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An Improvement in Cartridge Cases.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd May, 1896-Accepted, 27th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by LA COMPAGNIE ANONYME DES FORGES DE
CHATILLON ET COMMENTRY, of 19 Rue de la Rochefoucauld, Paris,
France.]
An Improvement in Cartridge Cases.
I, HAROLD IMRAY, of No. 28 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, in the
County of London, Chartered Patent 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 :-
This invention relates to the construction of cartridge cases in such a manner
that the tubular body of the case has its end bent inwards to form a lip which is
held in a recess of the head by a ring secured therein by rivetting over it an
inwardly projecting rib of the head.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings is a part longitudinal section shewing the
parts put together but not secured. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section of the whole
case as completed.
The tube A constituting the body of the case has its end bent so as to form an
inwardly projecting lip or flange which is inserted in an annular recess formed in
the head C. Over the lip is placed a ring B, and then an annular projecting
rib c of the head is by means of a suitable tool D forced down so as to form a
rivet cover the ring B thus holding all the parts firmly together.
Figs. 3 and 4 shew a modification, the ring B in this case being enclosed within
an internal bead formed on the end of the tube A.
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 cartridge case wherein the tubular body has an inwardly projecting lip
secured in a recess of the head by a ring over which an annular rib of the head
is rivetted, substantially as described.
Dated this 22nd day of May 1896.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
The Manufacture or Production of an Ammonium Compound of Casein.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Jan., 1896-Accepted, 1st Feb., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
The Manufacture or Production of an Ammonium Compound
of Casein.
I, WILHELM MAJERT D.Ph. of Falkenberg near Grünau in the Kingdom
of Prussia, Chemist, 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 compounds of casein are of great nutritive value, and I have found that the
ammonium compound may be produced as a solid substance by conducting gaseous
ammonia in contact with powdered and dried casein, or by suspending the casein in
a liquid which will not dissolve nor act upon it, and then passing the ammonia gas
in contact with it. Liquids which are suitable for the latter purpose are:-
Alcohol, ether, light petroleum spirit, or benzol. After the casein-ammoniac has
been produced, the liquid may be filtered off, and what remains be removed by
evaporation.
The absorption of the ammonium by the casein is attended with development of
some heat.
The casein-ammoniac forms a white powder which is unacted upon by the
atmosphere, and which forms a more or less clear solution in water, according to its
purity. The solution is almost tasteless.
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 hereinbefore described process for the manufacture or production of
casein-ammoniac, substantially as and by the means set forth.
2. As a new article of manufacture, casein-ammoniac consisting of a dry and
durable chemical compound of casein and ammonium, which is soluble in water and
possesses nutritive qualities.
Dated this 31st day of December AD 1895.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Carbonising Iron and Steel.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Carbonising Iron and Steel.
We, ALEXANDER WILSON, Steel Manufacturer, and FREDERIC STUBBS,
Steel Works Manager, both of The Cyclops Steel and Iron Works, Sheffield,
in the County of York, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
According to this invention the surface to be treated is covered with a carbide
such as calcium carbide or aluminium carbide which is then decomposed by the
action of heat and electricity.
A plate to be treated is preferably laid horizontally in a muffle, a layer of
carbide being put upon it and then a second plate, the two plates being connected
to the poles of a dynamo.
The plates are then raised to a full red heat and the current is passed through
them and the carbide.
Dosh das of June 1806
ALEXANDER WILSON.
FREDERIC STUBBS.
We, ALEXANDER WILSON, Steel Manufacturer, and FREDERIC STUBBS,
Steel Works Manager, both of The Cyclops Steel and Iron Works, Sheffield, in
the County of 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 :-
According to this invention the surface to be treated is covered with a carbide
such as calcium carbide or aluminium carbide which is then decomposed by the
action of heat and electricity.
A plate to be treated is preferably laid horizontally in a muffle, a layer of
carbide being put upon it and then a second plate, the two plates being connected
to the poles of a dynamo.
The plates are then raised to a full red heat and the current is passed through
them and the carbide.
The depth of the layer of carbide must be such as to supply the necessary
quantity of carbon thus for thick plates to be deeply carbonized a depth of three
or four inches is necessary. The voltage of the current must be sufficient to
overcome the resistance of the carbide when heated (but it need not do so when
it is cold) and the greater the quantity of the current the quicker the result. Our
plant produces about 100 ampères at 90 volts and for thick plates the process is
continued for from 3 to 4 days.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
The treatment of iron and steel substantially as described.
ALEX. WILSON.
FREDRC. STUBBS.
Improvements in Cleaning Instruments.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th July, 1896-Accepted, 3rd Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cleaning Instruments.
I, EDWARD GEORGE TURNBULL THOMAS, 31 Moray Place Dunedin, in the
Colony of New Zealand, a 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:-
The object of this inveution is to produce a combined instrument for scraping,
scrubbing, or wiping any article, and especially where there is an accumulation of
material to be removed that does not readily yield to ordinary means, such as the
sediment in saucepans, cooking utensils or such like, requiring to be cleaned and
scraped.
The combination consists of a brush, to which is fixed a metal scraper, and to
which may also be attached a cloth in such a manner that either may be used
separately, or as a combined cleaning instrument.
Referring to the accompanying drawing:-
Figure 1, is a plan of the entire instrument, except that the cloth is not shewn.
Figure 2, is a section of the same, shewing the mode of working the scraper
with the brush following it.
Figure 3, is a section of a form of brush, more adapted to work where scraping
is always required, as well as brushing.
A, is a metal scraper bent round in any form for the intended use, and attached
to the brush B, and further bent up to form a hollow handle, C, when a hollow
handle is need, though any form of suitable handle may be used so as to answer
the same purpose. When the handle is hollow, as shewn at C, on the drawing, the
cloth may be passed through it to assist to keep the cloth in the required position
for following up the operation, and wiping after scraping and brushing.
Though ordinarily fixed together, the parts are easily separated for renewal
at will.
Any form of scraper may be used to suit any special requirements, and the
whole may be made of any suitable sizes, or materials.
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 combination of a brush (such as B.) and a scraper (such as A,) fixed
together for the purposes of cleaning by scraping and brushing, or either operation,
substantially as shown and set forth herein.
2. The combination of a brush (such as B,) and a scraper (such as A,) of suitable
form for scrubbing and scraping or otherwise cleaning, with a cloth, passed
round the handle, or through the handle (C,) substantially as described herein and
as shown on the drawing.
3. The method of cleaning, by the use of a combined brush and scraper, (such
as B, and A,) fixed together in the manner shewn, with or without the combination
of the attached following cloth, substantially as and for the purposes shewn and
set forth herein.
Dated this 8th day of June 1896
EDWD. THOMAS.
A Corrugated Leather Sole for Boots or Shoes.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Corrugated Leather Sole for Boots or Shoes.
I, EUGENE PRUDON 70 Purves Road Kensal Rise N.W. Boot Maker do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A sole cut from solid leather and afterwards corrugated from the waist up to fore
part of foot, to prevent slipping, to be used for Cycling & other purposes.
Dated this 28th day of September 1896.
I, EUGENE PRUDON 70 Purves Road Kensal Rise N.W. Boot Maker do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A sole cut from solid leather and afterwards corrugated from the waist up to fore
part of foot, to prevent slipping, to be used for Cycling & other purposes.
Dated this 28th day of September 1896.
EUGENE PRUDON 43 Forth Avenue Queen's Park W. late 70 Purves Road Kensal
Rise N.W. Boot Maker. 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:--
This Sole is Cut from Solid leather and afterward Corrugated from waist up to
forepart of foot to prevent Slipping and intended to be used for Cycling and other
purposes.
The Corrugation is a Set of various Grooves gouged out eighth of inch deep
accros and from Waist to within one inch and half of the end of Toe leaving Solid
Square blocks between the Grooves of full Substance of the leather.
The number of Grooves varying according to Size and length of Soles.
In the accompanying drawing the letter (A) shows a set of grooves in Centre of
Sole which are one eighth of inch in depth and width, the said grooves start from top
of waist to within one inch and a quarter, to one inch and half of tip of Toe, the
lenght of grooves depending on size of sole. Similar grooves (A) across the forepart
to within half of inch of the edge at side leaving a margin to enable fixing the Sole
to Boot or Shoe.
The letter (B) Shows six lines of blocks, the Centre set being graduated from three
quarter of inch wide at bottom near the waist to quarter of inch at top near the toe.
At each end of Corrugation, the blocks (D) are of triangular shape and of larger
size, intended to resist all sudden pressure.
In order to ensure durability and firmness, the leather after being wetted through
and partly dried afterward, is well hammered and the grooves (A) have to be gouged
with Specially made gouge or plough of square shape.
The edge or margin from Corrugation is slightly shaved down to cause the blocks (B)
to rise above the centre.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim, is:
That it is entirely of my own Idea and invention, the novelty of which consist
of a Corrugated leather sole for Boots or Shoes to prevent Slipping.
EUGENE PRUDON.
Improvements in and connected with Neckties and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 7th Nov., 1896
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Neckties and the like.
I, PHILIP WARD, Railway Terrace, Cockermouth, Drapers Assistant, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The object of my invention is to render neckties and the like neater in appearance
and more comfortable in wear than those at present in use.
In carrying my invention into practice I provide one or more button holes in the
band of the necktie. For ready made up neckties more than one button hole would
perbaps be advisable so as to render the ties usable with various sizes of collars.
But by making the button hole horizontal and parallel with the length of the band
(as I prefer to do) a certain amount of play and capability of adjustment may be
obtained with one hole only.
In the case of neckties sold to be tied by the wearer only one button hole
in the centre of the length of the band of the necktie would be required. In
use the button hole in the necktie is placed over the button or stud which holds
the collar to the neck band of the shirt or other garment, and thus keeps the
necktie in place, and prevents it riding up over the collar and also does away with
the flap sometimes used for this purpose. The invention is applicable to all kinds
of neckties and the like.
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 improvement in neckties, consisting in providing one or more preferably
horizontal button holes in the band of the said neckties for the purpose of attaching
them to the button, stud, or the like, by which the collar is held to the neck band
of the shirt, or other garment, the whole substantially as described in the above
specification.
Dated this 23rd day of September 1896.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.
An improved Elastic or Pneumatic Tyre.
Year: 1896

page_text: An improved Elastic or Pneumatic Tyre.
JOSEPH HALL Inglewood Eldorado Road Cheltenham Civil Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I form the tyre of two separate tubes united externally so as to form a double
or twin tube thus:-00 and in the hollow or depression between the two tubes
I place a third tube or in some cases a solid ring, the surface of which is ribbed
longitudinally or spirally.
The tubes are formed of thin rubber or other elastic material and inflated with
air or gas.
The tubes are attached to the rim of the wheel by any of the ordinary methods
n use.
Dated this 1st day of October 1896
JOSEPH HALL "Inglewood" Eldorado Road Cheltenham Civil Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in the construction and form of pneumatic
tyres of wheels.
I form the tyre of two tubes C of india rubber or other elastic material each
being separately inflated in the usual manner, by air or gas being forced in under
pressure, and resting upon the steel rim E.
The two tubes are either united along one side or entirely separate and are
enclosed in a cover of textile material which is formed by taking a piece of the
fabric B of sufficient width to completely surround the tubes separately, fold it
along the middle and at a point about one third of the half width from the middle
fold sew at D the two parts together, next, placing the folded part between the
tubes bring the loose flaps over them and sew the edges of the loose flaps and the
folded edge.
Outside and between the two tubes and resting upon or attached to the cover
I place the outer ring A which is either a tube or cord of india rubber, when the
tubes are fully inflated the space between them forms a groove or hollow to receive
the outer ring.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
(1) The formation of an elastic tyre composed of two pneumatic tubes and a
solid india rubber detachable ring outside the same.
(2) An elastic tyre composed of three pneumatic tubes used in conjunction as
described.
(3) A cover B of textile fabric fitted as described.
JOSEPH HALL.
Improved Spinning Tackle for Fishing Purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Mar., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Dec., 1896-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1897
[Communicated from abroad by ALEXANDER HINTZE, Helsingfors, Finland,
Newspaper Proprietor.]
Improved Spinning Tackle for Fishing Purposes.
I SAMUEL ALLCOCK trading as S. Allcock and Co. of Redditch in the County
of Worcester, Fishing Tackle Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
A tackle for fishing with worms or similar baits. It consists of an eyed treble
fish hook to which is attached a pair of fins. From the eye of the hook hang
3 lengths of gut, gimp or other suitable material, of about two, three and four
inches in length respectively, to each of which is attached a single fish hook.
A swivel is also attached to the eye of the hook. Drawings of this invention
will be furnished with the Complete Specification.
Dated this 3rd day of March 1896.
SAMUEL ALLCOCK.
Improved Spinning Tackle for Fishing Purposes.
I SAMUEL ALLCOCK trading as S. Allcock & Co. of Redditch in the County of
Worcester, Fishing Tackle Maker which invention has been communicated to me
by Alexander Hintze, Helsingfors, Finland, Newspaper Proprietor, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention consists of a tackle for fishing with worms or similar baits and is
constructed as described in the following statement and as shown in the drawings
which accompany this specification.
Fig. 1-"B" is an ordinary treble fish hook to which is attached a pair of
fins "C" and a swivel "A" to the eye of the hook "B." From the hook "B"
hang three hooks "E" "E" "E" attached to gut wire or gimp. These
hooks "E" "E" "E" hang from the hook "B" by means of a loop on their gut
or gimp &c. which loop is passed over the shank of the hook "B" as shown in
Fig. 1F" and are thus easily removed when required.
"D" is a small india-rubber band to keep the whole close together when in use.
Fig. 2 shows a tackle mounted up with worms and ready for use.
The letters in this figure are the same as in Fig. 1 already described.
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 tackle to be used in fishing with worms or similar baits, and
Made with fins for spinning and constructed as herein described.
Improvements in Electric Batteries.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1898-Accepted. 21st Aug., 1897
Improvements in Electric Batteries.
I FRITZ DANNERT, Chemist, of 30 Spinerstrasse, Berlin, 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 his
following statement:-
The object of this invention for improvements in electric batteries belonging to
the class of double cell batteries is to combine all the advantages of a dry battery with
those of a wet one.
In the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings:--
Fig. 1 shows a circular stopper with electrode.
Fig. 2 shows a circular stopper without electrode for transport.
Fig. 3 shows the complete arrangement of the battery.
Fig. 4 shows the shape of the second metal electrodo before being coiled into the
container.
The battery consists of a container in which there is a carbon cylinder K closed at
the bottom whilst the electrode in the shape of Fig. 4, and the depolarising substance,
for example peroxide of manganese and carbon are arranged between the carbon
cylinder K and the container and sealed by means of melted pitch or other resinous
substance A. On the carbon cylinder K is a ring R made of enamelled metal with
an inwardly projecting edge r and inwardly projecting studs r r. The stopper V is
inserted in the top of the ring R and passes the studs by means of the slots vcut
therein and is tightly pressed against the rubber ring g resting on the projecting
edge r' by twisting the stopper by means of the cross piece S and the studs rr acting
on the gradually rising surfaces on the stopper V force the stopper down to form a
perfectly watertight joint. In use the cover carries the electrode Z, which is secured
to the cover by ineans of the screw passing through the cover and the nut t¹.
The metal electrode E is cut and bent froin a sheet to form a discharge conductor e¹
and strips e parallel to and surrounding the carbon cylinder K and strips elll
under the bottom of the carbon cylinder K. The battery can be made of any desired
heterogenous metal electrode and a simple electrolyte dispersed in both spaces or
with two distinct electrolytes one for each space, for example Z is zinc, E is copper.
The firmly closed container is equal to a dry battery with all the advantage of a
wet one.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. A battery adapted to be tightly closed by a stopper without electrode for
transport but having them for use, divided into a double cell battery by a carbon

page_text: cylinder closed at the bottom, the outer cell of which contains the second electrode
Bubstantially as described and with reference to the drawings.
Dated this 21st day of August 1896.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents. 5
Improvements in Syphons for Emptying Cisterns to Supply Closets, Lavatories, and the like, and for other purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1897
ON.
Improvements in Syphons for Emptying Cisterns to Supply Closets,
Lavatories, and the like, and for other purposes.
I, WILLIAM ABRAHAM MCCORMICK of 3 Bloomfield Road The Park Highgate N.
Builder do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in a chamber connected with the discharge pipe having a
plunger, bellows or other suitable arrangement, adjustable so that by a movement
a vacuum is caused into which the air from the discharge pipe is drawn, the liquid
in the cistern following it, thus starting the discharge. To prevent the air being
drawn in through the ontlet end of discharge pipe a flap or other suitable valve or
liquid seal is fixed in any suitable position which opens with the flow of the liquid
and closes itself. The gurgling noise usual in syphonic discharge pipes at end of
discharge is also diminished by putting a flange or trumpet mouth to the end of
syphon in cistern so that a little liquid makes a long seal.
W. A. McCORMICK.
Improvements in Syphons for Emptying Cisterns to Supply Closets,
Lavatories, and the like, and for other purposes.
I, WILLIAM ABRAHAM MCCORMICK of 3 Bloomfield Road The Park Highgate N.
Builder do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
My invention consists in a chamber A connected with the discharge pipe having
a plunger B, bellows B, flange B, valvo B or other suitable arrangement, adjust-
able so that by a movement a vacuum is caused into which the air from the
discharge pipe C is drawn, the liquid in the cistern H following it thus starting the
discharge. To prevent the air being drawn in through the outlet end of discharge
pipe, a flap D or other suitable valve or liquid seal is fixed in any suitable position
which opens with the flow of the liquid and closes itself. The gurgling noise usual
in syphonic discharge pipes at end of discharge is also diminished by putting an
enlarged mouth E with flange or trumpet mouth to the end of syphon in cistern H
making it of any suitable shape so that a little liquid makes a long seal and prevents
air being drawn through at end of discharge as it is when the end of syphon only
dips vertically or nearly so into the liquid.
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 moveable bellows, plunger, flange or valve attached to the discharge pipe
which enlarges the air space and causes a vacuum thus starting the syphon.
2. The enlarged mouth to syphon for obtaining a long seal with a little liquid.
Dated this 30th day of October 1896.
WILLIAM ABRAHAM M°CORMICK.
safety valves for boilers
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 25th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 16th May, 1896
THOMAS POTTERTON of 122 Cavendish Road Balham in the County of Surrey
Hotwater Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
Usually the spindles of safety valves for boilers are made of solid metal. My
invention relates to a safety valve with a hollow spindle A, with a small cock B
connected to top of same, to admit of the escape of water or steam when the
cock is open thus indicating if the valve is in working order and free from
incrustation.
Dated this 7th day of January 1896.
THOMAS POTTERTON of 122 Cavendish Road Balham in the County of Surrey,
Hotwater 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 :-
Usually the spindles of safety valves for boilers are made of solid metal. My
invention relates to safety valves with hollow spindle as A, with cocks as B,
connected to same to admit of the escape of water or steam when the cock is
opened, thus indicating whether the valve is in working order, and free from
incrustation.
Fig. 1 is an elevation and Fig. 2 a vertical section of one form of safety valve
according to my invention.
This hollow spindle and cock attached to same, may be modified and applied to
any form of safety valve.
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 :-
Safety valves for boilers with hollow spindles with cocks attached to same, to
draw water or steam substantially and as for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 25th day of March 1896.
THOMAS POTTERTON.
An Improvement in Forks for Cooking Purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Forks for Cooking Purposes.
GEORGE HENRY LAXTON 2 Hewlett Terrace Pulross Road Brixton, London
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as follows:-
My Invention consists of a straight piece of wire on to which at one end is fixed
another piece bent so as form a three pronged fork, the outer prongs which are made
of the piece which is fixed on at end as above are lower than the middle, which is
the straight piece, the advantage being that bread or other food which when required
to be toasted is prevented from moving as the two outer prongs support it, below the
middle prong, the fork may also be used for lifting lids of saucepans, the handle of
lids being slipped between the middle prong and the two outer prongs, the middle
prong continues straight to handle, in front of the handle is fixed a tin disc, or may
be made of other suitable material which prevents the hands from the heat when
toasting and from the steam when lifting lids of boiling saucepans or other vessels,
the prongs at the end form a triangle.
Dated this 14th day of Oatobar 1806
I, GEORGE HENRY LAXTON, of 2 Hewlett Terrace, Pulross Road, Brixton, London,
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 :-
My invention consists of an improvement in forks for cooking purposes by means
of which the hand of the holder is protected from the heat of the fire, and the
substance to be treated is held firmly.
The accompanying drawing will explain how my invention is carried out.
A is the handle of the fork.
B is a shield of metal or other suitable material.
C is a straight wire or rod secured to handle A and terminating in a point D.
E is another piece of wire fixed on to C, and terminating in the points F, F.
The three points are not in the same horizontal line, so that the substance held, as,
for instance, a piece of bread, is kept firm.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said

page_text: invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
An improved fork for cooking purposes substantially as described.
W. H. MUNNS,
Agent for Applicant.
An External Remedy for Piles.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An External Remedy for Piles.
I, THOMAS CULHANE of 5 Sydney Avenue Blackrock in the County of Dublin,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A paste or ointment made up of the following ingredients viz.:
THOMAS CULHANE,
Applicant.
An Improved Folding Bed Soreen, applicable also to other purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 13th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Folding Bed Soreen, applicable also to other
purposes.
We, AUGUST LANGE, Joiner, and WILHELM FLEHER, Merchant, both of
84, Steglitzer Strasse, Berlin, 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 :-
Our invention relates to an improved folding bed screen and has for its object to
80 construct same that it may be availed of with advantage for other purposes such
for instance as a wardrobe, toy theatre &c.
And in order that our invention may the better be understood we have appended
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which
Figure 1 indicates a back view of the screen when placed before a bed with the
table board (hereinafter more particularly referred to) let down.
Figure 2 shows the screen folded so as to form a wardrobe.
Figure 3 shows the screen as seen from the front, with the door (also hereinafter
more particularly referred to) open and the table board let down; and
Figure 4 shows the screen when used as a toy theatre.
Now, in accordance with our invention we construct our improved screon of five-
pieces viz. :-a, b, c, d and e, and connect same together by means of suitable hinges,.
so as to allow of the screen being folded as desired. The middle or centre
portion a is provided with a door f to allow of access being had to the inside of the
screen when game is either placed around a bed as in Figures 1 and 3; or, so
folded as to form a wardrobe as in Figure 2. Said door f is provided with a hinged
flap g which can be let down as shown Figures 1 and 3, thus serving the purpose
of a table or rest upon which the person lying in bed can place his or her food, book
or the like. Said table board g is supported when down by means of cords, chains.
or the like & and a right angle m which is hinged to the door f so that it may
be opened and shut as desired. A rod or arm is attached to the door f from
which a lamp or the like can be suspended.
When using our improved screen as a wardrobe, it is so folded as to form a.
rectangle, the piece a containing the door f forming the front; pieces b, d, the sides
or ends and pieces c, e the back. The top is closed by means of a blind or
the like.
Again when using the screen as a toy theatre, the table board g is let down to
form the stage upon which the scenery &c., can be placed; also the outside or
front of the piece a is suitably decorated and inay be provided with a curtain which.
can be raised and lowered as desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
ion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
laim is :-
The improved folding bed screen applicable also to other purposes substantially
s herein described and shown in the accompanying sheet of drawings.
Dated this 21st day of April 1908
V. LAZARUS,
1, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C., Agent for Applicant.
Automatic Shot Register for Fire-arms.
Year: 1896

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Automatic Shot Register for Fire-arms.
I, PAUL GEHLICH, of 2, Schürbeckerstrasse, Hamburgh, in the Empire of
Germany, Gentleman, 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 shot register which automatically records the
number of shots fired by means of the recoil of the fire-arm.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is a view of the shot register embedded in the butt-end of a gun,
Fig. 2 a shot register in plan.
The apparatus consists of an external frame (a) at the hack of which is the
cylinder (6) guided upon the pin (d) and having the projection (e). Upon the gun
being fired, the recoil throws the cylinder (b) forwards, the part (e) actuating the
anchor (f) at the point (p). The anchor has the lever (9), provided with a spring.
The lever (9) catches into the teeth of the wheel (i) and at every push of the
cylinder (6), the wheel (i) is turned forwards, the pin (s) between cylinder (b) and
wheel (i) preventing the last named being advanced more than one tooth. The
anchor (f) has further the arm (n) which catches into the cogging of the
wheel (i) alternately with the lever (9) and prevents the wheel revolving further.
On both sides of (i) are the pawls (4) which also have a check action on the
wheel.
Attached to the wheel (i) is the cog-wheel (k) working in the toothing of the
wheel (r), the movement being so transmitted that when the wheel (i) has been
pushed one tooth forward, the wheel (r) is at the same time moved one tooth forward
by the wheel (k). An indicator plate () is arranged over the wheel (r) and has a
hand (m), connected with the wheel (r). Upon a shot being fired the hand is
advanced and shows the number of shots on the accompanying scale.
The guide pin (d) is provided with the spring (c) attached at one end to the
cylinder (b) and at the other to the external frame (a). Its function is to bring
the cylinder back into position after each discharge. The spring (w) connected
with the anchor (f) has precisely the same function, the anchor being turned to
its original position after it has been set in action.
The shot register is usually pushed into a hollow in the butt from behind. The
indicator is covered with glass and rests in a hollow in the side in question, in
order to make it visible (see Fig. 2) from the outside.
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 :-
Shot register for fire-arms, characterised by the bolt (6) which is thrown forward
by the recoil of the gun and which transmits this movement to the wheel (i) by
means of the lever (9) of the anchor (f), consequent upon which, with the help
of the wheels (k and r) the number of the shots fired is shown upon the indicator (1)
by the hand (m).
MAX WERTHEIM.
Improvements in and relating to Machines for Cutting and Grinding Balls.
Year: 1896

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Machines for Cutting and
Grinding Balls.
I, WILHELM HÖPFLINGER, of Schweinfurt, in the Empire of Germany, Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
Hitherto balls of cast steel were produced from the raw material, for instance
from steel rods or rings as follows:-Balls were turned automatically or by hand,
then they were chipped in special mills, then ground, hardened and finally in the
hardened state again ground to the exact size. This manner of production especially
in the grinding and chipping is expensive and requires much time. By means of the
machine constructed according to the present invention, an essential saving of time is
effected in the chipping and grinding.
The construction and operation of the machine shown in the annexed drawing, is as
follows:-
In the framing a of the machine is journalled the vertical spindle b, which is hollow
and is operated from a pulley c. On its lower end the spindle b carries a disk d, the
under face of which is roughened like a file. Opposite the disk d is situated in the
bracket e of the framing a a second disk f, into which is turned an equally roughened
file like spiral groove g, which ends at the periphery of the disk f. The disk f
adjustable in its height may be removed and replaced. The spiral passages g must of
course be adapted to the different diameters of the balls.
The balls pass through the hollow spindle b onto the disk f, and are seized by the
roughened disk d in its rotary movement and pass in a short time into and along the
spiral groove g, until they leave at the periphery of the disk f.
In this manner balls can be chipped or cut in the shortest time in the spiral g of
the diskf which is made of hardened steel. If instead of the disk d of steel an emery
disk is used the balls can be ground in the same manner, the quality of the
grinding work depending of course upon the kind of the emery disk used in lieu of
the upper disk d.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
(1.) Improved machine for cutting and grinding balls, in which the balls to be
worked are conducted to the middle part of a cutting or grinding disk f provided
with a spiral groove g and are conducted into and along the spiral groove to the
end of the latter by the rotary movement of a thereover lying cutting or grinding
disk d.
(2.) A machine for cutting and grinding balls as under Claim 1 in which the
uninterrupted supply of the balls to the spiral groove g of the fixed disk f is effected
through the hollow spindle 6 of the thereover rotating disk d.
Dated this 24th day of October 1896.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
A New Game.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th May, 1896-Accepted, 18th July, 1896.
A New Game.
HARRY OWEN ROBERTS, 4 Commercial Road, Gloucester, JOHN OWEN
ROBERTS, 8 Parliament Street Gloucester, Manufacturers &c. of Parlour and
other Games, 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 new game consisting of a board made of any suitable material of any
convenient shape or shapes, with a corrugated or fluted bottom, these corrugations
or flutes to have numerical values attached to them. Or instead of the bottom
being corrugated or fluted, these may be dispensed with & the board may have a
series of divisions to which numerical values may be given.
Fig. 1. shows a board with a corrugated or fluted bottom.
Fig. 2. shows a board of another shape & design with fluted or corrugated
bottom.
Fig. 3. shows a board with a series of divisions, numbered, but with the
cerrugated or fluted bottom omitted.
The game is played by placing the ball on the spots A. B. C as the case may
be, & knocking the same either by flicking it with the finger of either hand, or by
means of a cue or other suitable instrument & endeavouring to get it in the
numbered corrugations or divisions, every time a player is successful in scoring, he
continues to play until he fails or registers a nought the one who obtains a given
number first wins the game. Other methods of play can be adopted, as may
suggest themselves to the players.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is.
1st. A board with a series of corrugations or divisions with numerical values
attached thereto, substantially as described & shown.
2nd. A board & apparatus as herein described to be used in the manner
substantially as herein described for the purposes of a new game.
Dated this 7th day of May 1896.
HARRY O. ROBERTS.
JOHN OWEN ROBERTS.
New or Improved Puzzle.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Puzzle.
WILLIAM FIENNES WICKHAM, Winchester Lodge, Northcourt Road, Worthing and
CHARLES BERTRAM WICKHAM, Natolia, Down View Road, West Worthing, Fruit
Growers do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A puzzle, which consists of a circular box, glazed at top-in the centre of the
bottom and on the inside is a pivot on which a circular disc, in proportion to the size
of the box, is supported. On the disc are a certain number of holes cut out and
coloured round the edges in different colours to correspond with a similer number of
balls, which are large enough to rest upon their respective holes.
The puzzle consists in lodging the respective balls into their corresponding holes.
Dated this 19th day of December 1896.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
We WILLIAM FIENNES WICKHAM Winchester Lodge Northcourt Road Worthing
Fruit Grower CHARLES BERTRAM WICKHAM Natolia Down View Road, W. Worthing
Fruit Grower, 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 puzzle which consists of a circular box glazed at top. In the centre of the
bottom and on the inside is a pivot on which a circular disc, in proportion to the
size of the box is supported. On the disc are a certain number of holes cut out and
coloured round the edges in different colours to correspond with a similar number of
balls, which are large enough to rest upon their respective holes.
The puzzle consists in lodging the respective balls into their corresponding
holes.
In order that our invention may be fully understood, we will now refer to the
annexed drawings, in which:-
Figure 1. is a sectional side elevation shewing our invention.
Figure 2. plan view of same.
a is a disc having apertures or recesses bin same which have distinctive colours
marked around their edge as shewn by the circles c. d is a pivot upon which the
disc may rock or tip. e are balls having colours corresponding to those marked
around the edges of the apertures or recesses b. f is a suitable casing having trans-
parent cover or top g. The puzzle consists in so manipulating the device as to get

page_text: the balls upon their corresponding coloured apertures or recesses, the apertures or
recesses being of a size to allow the balls to rest upon same but not to pass
through.
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 combined construction and arrangement of the various parts substantially
as described and illustrated herein.
2. A puzzle consisting of a pivoted or tilting disc having distinctive coloured
apertures or recesses in same, balls correspondingly coloured, the whole being enclosed
in a case having a transparent cover or top, substantially as described.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicants.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicants.
Driving Gear for Cycles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th July, 1896-Accepted, 8th Aug., 1896
Driving Gear for Cycles.
I, GUSTAV HILLER of Zittau, Saxony, 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:-
Notwithstanding the great advantages which steel driving bands have over chains,
by their lightness, cheapness of manufacture, and the exact maintenance of tension
they afford, they have not as yet found acceptance for cycles, siuce, in con-
sequence of the bulging of the steel bands, they have two drawbacks, as explained
below.
Fig. 1 and 2 on the drawing shew a steel driving-band with cross pins of the
known kind, with its wheel.
One of the drawbacks of the arrangement has been, that the steel band c,
running round the wheel A, bursts as soon as any small article-such as a grain of
sand-gets onto the periphery of the wheel, in consequence of the inability of the
steel band to stretch.
An equally serious drawback has been this, that in order to attain a sure grip,
the corners of the notches in the wheel, for the reception of the pins b, have to be
rounded off, a lateral pressure on the cross pins below the point of fastening thus
arising. As the steel band at fastening of the cross pin 6 must not experience any
considerable weakening, this lateral pressure often suffices to break off the cross
pins b from the steel band.
Both these drawbacks are obviated according to the present invention, as Figs. 3
and 4 of the drawing shew, by the ends of the cross pius 6 being taken by two
wheel-flanges B, which are united by the nave C. The steel band e thus runs
perfectly freely, and is without the disadvantages arising from faulty position.
This construction further admits of the notches serving for the reception of the
cross pins b being so formed that they touch the cross pins up to the driving
band c, so that breaking off of the cross pins from the driving band c cannot
take place.
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:
Driving-band gear for cycles having wheel-flanges B with notches, which receive
the ends of the pins 6 of the driving band c, between which flanges the driving
band c lies without being directly supported, as described.
Dated thie 16th day of June 1896
GUSTAV HILLER.