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An Improved Safety Apparatus for Hoist Openings.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 11th July, 1891
or Complete: Specification: Left. 8th Apr. 1892-4ccepted. "9th July 1802
REBECC PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Safety Apparatus for Hoist Openings.
JOHN MEGBON PORTER 34 Ebor Place Leeds Architect ALFRED DOUGILL
36 Great George Street Leeds Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
Instead of the usal sliding gates or doors we apply a strong sheeting of canvas
or any other materal of wood or metal or other flexible materal-which is
attached permantly to the hoist box and carried over rollers at the top and
bottom of well hole and suitably held in position with slides or rods the action
being that the said proctecting canvas traveles up and down with the motion of the
box or cage completly shutting off the opening in any floor where the box may
not be which will effectuly prevent any one falling down.
Dated this Tenth day of July 1891.
J. M. PORTER.
ALFRED DOUGILL.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Safety Apparatus for Hoist Openings.
JOHN MEGSON PORTER 34 Ebor Place Leeds Architect ALFRED DOUGILL
36 Great George Street Leeds 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:-
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Our said invention consists of a flexible covering either in ribs or sheets of any
well known materals such as canvas fibre lattice work and the like which is
attached permantly to the cage or hoist box and which we shall herinafter refer to
as flexible materals the same being carried over rollers and attached to the balance
weight thus shutting off the opening in any floor which the cage or box may not be
at rest.
Our apparatus is more fully explained by reference to the accompanying illüstra-
tions in which
B Fig. 1 is the hoist box to which is attached at N2 at the top and bottom
the flexible cover or proctecting materal is carried over and under the rollers A
and connected to balance weight C. F1 is the wheel or pulley on which
runs the hoistog rope or chain, the rollers A would be placed at the topmost and
also, at the lowest portion of the hoist so as to form with the balance weight an
endless band.
Fig. 2 shews a similar arrangment to the above with the difference that the
flexible materal would coil itself upon the rollers A, Fig. 2 instead of being joined
to the balance weight.
It will be seen that the proposed covering being continuos all the openings into
the well hole of the hoist must nessarly be protected at all times and should by any
means the rope or chain break our apparatus is sufficient to hold the box in
position.
Having now particularly assertained the nature of our invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed we declare what we claim is
Ist. The flexible materal attached to the hoist box substantialy as shewn and
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An Improved Strap Stud for Railway and other Carriage Windows.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 26th May, 1891-Accepted, 13th June, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Strap Stud for Railway and other Carriage Windows.
JOHN WALTER FITZGERALD, 23 Ely Place Holborn Circus London, E.C.
Commercial Traveller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
An invention to release, easily & readily, carriage window strap from stud, when
necessary to raise or lower the window without the force & strain always required
with present studs in use. This is effectually accomplished by my invention, which
consists of the ordinary stud, but with a revolving wheel, or ball, placed in centre
of front of projecting part of stud, so that when it is desired to release the strap
from the stud in order to alter position of window, it is only necessary to gently
draw the window strap upwards towards the wheel or ball off which it will readily
slide without any tugging which is always necessary with other studs.
The projecting part, (or part strap slips over,) of this improved stud being
no larger than on other studs in use no alteration in size of holes in straps is
necessary.
Dated this 22nd day of April 1891.
J. W. FITZGERALD.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Strap Stud for Railway and other Carriage Windows.
I, JOHN WALTER FITZGERALD of 23 Ely Place Holborn Circus London W.C.
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 construction of strap stud or button to
facilitate drawing the strap off the stud and is particularly suitable for railway
carriage windows. To enable my invention to be properly understood I will
proceed to describe the same with aid of the accompanying drawings.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
1, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
A Buffer-device for the Picking-rollers of Weaving Looms.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application (in United Kingdom), 23rd Sept., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 23rd ent., 1891-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Buffer-device for the Picking-rollers of Weaving Looms.
I, CLEMENS ENÖTHER of Mährisch-Trübau, in Moravia, Austria Hungary,
Works Manager do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This buffer-device for the picking-rollers of weaving looms consists essentially
of a plate a formed with a box-like part in which is placed the spiral or buffer
spring, the buffer rod d, and the buffer disc e covered with leather. The plate a
is firmly clamped to the loom by means of a counterplate and a screw g.
To adjust the buffer device in any suitable position, a longitudinal slot is formed
in the plate a for the screw g. To prevent an accidental shifting of the device the
inner surfaces of the plate a and of the counterplate fare roughened or serrated.
The above described device is applied to the foot of a weaving loom at the height
of the shuttle's picking rollers and has for its object to prevent the extreme tension
on the picking strap so that the same may not have to be renewed so often whereby
time and material are economized. When the shuttle is shot about, the picking
rollers beat against the buffer disc e and this blow is attenuated by the buffer
springe while at the same time a stoppage is imparted to the picking-roller. The
picking strap cannot therefore be stretched further than the buffer spring will allow
whereby it is preserved and consequently lasts longer than it would in the absence
of the herein before described buffer-device.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
In weaving looms, for the purpose of preventing the extreme stretching of the
picking strap a buffer-device for the picking-roller consisting of a box containing
a spiral or buffer spring and a buffer rod with disc substantially as described.
Dated this 23rd day of September 1891.
AYRTON & THOMAS,
Patent Agents.
Apparatus for Displaying Successive Advertisements.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 14th July, 1891-Accepted, 5th Sept., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Apparatus for Displaying Successive Advertisements.
1, EMILE CHABBERAUX, of Rio de Janeiro, United States of Brazil, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to apparatus whereby a number of successive advertise-
ments are displayed, each during a limited period such as a quarter or half of a
minute, upon a pavement or against a wall or screen or through a suitable screen
as I shall describe referring to the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 is a part vertical section and Figure 2 is a part plan of apparatus
according to my invention arranged for exhibiting advertisements on a pavement.
At a convenient height above the pavement in a lantern or casing, which may
be of an ornamental character carried on a bracket projecting from the wall, I fix
clockwork M, one spindle of which D central in the casing carries a toothed
wheel E. This wheel by any known mechanism, such for instance as the striking
movement of a clock, is at cach predetermined interval, it may be 15 or other
number of seconds, moved by the clockwork one tooth round moving with it a
wheel C carrying at its circumference a number of glass discs A (which might be
square or polygonal) each having painted, or otherwise marked on it an advertise-
meut to be displayed. There are as many of these as there are teeth of the
wheel E, so that every time the wheel' is moved a tooth, a fresh disc A is brought
immediately over a telescope tube G, having at its bottom a magnifying lens H.
Above the disc A is a burner B, which may have a suitable reflector at its side
or above it, and a convex lens K below it so as to send a powerful beam of light
through the disc A as through the slide of a magic lantern. A magnified image
of the design on the disc is thus thrown on the pavement below, where it remains
visible until the clockwork brings a succeeding disc into position.
When the advertisements have to be displayed on a vertical surface such as a
wall or soreen, the apparatus is arranged so that the wheel C revolves in a vertical
plane and the optical axis of K and H is horizontal. The discs A are made
casily removeable so that fresh advertisements can readily be substituted when
required.
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
Apparatus for displaying advertisements consisting of a wheel moved step by
step at suitable intervals by clockwork and having at its circumference a number
of glass discs or the like with advertisements marked on them, in combination
with a burner and suitable lenses, whereby the magnified images of the advertise-
ments are successively displayed on a pavement or other surface, substantially as
described.
Dated this 14th day of July 1891.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Splashers or Mud-guards for Carriages.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 5th June, 1891-Accepted, 11th July, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Splashers or Mud-guards for Carriages.
1, JOHANNES ANDERSSEN, of 72, Maridalsvei, Christiania, in the Kingdom of
Norway, Office Messenger, 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 splashers or guards for carriage-wheels whereby mud
thrown up by the wheels is effectually prevented from reaching the occupants of
the carriage.
In the accompanying drawing,
Figure 1 is an elevation of the inner side of a carriage wheel provided with a
splasher constructed according to my invention and
Figure 2 is a plan of the same.
Similar letters in both the figures indicate similar parts.
In carrying out my invention I make use of a semi-circular cap or half ring a
which I fasten to the carriage axle by means of radial arms the central part or
junction of such arms consisting of a strap d embracing the wheel-axle and secured
by screws or bolts. The half ring a constitutes the mud guard proper and is
usually, as shewn in the drawing, made angular in transverse section in order to
allow of the easy removal of the carriage-wheel, but it can also be made semi-
circular or polygonal in transverse section. The ends a' of the half ring can also
be bent ontwards in order to more easily catch the dirt and give the guard a
neater appearance. To catch any large clods of dirt that may adhere to the
wheel provide a blade e fixed within the guard in an oblique position in order
to more easily detach and throw off the dirt-clods. The arms c with a view to
strength and rigidity are usually made in one piece and can be ornamented.
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 splasher or mud guard for carriages formed of a half ring or semicircular
cap of angular, semicircular or polygonal shape in transverse section, which cap is
fastened to the wheel-axle by means of radial arms provided at their point of
junction with a strap embracing the axle for the purpose set forth and substantially
as hereinbefore described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
2. The combination with a splasher or mud-guard for carriages constructed in
the manner referred to in claim 1 of a blade fixed within the guard in an oblique
position in order to catch large dirt-clods adhering to the carriage wheels,
substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawing.
Duind the 5th dan 1001
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Foot Rasps for Horses.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 16th May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Foot Rasps for Horses.
1. GILBERT TOMPKINS of San Leandro, in the County of Alameda and State
of California, United States of America, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature
of my invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN FOOT RASPS FOR HORSES 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 foot-rasps, or implements for preparing the hoofs of
horses to receive the shoes, and it has for its object to provide a hand-tool for
leveling the hoof without injuring the frog, and for finishing the whole surface at
one operation, thereby producing an even bearing surface to receive the shoe.
To such end my invention consists in the described construction of hand-implement
having a rasp surface shaped and adapted to operate on the whole bearing surface
or horny portion of the hoof at the same time and a central opening that is arranged
to clear the frog. Suitable handles are provided for grasping and working the
implement with both hands.
The following description explains the construction and operation of this
hand-implement, the accompanying drawing being referred to by figures and
letters :-
AA indicate the rasp surfaces or acting-faces; B B the parts to be grasped by
the hands, and C the open space to clear the frog.
Both faces of the rasp may be used, and one should be somewhat finer than the
other face so that the coarser surface can be used to work down the hoof and
afterwards the opposite finer surface to finish it.
One face may be flat and the other convex, or half-round, as illustrated in
Figure 3, or both surfaces may be flat rasp surfaces.
In either form of the implement represented in the drawing the central openings
should be of sufficient size to clear the frog, and the edge of the opening should be
rounded or finished smoothly, so that there may be no danger if the inner edges of
the tool strike the frog. Either form of the tool represented in the drawing can be
readily made in one piece. In using the tool it is laid against the bottom of the
hoof and worked backward and forwards with a slight circular motion and with an
even pressure against the whole bearing surface.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. A foot-rasp for horses having a rasp surface adapted to act against the whole
bearing surface of the hoof, a central opening to clear the frog, and a handle
substantially as described.
2. The herein described hand-tool for leveling the hoofs of horses consisting of
a plate having a rasp surface adapted to set against the whole bearing surface of
the hoof, and a central opening to clear the frog.
Dadh 14th 1...
A 1901
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Wood Golf Clubs.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Dec., 1891-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Wood Golf Clubs.
I ROBERT ANDERSON Fishing Tackle Manufacturer 67 Princes Street
Edinburgh Scotland do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The improvement consists in the glueing and fitting of the shaft into a hole
bored down through the entire length of neck of wood head, part of neck and
shaft being bound, and end of shaft wedged, instead of head and shaft being
spliced and bound, as in present method. The advantages claimed are that by
this method of attachment the neck instead of being the weakest part as in present
golf clubs, is greatly strengthened, and made practically unbreakable, and the
shaft being fitted through the entire length of neck to sole of head the balance is
thereby greatly improved.
Dated this 2nd day of March 1891.
ROBERT ANDERSON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Wood Golf Clubs.
I, ROBERT ANDERSON, Fishing Tackle Manufacturer, 67 Princes Street,
Edinburgh, Scotland, 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 improvement consists in the glueing and fitting of the shaft into a hole bored
down through the length of neck of wood head, part of neck and shaft being bound
and end of shaft wedged; instead of head and shaft being spliced and bound as in
present method. The advantage of this method of attachment is that the neck
instead of being the weakest part as in present golf clubs is greatly strengthened
and made practically unbreakable, and the shaft being fitted through the length of
neck to sole of head the balance is thereby greatly improved.
The said improvement is shewn in the accompanying drawing which is a side
view of a club head partly in section.
A is the shaft fitted into the hole bored down through the length of the neck of
the head and preferably glued therein and the end of the shaft is preferably wedged
as shown at B. The upper part of the neck, and the shaft at that part, may be
bound in the ordinary way although I have not shewn this in the drawing. I do
not limit myself to the fitting of the shaft right through the length of the neck as
shewn in the drawing as it may be fitted to within a certain depth in the neck so
that the shaft does not protrude right through the neck.
My invention is applicable to clubs made of any similar material to wood such
as vulcanite, celluloid 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.
In wood golf clubs and golf clubs of like material the improvement in the

page_text: method of attaching the shaft to the head substantially as and for the purposes
herein before described.
Dated this 2nd day of December 1891.
JOHNSONS,
115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
An Improved Cowl (or Chimney Pot) for Curing Smoky Chimneys.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Jan., 1891-Accepted, 9th May, 1891
COMTEIE DI MUIFICATIUA.
An Improved Cowl (or Chimney Pot) for Curing Smoky Chimneys.
PERCIVAL LUCK ROGERS Ramsey, Huntingdonshire Land Agent & Valuer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
An improved chimney pot or cowl with moveable self-acting doors or flaps
fitting nicely in inside of pot which close themselves by the action of the wind
blowing down upon them so stopping down draught and reopening at cessation of
wind by being properly balanced for that purpose, and having outlets for exit of
smoke during temporary closing of pot covered for protection from wind.
COMITETE DI MUITTUATION.
An Improved Cowl (or Chimney Pot) for Curing Smoky Chimneys.
PERCIVAL LUCK ROGERS Ramsey, Huntingdonshire Land Agent & Valuer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
An improved chimney pot or cowl with moveable self-acting doors or flaps
fitting nicely in inside of pot which close themselves by the action of the wind
blowing down upon them so stopping down draught and reopening at cessation of
wind by being properly balanced for that purpose, and having outlets for exit of
smoke during temporary closing of pot covered for protection from wind.
DESCRIPTION.
a a a a longitudinal section of shell of cowl. This shell can be turned up at
bottom to form flanges on which to put brickwork to help to secure it to top of
chimney if required.
bbbb flaps or doors when open to allow smoke to escape through top of cowl
in the usual manner.
cccc flaps or doors when shut to prevent wind from entering chimney.
dd hinges on which flaps or doors work.
ff outlets for wind when flaps or doors are shut.
HH slots for flaps or doors to pass through.
JJ outlets for smoke when flaps or doors are shut.
KK wings on cowl to allow smoke to escape and to prevent wind entering
outlets J. J.
L bar or bars through cowl to prevent sweeps brush entering cowl and reaching
flaps or doors, these bars can be fixed in chimney if required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare what I claim is
1. Self acting doors or flaps to close the inside of chimney.
2. Openings below joints of doors or flaps for exit of smoke during temporary
closing of pot caused by down draught.
3. Protection from wind by an outside covering of openings intended for exit
of smoke when doors or flaps are closed.
4. Bars through chimney pot to stop sweeps brush from reaching doors or flaps.
Dated this 23rd day of January 1891.
PERCIVAL L. ROGERS.
Safety Stirrup.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Feb.. 1891
Complete Specification Left, 25th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 2nd Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Safety Stirrup.
TOM URQUHART CLARKE 51 Albert Street Rugby Saddler ALEXANDER
WILLIAM SEYMOUR Newbold on Avon Rugby Fitter do hereby declare the
nature of this invention for A SAFETY STIRRUP to be as follows :-
One or both sides of stirrup is jointed, bolted, hinged, or otherwise attachéd to
the top of stirrup.
The lower part of side or sides are attached to the bottom or tread of stirrup, by
being sprung into a slot or otherwise caught with a spring, which spring can either
be attached to, or form part of the sides or bottom of stirrup.
The safety action is obtained by the side or sides of stirrup opening or coming
away, on a riders foot pressing heavily against the side, as on a rider being
dragged.
Dated this 25th dox of Fahr 1901
T. U. CLARKE.
A. W. SEYMOUR.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Safety Stirrup.
TOM URQUHART CLARKE 51 Albert Street, Rugby Saddler ALEXANDER
WILLIAM SEYMOUR Newbold on Avon, Rugby Fitter do hereby declare the
nature of this invention for A SAFETY STIRRUP and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The stirrup is the same shape as an ordinary stirrup. Both sides A of the
stirrup are hinged or jointed on each side of the stirrup leather loop. Both sides
are split about half way up from the bottom to form springs B, with lugs or pro-
jections C at the bottom of the split sides to hold the foot or tread of stirrup.
The foot or tread D has a slot E with lugs F at each end into which the sides are
sprung.
On a rider being thrown with his foot in the stirrup the act of a horse pulling
away would cause the foot to press on side or sides of stirrup which would open
with the pressure and so release him.
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,
That sides of stirrup springing to or into the tread or foot of stirrup is a novelty.
Dated this 24th
T. U. CLARKE.
A. W. SEYMOUR.
Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 16th June, 1891-Accepted, 1st Aug., 1891
Improvements in Steam Boilers.
I CARL LUDWIG AUGUST FRIEDRICH BUTTNER of Uerdingen in the German
Empire, 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 consists in the application to steam boilers of a peculiarly curved
tube or pipe through which the circulation of the water is promoted, and effective
separation of steam facilitated.
In the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1 is longitudinal section of a steam boiler constructed according to this
invention.
Fig. 1B is cross section on line A A Fig. 1.
Fig. 1° cross section on line B B Fig. 1.
Figs. 2, 3, and 4 are diagrams indicating the manner in which the circulation
is effected in existing steam boilers and in that of our present invention
respectively.
In Figs. 2 and 3 which represent well known constructions, the passage of the
water is impeded to a considerable extent during its progress in the course
indicated by the arrows, because the vis viva of the ascending water is neutralized
by concussion upon its upward passage.
In Fig. 4, however, which shows a boiler with our arrangement of circulating
and separating pipe as in Figs. 1A 1B and 1º, by means of which the aforesaid loss
of vis viva due to concussion is obviated and a greatly increased celerity of circula-
tion is obtained, the effect being that the steam generated in the heating pipes is
quickly passed into the main boiler, thence through the pipe D, and to separate it
into the steam space at the same time forcing the mud or dirt in a downward direc-
tion. The pipe or tube D, (Fig. 1A) is in communication with the headers of
the circulating tubes a a by means of connecting pieces B and C at either end.
The said pipe D may be open at the top and above the water level in the boiler,
as shown in section Fig. 1° to admit of the escape of steam therefrom as required,
and also provided with suitable opening or openings in the under side, to allow of
the easy removal of dirt or other matter deposited therein.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The application of the pipe or tube D, Fig. 14 to steam boilers for the purpose of
promoting or assisting the circulation of water in such boilers and the separation
of steam and mud therein, substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore set
forth and described and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
TOT 1001
BONNE & Co.,
57, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Toaster.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Sept., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 16th Feb. 1892-Accepted, 19:h Mar., 1392
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Toaster.
I GEORGE PEET MAIN, Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire,
Machinist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Each toaster consists of a handle of suitable length provided at the upper end
with a handle or loop, the lower end terminates in a small loop which engages with
a loop or ring projecting from the centre of a horizontal rod, the outer ends of
which are bent downwards at a right angle, both ends being turned upwards on the
same side to form two parallel sided clips in which a slice of bread, a chop, a steak
or other substance to be toasted is placed.
When one side is sufficiently toasted, the untoasted side may be turned towards
the fire by making one half revolution of the handle.
Dated this Fourteenth day of September 1891.
H. W. GOUGH, C.E.
Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Toaster.
I GEORGE PEET MAIN, Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire,
Machinist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 shows a side view of one of my improved toasters having an inter-
mediate portion of the handle broken away, and Figure 2 shows a front view of the
toaster.
The handle A of the toaster at the outer end forms a loop B, the front end
terminates in a smaller loop C which engages with a loop D projecting from the
centre of a wire rod folded together and clamped by a clip D' below which the wire
is turned outwards horizontally right and left, the outer ends being bent downwards
at a right angle and then upwards on the same side to form two parallel sided
clips D. Each end of the wire is pointed and turned slightly towards the front,
upon the points a slice of bread, a chop, steak or other substance to be toasted is
placed, or it may be placed within the clips D³.
When one side of the substance is sufficiently toasted, the untoasted side may be
turned towards the fire by making one half revolution of the handle. Such
movement causing the pointed ends of the wire to be reversed as shown by the
dotted lines at Figure 1.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :
The construction and employment of improved toasters substantially as described
and illustrated in the drawings annexed.
Dated this Fifteenth day of February 1892.
An Improved Appliance for Slicing Fruits and Vegetables.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1891
Complete Specification Left. 1st July. 1892-4ccepted 1st Oct.
1802
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Appliance for Slicing Fruits and Vegetables.
We ROBERT LEITCH Bookkeeper, residing at Townhill, Dunfermline, and
JOHN CRAWFORD, Ironmonger, 18 High Street Alloa, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
That it has for its object the slicing of potatoes, fruit, etc. Its novelty consists
in fixing a knife on a rod with a screwed point, the knife is made to revolve, and
slice the potatoe in equal thicknesses, the potatoe being held in the left hand by a
special handle and driven with the right.
The special point and idea of our invention being, that by cutting potatoes into
thin slices, they can be cooked almost instantaneously, and this article can be
produced, so cheaply that it will be in the reach of all.
Dated this 29th day of September 1891.
ROBERT LEITCH.
JOHN CRAWFORD.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Appliance for Slicing Fruits and Vegetables.
We ROBERT LEITCH Bookkeeper residing at Townhill Dunfermline and
JOHN CRAWFORD 18 High Street Alloa Ironmonger 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 it has for its object the slicing of potatoes fruit etc. its novelty consists in
fixing or placing a knife on to a rod with a screwed point the knife is made to
revolve and slice the potato or other vegetable in equal thicknesses the article
being sliced being held in the left hand the machine being made to revolve either
by a knob fixed on knife or by bending the rod at right angles to form a handle.
The special point and idea of our invention being that by cutting potatoes or
fruit into thin slices they can be cooked almost instantaneously and this article can
be produced so cheaply that it will be within the reach of all.
elevation of knife.
ROBERT LEITCH.
JOHN CRAWFORD.
A Spring Frame for Safety Bicycles.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 5th May, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 5th Feb., 1892-Accepted, 5th May, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Spring Frame for Safety Bicycles.
JOSEPH JOHN PARKER 10 Walsall Road Willenhall Staffordshire Cycle and
Press Tool Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
That this frame has a fork joint close to center or ball socket pillar and a lever
working in top stay close to middle stay and seat pillar lug, a coil spring works in
end of lever adjusted by a fly nut on arm close to fork joint.
It also has a broad hinge close to the bracket tube.
1000
JOSEPH J. PARKER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Spring Frame for Safety Bicycles.
JOSEPH JOHN PARKER 10 Walsall Road Willenhall Staffordshire Cycle and
Press Tool 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 :-
(a a) form the top front stay of frame with a fork or hinge joint (B) close to
center or ball socket pillar (b) is a lever working in (a a) close to center stay (e)
(K) is a spiral coil spring adjusted by fly nut (J) and works in holes in end of
lever (b) (g g) are the back fork stays (hh) are the bottom back fork stays
(f) is the front bottom stay (c) is a broad hinge joint close to bracket tube (1).
Í claim that this frame is more durable and that it prevents the jar of rough
roads from the rider.
That I am the first and only maker of the same.
1000
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Oct., 1891-Accepted, 14th Nov., 1891

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, as communicated to me by my foreign correspondents, and in what manner the
same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
In picks the combination of head A having cross slots in shank e and nut a with
handle-socket B having expanding sides 66 provided with luga'r and aperture k
to afford access to nut a substantially as shown and described.
AL: 10AL 1
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT.
Agents for the Applicant.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT.
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Anchors.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 7th Apr., 1892-Accepted, 28th May, 1892
DI MUITIVATION.
Improvements in Anchors.
JAMES BURN 21 Lawe Buildings South Shields Durham Pilot's Assistant do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved construction of anchor that will find a firm
grip, and the greater the strain put upon it, the more it will imbed itself in the
bottom of the sea.
Fig. 1 of the annexed drawings illustrates a perspective view of my improved
anchor resting over upon one side. a body of anchor. bb two projecting prongs
formed integral with the body a. c ring for connecting hawser or chain.
d, d, projections from the bottom of the anchor at right angles to the said
prongs b, b.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Anchors.
I, JAMES BURN 21 Lawe Buildings South Shields Pilot's 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:-
This invention relates to an improved construction of anchor that will find a firm
grip, and the greater the strain put upon it the more it will embed. itself in the
bottom of the sea.
Referring to the drawings left with my Provisional Application,
Figure 1 illustrates a front view of my improved anchor resting over upon one
side; a body of anchor bb two projecting prongs formed integral with the body a.
c ring for connecting hawser or chain dd projections from the bottom of the anchor
at right angles to the said prongs b b.
When the anchor is lowered to the bottom, and a strain put upon the chain or
hawser, the prongs b will imbed themselves as the heavy body of the anchor will
tend to prevent same from turning over.
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 constructed anchor having two prongs b, b, projecting from
the body of the auchor and projecting pieces d, d, at right angles thereto sub-
stantially as described.
Dated this 7th day of April 1892.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
A New or Improved Overcoat.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 17th Oct., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Overcoat.
I, ANTOINE GOETHALS, of 2 Place de Brouckère, Brussels, in the Kingdom of
Belgium, Tailor, 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 and accompanying drawing, that is to say :-
The new or improved overcoat which forms the subject of my present invention,
presents the appearance of an ordinary overcoat with a round cape, and without
seams. In front the cape is so arranged as to give the effect of sleeves, the garment
having shoulders like those of an ordinary coat.
In the accompanying drawing which is in illustration of my invention,
Figures 1 and 2 are respectively front and back views of a coat, and
Figures 3 and 4 are plans for cutting out the coat and the cape respectively.
The front is fastened by a row of buttons when closed.
A A to B B shew the position of the side seam of the coat,
CC to D D the shoulder seam of the same,
E to E are joined to give the effect of sleeves, and
E to F of the seam of the latter.
FF and G G are joined and form the shoulder seam and neck of the cape.
The part H of the cape fits upon the part H of the coat and I the back of the
cape, fits upon I the back of the coat.
J represents trimming.
Having explained the different parts of the new garment, I will now describe the
manner in which they are put together.
At the shoulders, the seams of the shoulder of the cape are fitted to the inner
seams of the coat keeping both shoulders in such position as to allow free movement
to the wearer.
To give the effect of sleeves, the part of the cape marked H is applied to the
part H of the coat, and the former is draped and arranged so as to give the desired
effect, and the seam formed at the parts E and F on the sleeve-like folds is sewn to
the coat so as to leave all movements of the wearer free.
The neck is formed upon the cape, and after having attached the collar, it is
sewn upon the coat, so that the sleeve-like parts and the cape form practically a
part of the latter.
The improved garment made as described is both effective in appearance and
convenient. It is as easy to put on as to take off, and it leaves the movement of
the body perfectly free.
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 new or improved garment or overcoat, made substantially as described and
illustrated.
Dated
17 1 of Cantomban 1001
171
how 1901
EDWARDS & Co.,
35, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
EDWARDS & Co.,
35, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in the Methods of Constructing Brooms and Brushes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 16th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Methods of Constructing Brooms and
Brushes.
I, AVON GRAY Featherstone Road Kings Heath Worcestershire do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to construct brooms and brushes by means of
twisting the bristles, fibre bass or whisk or a mixture of the same, between two or
more wires until they are tightly fixed and fastening the same on to a wood or
metal stock or handle by means of staples or otherwise.
Dated this 20th day of March 1891.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Methods of Constructing Brooms and
Brushes.
I, AVON GRAY Featherstone Road Kings Heath near Birmingham Commission
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 :-
The object of this invention is to construct brooms and brushes by means of
twisting the bristles fibre bass or whisk or mixtures of the same between two or
more wires until they are tightly fixed and then fastening the same on to a wood or
metal stock or handle by means of staples or otherwise See Drawing A & B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The securing of the material of brooms and brushes by means of twisting it
between two or more wires. A on drawing.
2. The fixing the same on to the stock or handle by means of staples or other-
wise. B on drawing.
3. Improvement in the construction of brooms and brushes substantially as
described.
Dated this 14th day of December 1891.
AVON GRAY,
Featherstone Road, Kings Heath, near Birmingham.

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Automatic Regulator for Percussion Turbines or Impulse Wheels.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Automatic Regulator for Percussion Turbines or Impulse Wheels.
CHARLES LOUIS HETT Turbine Foundry Brigg in the County of Lincoln
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention has for its object the automatic regulation of percussion turbines
or impulse wheels constructed in accordance with my Patent No. 20708 A.D. 1889.
Hitherto I have made the nozzle to be adjusted by hand. In this invention I
adjust the nozzle by means of the head of water acting on a piston in a hydraulic
cylinder connected with the spear of the adjustable nozzle; the admission and
efflux of water to the hydraulic cylinder being controlled by a centrifugal
governor.
I prefer for this purpose a quick speed governor, but any fairly sensitive governor
will answer.
I am aware that the head of water has been used for regulating hydraulic motors,
I therefore make no claim for its application except in conjunction with the adjust-
able nozzle and percussion turbine, or impulse wheels, as specified in my above
named Patent.
In the drawing the spear A and nozzle B are for regulating the flow of water
to the revolving wheel. C is the hydraulic cylinder and D the piston. E is the
circular valve connected by the rod and lever G to the centrifugal governor H.
The governor is driven by belt from the spindle of motor. J is a passage for
admitting water under pressure from the main. K and L are ports for admitting
and allowing the escape of water to and from the hydraulic cylinder. M is the
exhaust port.
The action is as follows:-Assuming the motor to be running at its normal speed,
the governor holds the valve E in the position shown in the drawing, and the
piston is in equilibrium and stationary.
If the speed of motor varies, the governor either rises or falls, moving the
valve E, which admits water under pressure to one or other side of the piston as
the case may be, at the same time opens to the exhaust pipe and allows water on
the opposite side of piston to escape. The piston and spear move, and admit or cut
off water to the motor until the normal speed is recovered.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and the manner in which the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The combination of a percussion turbine or impulse wheel, regulated by a
centrifugal governor, a water pressure cylinder and piston with the controlling
nozzle fitted with a coned valve, substantially as shown in the drawings.
Dated this 2nd day of December 1891.
CHAS. LOUIS HETT.
Improvements in Ladders.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Aug., 1891-Accepted, 17th Oct., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ladders.
I, ERNST LOUIS RIPP of Zwickauerstrasse 9B, Schönau near Chemnitz, Saxony,
Germany, Manufacturing 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 ladders.
Referring to the accompanying drawings,
Fig. is a front elevation of one arrangement of ladder according to this
invention.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation thereof.
Fig. 3 is a side elevation shewing the ladder arranged as a step-ladder.
Fig. 4 shews an ordinary ladder.
Fig. 5 illustrates a ladder arranged vertically after the manner of a rope
ladder.
Fig. 6 shows the ladder when folded together.
Fig.
7 illustrates a construction of ladder without caps.
Fig. 8 shows the ladder adapted as a scaffold for building purposes.
Fig. 9 shows a ladder being raised upright by means of a rope.
The ladder is composed of a number of chain members or links, each of which is
provided with one, two or more rungs some of which serve also as connecting
bolts for the chain links. To prevent the chain from folding over except on one
side the connecting bolts are furnished with caps c which impart stiffness or
rigidity to the ladder by reason of their outer parts abutting against the chain
links (see Figs. 2, 3 and 6).
In a modification the caps c are dispensed with the chain links being prolonged
beyond the connecting bolts, (Fig. 7) and being provided with recesses e which
abut against a rung of the ladder, or against a nose provided for the same
purpose.
In the ladders illustrated in Figs. 8 and 9, the last link is furnished with rollers
which can serve to facilitate moving the ladder (Fig. 8); or for raising it (as
indicated in Fig. 9).
In the construction shown in Fig. 5, the last link is provided with a hook / to
enable the ladder to be used as a fire escape. Such a ladder may be folded
together and kept in a dwelling or apartment, and in case of need can be hung out
of the window and employed as a means of descent.
When used as a step ladder, or as a scaffold, one or more hooked iron rods d
are employed for the purpose of stiffening or staying the same, (Figs. 3 and 8).
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A chain ladder comprising a number of chain links or members which are
provided with rungs, and are capable of being folded together in one direction
only.
Dated this 25th day of August 1891.
E. L. RIPP,
By L. W., per F. B.