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Improvements in Stoppers for Mineral Water Bottles.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stoppers for Mineral Water Bottles.
CLAUDE REYNOLDS, 13, William Street, Morice Town, in the County Borough
of Devonport, Devon, Parish of Stoke Damerel, Provision Factor, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A valvular action, being and formed by a small flap india rubber valve, attached
on the in, or underside of any externally applied stopper, to which it may be fitted,
the said indiarubber valve or flap, closing a hole through the stopper, to the upper
or outside, the said hole being the aperture or opening through which the bottle is
filled. By which invention the process of filling is much simplified, whilst the
pressure in the bottle is fully retained, untill the stopper is opened or removed from
the outside, and absolute purity of the contents of the bottle ensured against
foreign matter of all description.
Improvements in Stoppers for Mineral Water Bottles.
CLAUDE REYNOLDS, 13, William Street, Morice Town, Devonport, Devon, Parish
of Stoke Damerel, Provision Factor, 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:—
That the said invention is a valvular action, for application to any form of
external stopper, such as screw stoppers, swing stoppers, and the like.
The valvular action being and formed by a small flap indiarubber valve B, the
said valve closing a hole A through the stopper, the said hole A being tapered, and
extending from the top of the stopper to the seating of the valve, B and of sufficient
diameter to admit an injector or filling nozzle. The said tapered hole A being the
apeture through which the bottle is filled. The said flap valve B being secured at
one end in a slot, D) this slot penetrates through one side of the stopper, and is a
continuation of the curve of the seating C of the valve B. The said seating C being
formed in the base of the stopper, and of a curved form, describing a segment of a
circle. The base of the tapered filling apeture A entering the curve C at its apex.
Having now particularly described, and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is: -
1st. The filling apeture A being tapered.

page_text: 2nd. The indiarubber flap valve B which closes the apeture A.
3rd. The curved form of seating C upon which the flap valve B seats.
4th. The slot D in which one end of the flap valve B is secured.
5th. The slot D being in continuation of the seating of the valve B.
Dated this 17th day of February 1898.
An Improvement in Pianofortes.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, ADOLPH HEINRICH EMIL KOHL, of 16 Graskeller, Hamburg, in the Empire of
Germany, Manufacturer of Pianos, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to
be as follows:-
This Invention relates to an improvement in Pianofortes, both of the upright and
grand or horizontal form, and it has for its object to augment the volume of tone of
the treble notes and prolong their vibration, and it consists essentially in stringing
each of the treble notes with four strings instead of three, the four-string arrangement
extending throughout the thirty or more notes of the treble register and necessitating
for each note only one wrest-pin and extra bridge-pins, the extra hitch-pins remaining
unaltered.
Dated this 10th don
1005
A: M. & WM. CLARK,
Chartered Patent Agents, 53, Chancery Lane, London.
An Improvement in Pianofortes.
I, ADOLPH HEINRICH EMIL KOHL, of 16 Graskeller, Hamburg, in the Empire of
Germany, Manufacturer of Pianos, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :—
This Invention relates to an improvement in Pianofortes, both of the upright and
grand or horizontal form, and it has for its object to augment the volume of tone of
the treble notes and prolong their vibration, and it consists essentially in stringing
each of the treble notes with four strings instead of three, the four-string arrangement
extending throughout the thirty or more notes of the treble register and necessitating
for each note an extra wrest-pin, extra bridge-pins, and half an extra hitch-pin, as
shewn in the accompanying drawing forming part of this Specification which
represents a plan view of a portion of the frame and strings of a grand pianoforte, the
treble register being comprised between the arrows a, a as shown.
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page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
A horizontal or upright pianoforte provided with a four-stringed treble substantially
as specified.
Dated this 27th day of November 1897.
A. M. & WM. CLARK,
Chartered Patent Agents, 53, Chancery Lane, London.
An Improvement in Lockets and such like Ornaments."
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 11th Dec.,
1897.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
"An Improvement in Lockets and such like Ornaments."
I, EMIL ERNST KATZ, of 4 Turnstrasse, Pforzheim, Germany, Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention relates to a locket which is designed to hold images, photos, &c.,
and which can be opened and closed in an entirely different manner to that at
present in vogue.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, whereon :-
Fig 1 is a view of the locket closed.
Fig 2 is a view of the locket open.
Fig 3 is a longitudinal section of the locket.
Fig 4 is a detail view showing the method.
The locket consists of two hollow parts a, b, which can turn on a common pin or
pivot c. The two parts are connected together by means of a torsion spring d which
is coiled about the pin c in such a manner (as shown at fig 4) that these parts are
normally held in the position shown at fig 1. As will be seen one end of the spring d
is secured to the part a whilst the other end is secured to the part b.
The image or photo is placed in the central part e which is made in one with the
ring g for fixing the locket.
By withdrawing the one part from the other, against the action of the spring d, the
locket can be opened in the manner shown at fig 2. When the parts are released
they automatically close again under the action of the spring d.
It is to be understood that the example given is merely by way of illustration as
the invention can obviously be carried out in other ways.
The invention can be applied to other ornaments.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
A locket or like ornament characterized by two parts which turn upon a pin or
pivot and can be held closed by a spring; images, photos and the like being enclosed
between the parts, substantially as set forth.
Duted this 4th day of November 1807
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
A Pneumatic Pad for the use of Lady Cyclists.
Year: 1897

page_text: A Pneumatic Pad for the use of Lady Cyclists.
GEORGE LAWSON, Snettisham, Norfolk, Stone Merchant, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A pneumatic pad of oval shape with hollow centre, to be worn on the person of
lady cyclists to prevent saddle galling and soreness. This pad is made of india
rubber and can be blown out to any required degree of hardness it is fixed by
means of tapes to a waist band worn next the person and is intended to prevent
any perineal pressure, without being visible.
Dated this 2nd dow of Sentember 1897
A Pneumatic Pad for the use of Lady Cyclists.
GEORGE LAWSON, Snettisham, Norfolk, Stone Merchant, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This
The invention has for its object to provide an invisible means by which lady
cyclists with tender skins are enabled to ride on an ordinary cycle saddle with
greater comfort (without the public being aware she is wearing any special pre-
ventative) than when riding on the conspicuous saddles now used for this purpose.
My invention consists of a pneumatic pad of oval shape having a longitudinal
centrally disposed opening for the prevention of any perineal pressure.
pneumatic pad which is worn next the person of lady cyclists, is made of rubber
covered with swansdown or other soft material, and is blown out or expanded to
any degree of hardness by means of an ordinary cycle pneumatic tyre pump this
pad has attached to each end or point a short elastic tape or strap, on other end
of these elastic tapes or straps is a buckle, which when in use are connected to
atraps or tapes attached to a waist band worn round the person of the user.
This pneumatic pad opens automatically when mounting the cycle, and closes
when user is off the cycle, thus causing no inconvenience to the wearer when not
riding.
The pad can be adjusted to any part required by means of the buckles named
above.
Although I have described my invention as applying to lady cyclists, I do not

page_text: wish to confine myself to the said application, as these pneumatic pads may be
used by men cyclists with advantage.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
A pneumatic pad, by wearing which lady cyclists are enabled to ride with
comfort on the ordinary cycle saddles, without its being seen when in use.
Dated this 25th day of May 1898.
GEORGE LAWSON.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th May, 1897-Accepted, 10th July, 1897
I, DAVID FRANKLIN HEVERLY, Farmer, of Center Point, in the County of Linn, and
State of Iowa, United States of America, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention has relation to a new and original design for a game board. It
relates to the entire configuration of the game board as shown in the accompanying
drawing.
My invention relates particularly to a game board as illustrated in the
accompanying drawing, in which,-
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a game board embodying my design; and
Figure 2 is a transverse section of the same.
The leading features of my design appear in the following description :
1 represents a plane board, having a circular pocket 2 located exactly in the center.
This pocket is surrounded by an inclined flange 3, extending entirely around the
outside edge of said pocket, as shown in the drawing.
4, 4, 4, 4 represent a series of four hemispherical recesses, located equidistant from
the center of the pocket 2, and equidistant from each other.
The contour of the board is that of a four pointed star, as shown in Fig. 1, and
the entire outer edge of the board is surrounded by a raised rail 5, with the
exception of the apex of each of the points of the star, where an opening 6 is left.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what inanner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
The design for a game board, substantially as herein shown and described.
Dated this 18th day of May 1897.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Humidifiers and Sprays used in Textile Manu- factures and Sanitary Purposes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Sept., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 27th June, 1898-Accepted, 27th Sept., 1898
PROVISIONA
Improvements in Humidifiers and Sprays used in Textile Manu-
factures and Sanitary Purposes.
MARTHA ANN RHODES, of 36, Elizabeth Street, Bradford; in the County of York
Married Woman, and JOHN RHODES, of 36, Elizabeth Street, Bradford, in the
County of York, Dyer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
We employ a nozzle, within which we place a loose tube or spindle, having a
series of projections on its circumference which may be placed in a circular or
helical position.
The said projections may be perforated or corrugated.
The liquid in its passage through the nozzle, receives a spiral motion, by reason
of its contact with the circular or helical projections, thus causing a fine spray to
be thrown from the mouth of the nozzle.
Any number of these nozzles may be used in combination.
For sanitary purposes the liquid may be impregnated with a suitable disinfec-
tant.
1
1908
CUMPLEIN DIMULTA
Improvements in Humidifiers and Sprays used in Textile Manu-
factures and Sanitary Purposes.
We, MARTHA ANN RHODES, Married Woman, and JOHN RHODES, Dyer, both
of 36, Elizabeth Street, Little Horton Lane, Bradford, Yorkshire, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
I. We employ a nozzle A 1, within which we place a tube or spindle B2, having
a series of projections H 3, on ifs circumference, which may be placed in a circular
or helical position.
II. The liquid in its passage through the nozzle A 1, receives a spiral motion by
reason of its contact with the circular or helical projections H 3, thus causing a
fine spray to be ejected through the mouth F4, of nozzle A 1.
III. C5 is a stud with which we connect A 1, B2, and tap D 6 together to form
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page_text: IV. ES is a perforated sieve inserted into tap D 6, to receive clear liquid passing
through tap D6, stud C5, and nozzle A 1.
V. Any number of these sprays or humidifiers may be used in combination.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
A tube or spindle used in combination with taps and nozzles, for ejecting liquids
as fully shown and described.
JOHN RHODES,
MARTHA ANN X RHODES,
Her mark.
Now day of June 1090.
JOHN RHODES,
MARTHA ANN X RHODES,
Her mark.
Witness:
JOHN RHODES, Junior.
Improved Spring Draw Bar for Vehicles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th June, 1897-Accepted, 14th Aug., 1897.
Improved Spring Draw Bar for Vehicles.
I, HUBERT FORMEY, of 42 Kreuzbergstrasse, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Fireman, 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 an improved draw bar for vehicles of all kinds which
will yield to a certain extent to jerks during the draught thus taking up and diminish-
ing all shocks and causing a regular drawing, where by the draught animals are
relieved.
The constructional form shown in the accompanying drawing illustrates in Figure 1
a view from below of my improved draw bar mechanism and in
Figure 2 a method of securing the same to the part of the vehicle suitable for it,
as for instance to the waggon pole.
As shown in Figure 1 the swingle-trees b as well as the draw bar proper a may be
of any usual form. With the cross bar a is rigidly connected a bar c, which passes
through the sleeve shaped part of the piece d secured to the waggon part o as usual.
The buffer spring e passed over the projecting part of the bar c is held firmly upon
this latter by means of the screw nut and can be more or less compressed by means
of the same. Washers interposed serve as supports on both sides for the
spring e.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The spring draw bar for vehicles characterised by the arrangement of a buffer
springe upon a bar such as c rigidly connected with the principal cross piece a and
adjustably supported in the piece & in the direction of the draught.
Dated this 5th day of June 1897.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements_in_Saddles
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements_in_Saddles..
WILLIAM LIPSCOMB ORPWOOD 19, Corn Market Street Oxford, Saddlery Con-
tractor, & Indian Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows;-
The interior of the pannel is so constructed that it contains, one, two, or more,
Self acting, inflated bellows, which keep the saddle cool.
The lower portion of pannel "covered by Rider's thigh" has a natural human
mould in centre, created by a stuffed pad at both the front & back of pannel.
The points of the tree, have hinges at the extreme ends either leather or metal.
January 4th 1897.
W. LIPSCOMB ORPWOOD.
WILLIAM LIPSCOMB ORPWOOD 19 Corn Market Street Oxford Saddlery Con-
tractor & Indian 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:-
A Self acting bellows (A) is constructed by tubes A. (either rubber, leather or
canvas) running through the interior of pannel; connecting, hollow compart-
ments (B) to convey air through the interior of saddle to keep pannel dry.
The portion of pannel covered by rider's thigh (D) & knee (F) is hollow. On
either side of the thigh (D) & knee (F) a pad (e) of (cloth, leather, felt, flock r
horsehair) is formed in the interior of pannel, or fixed on the exterior to create
the hollow in centre.
The Points of the tree (H) are hinged “either metal, leather or wood," similar
to a door hinge. Either circular, or square shaped holes, are pierced through:
The pads (C) as shewn at (E), The buckle guards (P) (i.c. a piece of leather
covering (D) and (F), immediately under rider's thigh & knee) and through com-
partment (13) as shewn at (G), each to assist in drying pannel.
Having now particularly described my invention & in what manner it may be
performed, I declare that what I claim is.
I. That the interior of my saddle is so constructed, that it contains a self acting
bellows.
II. That the lower portion of pannel "covered by the rider's thigh & knee" has

page_text: a natural human mould in centre, created by pad's at both front & back of pannel.
III. That circular & square shaped holes, pierced through the pads (C) the
buckle guards (P) and compartments (B) keep the pannel dry.
IV. That the points of the Tree, have hinges at the extreme ends.
Dated this 2nd day of October 1897.
WILLIAM LIPSCOMB ORPWOOD.
Improvements in or relating to Skirts for use when Cycling or Walking.
Year: 1897

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Skirts for use when Cycling or
Walking.
I CARRIE GIBBS Tresillian, Marmion Road Southsea Hants Governess 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 skirts for use when cycling or walking,
the object being to so arrange the skirt that it may be used with equal facility when
cycling or walking without the inconvenience which usually arises with the ordinary
skirts now in use.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will now refer to the
annexed drawings in which Figure 1. is a side elevation of my skirt in position when
cycling.
Figure 2. plan view of same opened out for the purpose of shewing the internal
arrangement.
a is a skirt which is provided with the secondary or inner linings b which are
arranged so as to give sufficient room for the legs of the wearer when walking and
through which the legs of the wearer pass when the skirt is to be used for
cycling. The position of this band on the legs of the wearer is shewn by the
dotted lines in Fig. 1. The back of the skirt is pleated, or shaped so that when
sitting upon the saddle it folds inwards and takes such a position that the action
of the inner lining prevents the skirt flying or blowing out and at the same time
maintains same in position in front. When the skirt is used for walking
purposes only it is not necessary to pass the legs between the skirt and the inner
linings as it may be worn in the ordinary way.
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 skirt for cycling or walking having inner linings between which and the
outer skirt the legs of the wearer pass when the skirt is being used for cycling
purposes, the back of the skirt being folded or pleated so as to take the required
position when the wearer is sitting upon the machine.
Dated this 3rd day of June 1897
Improvements in Braces or Suspenders.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Sept., 1897-Accepted, 23rd Oct.,
1897
COMPLETE DIEUITICATION.
Improvements in Braces or Suspenders.
I, ERNST RUMP, of 17, Kirchenstrasse, Altona, in the Empire of Germany,
Publican, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The invention forming the subject of the present application relates to the con-
struction of braces in such a manner as to enable the body of the wearer to freely
execute any movement in as much as the said braces are capable of equalizing
any unsymmetrical or other movement imparted to them by the body.
Such braces are represented in the accompanying drawing.
The said braces are provided with a connecting cord a, sliding upon guide
rollers c, mounted on the several button hole loops of the braces. These braces,
when being worn, are put on like a waist coat, that is to say by passing the arms
through the loops formed by the shoulder straps and cord a so that the said
cord a is located around the wearers' back and the button hole loops are fastened
on to the buttons in the ordinary way. Whatever movement the body of the
wearer may execute, the cord is always capable of freely sliding to and fro, so
that any unnatural tension is absolutely avoided.
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:-
Braces fitted with a cord a passing over the wearers' back and sliding upon
small rollers c mounted on the button hole loops b.
Dated this ɔrâ day of September 1897.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Skirt Raiser and Protector.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 5th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Skirt Raiser and Protector.
I, MARIE AUGENSEN of No. 1606 N. Troy Street, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.,
Manufacturer and Spinster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:.
The device of this invention for raising and holding in the raised position the
skirts of ladies' garments is shewn in the accompanying drawing in which Fig. 1
is a perspective view shewing the device applied to the inside of a skirt and Fig. 2
is a sectional view thereof.
a is the waistband of the skirt 6 which is shewn as consisting at the back of
a number of parts c which are connected together preferably by seams d.
To the seams d are attached rings e, f, g, h, i, k, l, m, n, one ring to each seam,
the ring e being the lowermost and the others on either side thereof and gradually
approaching the waistband, the rings however, may also be arranged parallel to
the waistband.
o is a ring attached to the skirt above the ring e. pa chain drawn through
the rings and its ends passed through the two apertures in the waistband, said
chain being first passed through one of the two apertures q, thence downwards
in regular order through the rings i, h, g, f, e, then upwards through the ring o,
then downwards through the ring again to the opposite side through the
rings k, l, m, n, and finally through the other of the two apertures in the waist-
band.
The two ends of the chain p extending through the apertures 9 are furnished
the one with a hook r and the other with a ring or eyes for engagement with one
another. The hook may also be hooked into the links or rings of the chain p.
To raise the skirt, say to protect it from mud or rain, the wearer draws on
the two ends r, s, of the chain p whereby the rings are drawn over the hips and the
skirt raised. By hooking the hook into the corresponding ring or link of the
chain p, the skirt is held in the raised position and by unhooking the same it
is lowered again.
Instead of the chain p a cord or band may be employed which in the raised
position of the skirt would be tied at the two ends.
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:-
For the purpose of raising, holding, and lowering the skirts of ladies' garments
a device in which a chain or band is arranged to be drawn through the front
portion of the garment and through a number of rings attached to the skirt, one
of said rings o being above the central ring e, so that upon pulling the two ends
of the chain or cord simultaneously the skirt is raised towards or over the hips

page_text: of the wearer and may be fixed in the raised position and lowered therefrom,
substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 4th day of Santambar 1907
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Diasving
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Diasving
I, HANS RIFTER VON DAHMEN. Chemist, of 9 Museum Platz, Breslau, Silesie, in
the Empire of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
be particularly described and
what manner the same is to be performed to
ascertained in and by the following statement:
This invention for improvements in blasting compositions has for its object to
increase the weather proof qualities of nitro-glycerine explosives. Chromic acid
salts used in the production of blasting compositions, whereby a considerable
increase in their weather proof qualities is attained, are also used according to this
invention with blasting compositions having a nitro-glycerine base, as the addition
of chromates and bichromates effects also with these explosives, an important

page_text: increase of weather proof qualities, caused by the reduction in temperature arising
from the decomposition of the chrome compounds.
As an example the following mixture is found to give good results in practice:
Nitro-olveering
30 parts
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 use of chromates and bichromates in the production of nitroglycerine
explosives.
2. The improvements in blasting compositions substantially as described.
Dated this 3rd. day of November 1897.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE
40 Chancery Lane London W.C. Agents.
Improved Spring Support for Railway Signal Lamps and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th June, 1897-Accepted, 10th July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Spring Support for Railway Signal Lamps and the like.
I, HANS NOCON, of 40c Friedrich-Wilhelmstrasse, Breslau, in the German
Empire, Locksmith, 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 spring support for railway signal lamps
and the like. The signal lomps at present in use at the points of railways and
similar places fixed upon triangular revolving shafts have the drawback in con-
sequence of their present rigid connection with the supports aforesaid, that the
panes of the lamp are very liable to break owing to shocks upon the passing of
the trains as well as those arising from the alterations of the points. In order to
obviate this drawback I have devised the following improvement consisting
essentially in securing the lantern not directly upon the revolving axis but upon a
bed plate supported upon springs which latter are secured below to another plate
attached to the revolving support.
In the accompanying drawing:
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Figure 1 illustrates a lantern thus secured upon the axis in front view.
Figure 2 is a plan view of the upper plate, and
Figure 3 of the lower plate.
Upon the end of the support A the plate B is fastened with the hub h in the
same manner as has hitherto served for the direct reception of the lantern. Upon
the said plate 1 the four coiled springs are fixed and secured at their other ends
to the plate D, in which two pins d are screwed which pass through corresponding
holes of the plate B. The plate D has above two arches upon which the lantern F
with its bottom plate is screwed. The hole G serves for the passage of the gas
pipe if the lanterns are lighted by gas.
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 securing device for railway point signal lamps and the like consisting
essentially of a horizontal plate attached to the top of a vertical revolving support
connected with the points, on which plate the lantern is supported by spring
supporte.
2. The improved method of securing railway point signal lamps and the like
consisting of a horizontal plate fixed upon a vertical revolving axis connected
with the point mechanism, which plate supports upon springs a second plate
provided with arches or projections on which the lantern is screwed.
Dated this 5th day of June 1897.
Dated this 5th day of June 1897.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
A Process for Stiffening Incandescence Mantles.
Year: 1897

page_text: A Process for Stiffening Incandescence Mantles.
I, ROBERT SCHODER, of No. 16, Ashlake Road, Streatham, in the County of
Surrey, Analytical Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
My invention relates to means of stiffening incandescence mantles so as to pre-
vent them from becoming damaged by shocks, during their transport. For this
purpose, employ pure paper pulp such as that of which chemical filter paper is
made, and I make this of a creamy consistence by suspending it in water preferably
having added to it a little nitric acid. Into this I dip, it may be several times,
the skeleton mantle which when dried has on it a stiffening coat of cellulose, which,
on igniting the mantle, burns off leaving only the earthy skeleton. Instead of
suspending the pulp in water as above described it may, with advantage, be sus-
pended in a volatile liquid such as alcohol or ether.
Dated this 20th day of March 1897.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
A Process for Stiffening Incandescence Mantles.
I, ROBERT SCHODER, of No. 16, Ashlake Road, Streatham, in the County of
Surrey, Analytical Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:
―
My invention relates to means of stiffening incandescence mantles so as to pre-
vent them from becoming damaged by 'shocks, during their transport. For this
purpose, I employ pure paper pulp such as that of which chemical filter paper
is made, and I make this of a creamy consistence by suspending it in water pre-
ferably having added to it a little less than 1 per cent. nitric acid. Into this I
dip, it may be several times, the skeleton mantle which when dried has on it a
stiffening coat of cellulose, which, on igniting the mantle, burns off leaving only
the earthy skeleton. Instead of suspending the pulp in water as above described
it may, with advantage, be suspended in a volatile liquid such as alcohol or ether.
In order to obtain greater stiffness of the prepared mantle, a little starch or
gelatine may be added to the water or a little lac to the alcohol in which the pulp
is suspended. And in order to obtain considerable strength combined with flexi-

page_text: bility, besides the starch or gelatine, a little glycerine may be added. These
substances, however when added, are in small quantity such as 1 per cent. of the
pulp solution.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is: -
The herein described process for stiffening incandescence mantles by dipping
them in fine paper pulp suspended in liquid.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1897-Accepted, 8th May, 1897
Suppos
I CHARLES VIVIAN CHILDS of 45 Sloane Gardens in the County of London.
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 :-
This invention relates to improvements in supports for plants and my invention.
consists in a support constructed substantially as hereinafter described, said supports
being adapted to be joined together and thereby lengthened in a longitudinal as.
well as vertical direction.
In order that my invention may be readily understood reference is made to the
accompanying drawing, wherein like letters of reference indicate corresponding
parts throughout the several figures and in which
Fig. 1 shows one form of my improved support for plants.
Fig. 2 shows an alternative form.
In carrying out my invention I make a support from preferably a single piece of
wire which I bend at one part so as to form a standard A the wire being at this.
part left straight or it may be twisted.
One or both of the ends of said wire are bent at right angles to the upright or
standard portion and form the supports B. The free end of each of the supports B.
is formed into a hook 6 and the opposite end is formed with an eye so that a.
series of said supports may be hooked or joined together the hooks of one support
engaging with the corresponding eyes of the next adjacent support.
In this manner the support may be made of any desired length and the ends of
said support may be hooked together and thereby form a circular or other shaped.
support around a plant.
For the purpose of increasing the vertical length of my improved support I may
form the supports B with further eyes c as shown in Fig. 2 which eyes are adapted:
to have passed through them the standards D of taller or higher supports. By
these means the stability of my improved support is increased. If desired the
standards D of the second or third support may be gripped in the eyes c instead
of being entered into the ground.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. An improved support for plants consisting of a vertical standard formed at
its upper end with horizontally disposed supports one end of each of which supports.
is formed with an eye and the opposite end with a hook so that two or more fresh
supports may be joined together substantially as described and illustrated.
2. An improved support for plants consisting of a vertical standard formed at
its upper end with a horizontally disposed support or supports adapted to be joined
or connected to an adjacent and similar support and each of which horizontal
supports formed with an eye or equivalent c adapted to receive the standard of
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page_text: another support so as to lengthen the whole support and to increase the stability of
the whole substantially as described and illustrated.
CHARLES VIVIAN CHILDS.
By his Agents, Horn, Son & Co.,
151 Strand (next to Somerset House), London.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1897-Accepted, 2nd Oct., 1897
applied thereto.
Fig. 2 is a vertical side section-showing a removable cover.
Figs. 3 and 4 are similar views showing various forms of hinged flaps or doors.
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a grate (of a more true shape of the Nautilus)
having my present improvements applied thereto.
Figs. 6 and 7 are vertical side sections of Fig. 5 showing a removable cover and a
hinged cover respectively.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts throughout.
A is the hood of the grate.
B is cover which is entirely removable from said hood A as shown in Figs. 2 and 6;
or said cover B may be hinged like a door or flap at its lower edge at B₁ to the hood
and open as shown in Fig. 3 or instead thereof the hood itself may be hinged at B¹
and open as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3; or the door or flap B may be hinged at
its upper edge at B* and open upwards as shown in Figs. 4 and 7 or may be hinged
at BI (see Fig. 7) and open as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 7; or instead of the
foregoing arrangements of hinged flaps or doors B the hood A itself may be hinged
at A¹ and open as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4 or as shown as aforesaid
in Fig. 3.
C is the flue.

page_text: and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. Providing the hoods of stoves or grates of the character specified with covers
doors or flaps such as B substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein before
described and illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed.
2. The herein-described improved stoves or grates of the character specified
arranged constructed and operating substantially as hereinbefore set forth and
illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Tyres for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 11th Sept., 1897
Improvements in Tyres for Cycles and other Vehicles.
1, THOMAS FEATHER, of Exchange Buildings, Mirfield, in the County of York,
Stone Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:.
-
This invention relates to certain improvements in the construction of tyres for
cycles and other vehicles, and has for its object the prevention of "skidding" or
sliding.
I accomplish my object by constructing the tyre in such a manner that the
"read" is, inter alia, of a square section.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will describe the same
in detail by making reference to the accompanying drawing which represents a
cross section of a pneumatic tyre constructed according to my invention.
"
The tyre A. is formed with a square tread B. and between the two serrated
or :oughened side surfaces C. C. I form the concave portion D. whereby a good
grin between the tyre and ground is effected.
If desired for the purpose of giving additional elasticity, the tyre may be formed
with cavities E. E. between roughened side surfaces C. C. and the inner portion of
the tube.
The grip to the ground is effected by the combination of the flat surfaces C. C.
and the concave D. between the flat surfaces.
The tyre is attached to the rims of the wheel in the ordinary manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is: —
The construction of a tyre A. for cycles and other vehicles, having a combina-
tion of a square
"tread" B with concave D. and with or without cavities E. E,
arranged substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein shown and
described.
Dated this 6th day of August. 1897
JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.
Improvements in Artificial Millstones and Milling Rollers.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Feb. 1897-Accepted, 13th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Artificial Millstones and Milling Rollers.
I, SIGMUND THEINER of Pilsen, Bohemia in the Empire of Austria, Millstone
Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
As is well known artificial millstones and mill rollers have hitherto been preferably
made of quartz, or quartz-like and quartz-containing stones by working broken
pieces of this material of various sizes to a paste with a binding substance, such
as cement, waterglass, or the like, then forming from this paste the mill stones or
mill rollers to the shapes desired and allowing them to dry or harden.
The material carborundum brought into commerce within the last few years
(a silicium carbonate compound), which is characterized as is well known by an
extraordinary hardness, is especially suited for making artificial mill stones and mill
rollers, and such mill stones and mill rollers form the object of the present invention.
The mill stones or mill rollers are made of carborundum, which is supplied
commercially in various sizes of grain, the manufacture being effected in the
following way:-
Carborundum either alone or mixed with such materials (quartz or quartz-like
and quartz-containing stone) from which artificial mill stones and mill rollers have
hitherto been made is worked into a stiff paste with a binding substance such as
cement, waterglass and the like. From this paste the millstones or mill rollers
are moulded, and then allowed to harden.
If desired, natural or artificial millstones made in the manner previously customary
may be coated entirely or only on their grinding faces with carborundum, they
being coated with a paste consisting of carborundum and a binding substance such
as cement, waterglass, or the like, and the paste being allowed to harden.
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. Artificial millstones or mill rollers formed of carborundum alone or in com-
bination with such materials (quartz or quartz-like and quartz-containing stones)
from which artificial millstones or mill rollers have hitherto been made, substantially
as herein before set forth.
2. Mill stones or mill rollers having their whole surface or only on their grinding
faces coated with carborundum or with a mixture of carborundum and material
(such as quartz or the like) ordinarily employed for making artificial millstones,
substantially as hereinbefore set forth.
Oh der of February 1897
An Improved Apparatus for Safeguarding the Cleaning of Windows and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1897-Accepted, 24th July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Apparatus for Safeguarding the Cleaning of Windows
and the like.
I, SAMUEL FISHER of No. 50 Bridge Street, Preston, in the County of Lancaster,
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 relates to an improved apparatus for safeguarding the cleaning of
windows and the like, and has for its object the provision of a simple device for
enabling the person cleaning the window to sit upon the sill without risk or danger.
In order that iny iuvention may be the better understood I have appended the
accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Figure 1 is a front elevation of the
cross bar, and Figure 2 a side elevation thereof, showing the attachment of the belt
or strap Figure 3 is a general view showing the device applied to a window.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
In carrying my invention into effect I employ a cross bar A Figures 1, 2, and 3,
which may be of wood as shown, or of hollow metal. A slot a is formed at the centre,
or approximately thereto of the bar A, and a stop pin b is attached by means of a cord
or chain, as shown. A leather, or canvas belt or cincture C, provided with a buckle D,
has a continuation B, having a series of eyeletted holes corresponding in size to the
pin b, which passes through the slot a as shown. The manner in which the
apparatus is applied is shown by Figure 3, and may be described as follows; that is
to say;
The cincture C is buckled round the person's waist, and the continuation B passed
through the slot and fastened at the proper length by the insertion of the pin b into
one of the holes. Two brackets E E' are fixed to the inner frame of the window, so
that the bar A may rest within and upon them. These brackets are, however, not
necessary and may at all times he dispensed with. In order to accomodate various
sizes of windows, I may provide hinged extensions upon each end of the bar A,
arranging the hinges so that the strain is imposed in the direction of the open or
locked position. The pin b may be split, or any substitute may be employed to fulfil
the same object.
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 ;
First. In an apparatus for safeguarding the cleaning of windows and the like, the
combination of a bar with an adjustable belt or cincture substantially as and for the
purposes herein described and shown by the drawings.
Second. In a bar as referred to in the preceding claim, the use of hinged
extensions substantially as herein described and shown by the drawings.
Dated this 8th day of June 1907.
FREDK. WALKER,
73 St. Stephen's Road, Upton Park, London, E., Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1897
1897
Complete Specification Left, 25th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 29th May,
ARTHUR WILLIAM ELWOOD 9 Kennington Park Gardens Newington London S.E.
Art Metal Worker do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
An improved "music holler" is for the use of musicians so that when turning over
their music the same is made much easier, being made to work on a spring, so that
when pushed either to the right, or left on letting go springs back into original
position; no pushing down before turning music over & then pulling up again. The
spring being hidden by a small barrell connected to lever giving a neat appearance.
An improved "music holder" is made to fit any existing music rest & being made
in polished brass is both ornamental & useful.
ARTHUR WILLIAM ELWOOD 9 Kennington Park Gardens Newington London S.E.
Art Metal Worker 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 "improved music holder." The holder, or lever A works with a spring the
spring B works on a circular pin C rivetted into a backplate D, on end of the spring
passing through the backplate at E & turned down to hold, the other end F being
held in a small niche at the bottom of the barrell G connected to lever.
The barrell G, G, hiding the spring gives a neat appearance. The spring is kept
in its place by a nut H screwing or rivetting on to the centre pin. The holder when
not in use is held down by a small hook fixed on to music rest.
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 right to make & use a spring in the construction of music holder thereby
causing the music holder which also acts as a lever to fly back into its original vertical
position after the music has been turned either to the right or left.
A. W. ELWOOD.