily understood that as the shoe encircles the lower end of the
stump any liability of the wood to split is prevented.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is,
1. A cricket stump having the lower portion thereof tapered to be inserted in a
shoe or spike, said shoe or spike having a conical socket formed therein to receive
the lower end of the said stuinp and said shoe or spike having a shoulder formed on
its outer surface substantially as described and illustrated in the drawings.
Dated this 31st day of October 1891.
HORN & SON,
Applicant's Agents.