matthewleechen/300YearsOfBritishPatents huggingface dataset:
Year: 1897

page_text: I, WILLIAM BUCHANAN of Killarney Station, Narrabri, in the Colony of New South
Wales, Grazier, do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what mauner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:―
The object of my invention is to provide a bottle which cannot be refilled without
detection. To obtain this result I construct a bottle with a neck of ordinary thin
glass or earthenware, holding the cork, surmounted by a head of great thickness
projecting over the neck at a sharp angle and solidified by cement or other suitable
substance so that a sharp upward blow will take off the solid head above the cork
with a clean break.
To more clearly exemplify my meaning, I now refer to the accompanying
Drawings.
Figure 1 is plan of bottle mouth.
Figures 2 and 3 are sectional elevations of neck and head.
In Figure 1. A is bottle-head of thick glass or carthenware projecting over the
neck. Bis aperture or month of bottle.
In Figure 2. A is bottle head projecting sharply over the neck at F. B is chamber
for holding the cement. C is cork in its position in the bottle neck. D is disc of
cardboard or suitable substance lying between the cork and the cement. E is groove
in interior of solid portion of the head for the purpose of holding the cement block
in position. F is the point where the solid head joins the neck and where a sharp
upward blow will take the head off with a clean break.
In Figure 3 the parts are the samo as in Figure 2 except that the cement chamber
is made wider at the base than at the top, thus ensuring that the cement block
cannot be forced out of its place, this does away with the necessity for the groove E
shown in Figure 2.
To open the bottle it will be necessary to strike off the head A which on account
of its solidity will make a clean break at the point F, where it joins the neck which
can be made as thin as may be deemed necessary, then the cork can be drawn 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
A bottle having a neck and head constructed substantially as shown in
Figures 2 or 3 of my drawings, arranged so that when corked, a chamber of the
character and for the purpose herein described, is formed at the mouth and above
the the cork for the reception and retention of cement or other suitable substance
as herein fully described and as illustrated in my drawings.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: and Soda.
We, THE COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE L'ALUMINE EXPLOITATION DES BREVETS F. RAY-
NAUD SOCIETE ANONYME of No. 22 Place de Brouckère Brussels in the Kingdom
of Belgium Patentees and Exploiters of Inventions Relating to Alumina do hereby
declare the nature of this Invention to be as follows:-
Our invention consists in a new process of manufacture of double chloride of
aluminium and soda and has for its object to render such manufacture more
economical by dispensing with previous production of chlorine gas.
In the processes heretofore employed for making chloride of aluminium a current
of chlorine has been passed over a mixture of aluminium and carbon brought to a
bright red heat and in order to obtain a double chloride of aluminium and soda a
certain quantity of sea salt has been added to the mixture.
According to our invention a mixture is made of ferruginous Bauxite and sea salt
and carbon and the mixture is moulded into porous blocks.
The proportions of the matters constituting the mixture are not invariable but
where the whole of the aluminium of the Bauxite is to be converted into chloride
it is necessary that the mixture contain enough carbon to de-oxidize it and enough
sea salt to furnish the chlorine necessary for the chloridation.
The blocks thus formed are heated to redness in gas retorts or other suitable
receivers and subjected to the action of a current of sulphuretted hydrogen which
converts the iron contained in the Bauxite into sulphuret. When the sulphuration
is complete the current of sulphuretted hydrogen is stopped and a current of
atinospheric air is made to act upon the blocks.
Sulphate of soda then forms and double chloride of aluminium and soda in the
volatile state is set free which is collected in suitable receivers. The iron becomes
re-converted into peroxide and when it is perceived that the evolution of chlorous
vapours has ceased the sulphuration of the iron is renewed and afterwards the blocks
are again subjected to the action of atmospheric air and these processes (sulphuration
and oxydation) are alternately repeated until the whole of the aluminium is converted
into chloride.

page_text: The sulphate of soda is slightly reduced to the state of sulphuret.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
The process of manufacture of double chloride of aluminium and soda which
consists in causing a current of sulphuretted hydrogen and a current of atmospheric
air to act alternately on a porous mixture of Bauxite (ferruginous alumina) carbon
and sea salt heated to redness.
Dated the Seventeenth day of May 1897.
W. T. WHITEMAN,
Agent for the Applicants.
Improvements in Electric Accumulator Plates.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 12th June, 1897
Improvements in Electric Accumulator Plates.
ALFRED HERBERT MAYES 51 Upper Westbourne Villas Hove Sussex
Electrician 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 :-
Each plate may consist of one or more sheets of metal gauze or net work or the
like, formed of wire made from lead or any alloy of lead.
The wire may be of any gauge or section & the gauze or net work, of any mesh.
Or each plate may consist of one strip of the aforesaid gauze or net work folded
to the necessary thickness to form a plate.
Or the aforesaid wire may be so made arranged or woven, as to form any mesh
or net work or the like, of suitable thickness for each plate.
If required each plate may be enclosed within an envelope or case made of
celluloid, vulcanite, woodite or other suitable material.
Such case or envelope may be perforated with holes of any number, size or
shape.
Or in place of the aforesaid case or envelope, separating plates of like material,
perforated as aforesaid, & either flat or corrugated or the like, may be used.
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. That the novelty of this invention consists in the building up or construction
of the plates from lead wire, thus forming a mesh or net work & allowing the
current to act upon an enormous surface of material.
II. The use of celluloid (or the like) supporting cases, or division plates.
Dated this 15th day of March 1897
Improvements in Joints or Connections for Bedsteads.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Joints or Connections for Bedsteads.
I GEORG WALTER, of 9 Wartenburgstrasse, Berlin in the Empire of Germany,
Master Joiner 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 fastening of the side parts of wooden bed framings in the posts of the head
and foot frames has been effected by means of hooks fixed on the side parts to be
hooked into plates which are arranged in the bed posts. This fastening has the
inconvenience that the hooks do not lie tightly behind the plates and that there-
fore the connection between the posts and the side parts is not rigid. Consequently
after a short time the bed frames so constructed become unsteady.
The present invention avoids these inconveniences. Instead of the hooks there
are used dove tail shaped studs, which are placed in corresponding holes in the
plates fixed on the posts. As this connection is absolutely solid, the bed framing
can never creak or shake.
In the annexed drawing Figs. 1 and 2 show the slotted plate in plan view and in
cross section.
Figs. 3-5 show the studs with their fastening plate in plan view, in side view
and in cross section.
Fig. 6 is a section through the parts joined together.
The plate a fixed on the post by means of screws, Figs. 1 and 2, provided
with a dove tail shaped groove e into which can be slid a similar projection e of
the plate b, Figs. 2-5. In order that the projection e may be introduced into the
groove the latter is provided with an entrance opening d corresponding to the
section of stud. The stud plate bis fixed also with screws on the end faces of
the side parts of the bed frame. The application of the device is shown in Fig. 6.
As the connection between the studs e and the plate a is completely solid
with exception of the longitudinal movement in the groove c, the stability of the
bed framing is assured. Instead of a dove tail profile for the studs e other shapes
may also be chosen. The number of studs is unlimited but generally two studs
will be sufficient for a solid connection.
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 :
An improved attachment device for wooden bed framings, having studs e with
undercut profile, which are fixed on plates attached to the side parts and which
engage in grooves c provided with entrances d for the studs e in plates a fixed to
the posts of the head and foot frames.
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HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, Agents to Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: παριονου καινων.
We, AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE AND COMPANY, of 53 Mont Saint Martin, Liège in the
Kingdom of Belgium, Gun Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to indicating mechanism for showing in breech loading
fire-arms of all kinds whether the gun is charged or not, that is to say whether or
not there is a cartridge in the barrel.
In the accompanying sheet of Drawings, Figure 1 is a cross sectional elevation,
taken on the line A B of Figure 2, of the breech part of what is known as a
Martini-Francotte rifle with the invention applied thereto. Figure 2 is a
longitudinal sectional elevation taken on the line CD of Figure 1 with the breech-
block removed. Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional elevation taken on the
line EF of Figure 4 with no cartridge in the barrel. Figure 4 is a plan corre-
sponding to Figure 3. Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional elevation taken on the
line G H of Figure 6, with a cartridge in the barrel. Figure 6 is a plan
corresponding to Figure 5, and Figure 7 shows three views of the indicator drawn
to a larger scale than Figures 1 to 6.
The indicator a is placed immediately behind the cartridge chamber at the end
of the barrel, see Figures 1, 3 and 5. It consists of a staple-shaped piece a
furnished with two pivots a¹ and with a prolongation a² at the lower end of one
of its branches, which prolongation is turned inwards towards the inside of the
staple-shaped piece and is directed towards the front end of the rifle; the said
prolongation is also provided with two lateral projections forming inclined
planes a sloping inwards from front to back.
The pivots a of the indicator a take into holes c in the sides of the breech
box When the indicator stands in the position shown in Figures 3 and 4 the
projections a³, forming inclined planes, stand wholly in the grooves 1, Figure 2,
in the sides of the breech box.
The staple-shaped piece forming the indicator a is made of steel or other suitable
elastic material.
It will now be understood that when a cartridge b is introduced into the
Improvements in connection with Protectors for the Heels and Soles of Boots, Shoes, and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 9th Oct., 1897
Improvements in connection with Protectors for the Heels and
Soles of Boots, Shoes, and the like.
I, HERBERT CHARLES JOCHIMSEN, of 14, Castle Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire,
Baker & Confectioner, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:―
My invention relates to improvements in connection with protectors for the
heels and soles of boots, shoes and the like, and the objects are to prevent slipping
in frosty and wet weathers and to keep dry the sole of the boot. In carrying my
invention into effect I proceed in or in about the following manner. I provide
pieces of indiarubber or other similar substances the said pieces of material having
any desired form in outline and having any convenient thickness, but being pre-
ferably circular in outline, and about one inch in diameter and a quarter of an
inch in thickness. One of the surfaces of the piece of material is provided with
ribs, grooves, ridges, projections or corrugations which may be arranged circularly,
concentrically, radially tangentially or otherwise according to the shape of the
piece of material or the wish of the maker. Preferably I should make the piece
circular in outline as already mentioned and have the grooves, ridges or the like
thereon in concentric circles. The said protector may be attached to the sole or
the heel of the boot shoe or the like in any suitable way, but preferably by a screw
passed through the corrugated or other face of the protector into the heel or sole,
the head of the screw being on the said corrugated or other surface in which may
be holes or recesses into which it may enter so that the head may not project. A
nail or spike might also be used for attaching the protector and the head of such
nail or spike might be embedded in the protector.
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:-
Protectors for the heels and soles of boots shoes and the like, the said protectors
consisting essentially of a flat circular or other shaped piece of indiarubber or
other similar substance of convenient thickness, one surface of the said piece of
material being provided with grooves, ridges, ribs, projections, corrugations or
the like arranged in a circular radial tangential, isolated or other manner, the said
protectors being attached to the soles or heels of the boots shoes or the like by a
screw, nail or equivalent passed through from the grooved or other surface into the
said soles or heels, the whole substantially as described in the above Specification.
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Year: 1897

page_text: HERBERT SIDDONS WOODWARD, Selma House, Falkirk, N.B., Enamel Works
Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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A movable soap dish for fixing to the projecting edge of baths and so arranged
as to allow of being turned in under the edge when not in use and standing out
at any angle or alongside the edge of bath when required.
The dish is made of cast iron enamelled inside, or any other suitable metal or
porcelain, and may also be fixed to push in and out like a drawer.
Dated this 2nd day of Databer 1907
H. S. WOODWARD.
1. HERBERT SIDDONS WOODWARD, of Falkirk Iron Works, Falkirk, N.B., 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 a soap dish for a bath so arranged that it can be moved
in under the projecting edge of the bath or can be moved out so as to present the
soap, as I shall describe referring to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a side view and Fig. 2 is a plan of part of a bath shewing a soap dish D
pivotted under the projecting edge B of the bath, so that it can be turned out to
present the soap or turned in as indicated by the dotted lines.
According to a modification shewn in the side view Fig. 3 and transverse section
Fig. 4, the soap dish D is fitted to slide outwards in guides G fixed under the
projecting edge B.
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:-
In combination with a bath, a soap dish fitted to move in under the projecting
edge, or outwards to present the soap, substantially as described.
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ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

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Fig. 1 being a top view.
Fig. 2 a side view, and
Fig. 3 illustrates the fracture of a briquette.
The briquettes forming the subject of this invention consist of chips, parings,
shavings and other waste products of wood; wood from which certain substances,
such as tan, have been extracted through immersion in water; bark or other
vegetable refuse of all kinds or peat or a compound of any two or more of such
materials, excepting saw dust.
The materials to be employed are first sharply dried and subsequently rendered
cohesive by means of high pressure, any suitable form being given to the separate
briquettes, either the usual shape and conformation common in briquettes for
domestic use, or any other as may be found convenient.
After being broken up the briquettes are easily ignited at the fibrous parts of
the fracture, in case they are made of lixiviated or extracted wood. They burn
with a bright flame without smoke or soot.
Owing to the material used being sharply dried these briquettes are more
easily ignited and produce greater heat than ordinary wood or peat.
The briquettes can be broken up with great facility, and otherwise valueless
material which owing to its loose form cannot profitably be shipped in its normal
condition, may thus be rendered useful and fit for shipment.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
Briquettes consisting of sharply dried and compressed wood, parings, chips or
shavings and similar waste, lixiviated or extracted wood, bark or vegetable
refuse of all descriptions, or peat or a compound of such materials (excepting saw
dust) substantially as described.
1004
Dated this 7th day of May
1004
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38 Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for the Applicant
Improvements in or relating to the Attachment of Woodwork or Fixtures to Walls or Parts of Buildings.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 12th June, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Attachment of Woodwork or
Fixtures to Walls or Parts of Buildings.
I, AUGUST THIEKE, Architect, of 9 Wilsnackerstrasse, Berlin, in the Empire of
Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
This invention relates to a new and improved means by which the wooden
fittings or other fittings of buildings, such as grounds architraves, skirtings, props,
wainscotting, and the like, can be secured in an effective and inexpensive manner to
the brickwork or masonry, and thereby obviate the use of the numerous wooden
wedges or dowels as at present employed for such purposes.
My invention consists in the provision of a metal plate upon or into which dowels
are inserted which plate is secured by nails or other suitable means to the wall or
part of the building to which a fixture is required.
In the accompanying sheet of explanatory drawings each figure represents by
elevation and section a method of carrying my invention into effect.
In Figure 1 a represents a circular wooden block which may be formed with a
collar. This block is placed through a corresponding circular hole and clamped in
the metal plate or held thereby. The metal plate itself is secured by two nails co
to the brickwork or masonry while the holes in the plate may be so arranged that
the respective nails will enter into the joints between the bricks. The fitting can then
be fixed to the block a in the usual manner.
In Figure 2 a represents a circular wooden block which is secured in a metal
plate b. The block may be placed in the plate either by compressing the wood or by
heating the plate or by other means. The metal plate in this case is not circular
but of a rhomboid or diamond shape, and it is held to the wall by folding the upper
and lower extremities of the plate under the wires of a netting d and embedding the
whole in the plaster so that the surface of the block is flush with the surface of
the wall.
In Figure 3 I bave two wooden blocks a a formed with collars in a similar manner
to the block in Figure 1. These blocks are placed through corresponding circular
loles in a circular inetal plate b, which is secured to the brickwork or masonry by a
nail c having an S-shaped head.
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-
Means for securing woodwork or other fixtures to walls or parts of a building
substantially as hereinbefore described and as illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 9th day of April 1897.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Steel Armour Plates.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Dec., 1897-Accepted, 14th May, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Steel Armour Plates.
I, JACOB TRIPLER WAINWRIGHT, Metallurgical Engineer, of 1254, Michagan
Avenue, Chicago, State of Illinois, in the Republic of the United States of America,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particulary described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The purpose of my invention is to produce steel armour plate of superior quality,
at less cost, and by a different method than heretofore practised.
Present practice in this art consists in casting melted ingot iron or steel to form
an ingot of more or less cellular nature (caused by blow-holes); and forging or
squeezing this ingot into a dense mass, and to desired shape.
The object of my invention is to dispense with the above mentioned forging
operation as much as possible, or entirely, and thus effect economy in cost of manu-
facture; also, to produce a better product by means of a changed molecular condi-
tion.
By my invention, the cause of blow-holes is eliminated and a changed molecular
condition effected by treating the molten steel to the action of vacuum or exhaus-
tion, this treated molten steel is cast and forms a dense ingot in a mould which
may be shaped to approximate lines of the finished product, and may be subse-
quently finished and tempered.
The complete operation consists in manufacturing a sufficient quantity of molten
steel, preferably by the usual manner; exhausting this molten steel, preferably
by the manner described in detail by the Complete Specification of my Application
for British Patent filed 28, January, 1898, No. 2293, (Improvements in Apparatus
for Exhausting Gases from Molten Metal); and after the molten steel has been
exhausted, manufacturing same into an armour plate, preferably by the usual
method practised in this art.
It is herein understood that any operation herein mentioned in connection with
my invention may be performed in any manner that is suitable, and known in the
practice of any art.
Having now particulary described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. As a new article of manufacture and a product of the herein-described process,
exhausted cast steel-armour plate, substantially as specified.
Dated this 20th dow of Desember 1807
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 4th Dec., 1897
I WILLIAM RICHARD WYNNE of 42 Palace Mansions Addison Bridge London W.
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
My invention is an improved method of constructing a bubble-blowing toy such as
that described in my specification to Letters Patent No. 12007 of 1895 and relates
to improvements in the arrangement of the blowing-apparatus springs and levers as
shown by the following description reference being had to the accompanying
drawings:-
Between the edges of two dishes (A and A¹) a flexible diaphragm (B) is fastened
dividing the space contained between A and A¹ into two air chambers. The central
portion of the diaphragm carries metal plates against which on the lower side a
spring C presses and to which is attached the rod D. The rod D passes through A
and can be depressed by the lever E. When E is depressed the diaphragm is forced
downwards and air is driven through the pipe G to form the bubble as shown by my
said specification to the said Letters Patent. When E is released the spring C
restores the diaphragm and the lever E to their original position expelling air from
the upper chamber through the tube H so as to blow off the bubble. The lever E
can be raised beyond its original position and then comes in contact with and
overcomes the resistance of the spring X to which through the connecting rod Y
and the lever Q the arm of the figure carrying the pipe J is attached.
The weight
of the arm causes the pipe to dip into the soap solution when the resistance of X is
overcome. A lever K projects from the shaft by which the arm of the figure is
moved and travels between the prongs of the lever W. The lever W is attached to
the vertical pivotted shaft M carrying the head of the figure and causes it and the
head to partially revolve. A valve Z opening inwards is placed in the lower air
chamber between the diaphragm and the dish A¹.
Having now particularly described the 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) In bubble-blowing toys the combination of a double acting bellows with the
springs and levers substantially herein described.
Dated this 25 day of October 1897.
Improvements in Cycle Tyres.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 1st Jan.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cycle Tyres.
I, REGINALD HADDAN, of the firm of Herbert Haddan and Co., of 18, Buckingham
Street, Strand, London, W.C. Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention, a communication to me from abroad by James Frederick Preston, Manu-
facturer, of 82 Devonshire Street, in the City of Boston and Henry Russell Perkins,
Merchant, and William H. Lawrence, Machinist, both of Newburyport, all of the
State of Massachussetts, United States of America, and in what manner the saine
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
The object of this invention is a tyre for cycles, which cannot be pierced or
punctured. I construct it of fabric, knitted, braided, or woven, the inside of which
fabric consists of a single series of threads, and the outer side, which forms the
tread of the tyre, or that portion coming next to the ground, is formed of a
three fold series of knit, braided or woven threads; that is to say, three fabrics
combined into one, so that each of the interstices between the several strands com-
posing the fabric, shall be covered by another thread, and no space exist
on the outer side of the tread of the tyre, through which any sharp
or pointed thing can pass without meeting a thread which it cannot
pierce. Two of the three threads are to be continued up a short distance on each
side, so as to protect the side of the tyre from puncture, and so that the tyre shall
gradually increase in thickness from the upper one stranded part to the lower
three stranded portion. The tread or outer portion of the tyre, formed as above
is to be treated with some appropriate material, for the purpose of hardening it.
The tyre thus formed is to be placed around or outside of a rubber tube, such as
is now commonly used for bicycle tyres.
In the drawings I represent a cross section of this bicycle tyre.
a is an inner tube of rubber, b is the knitted or woven tyre above described,
61 is the tread of the tyre, composed of several series of threads, c d c.
Instead of three, two series of threads may be used, and in many cases will be
found efficient. I intend to calender the tyre before applying it to the rubber
tube.
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:-
A knitted, braided, or woven cycle tyre, made of a single series of threads, except
the tread or outer part thereof, which is composed of fabric made of two or more
series of threads, so arranged that the second and third series of threads cover
respectively the interstices in the series lying next inside of it, substantially as
and for the purpose above described.
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Improved Developing Dish for Photographic Purposes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 27th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Developing Dish for Photographic Purposes.
I, EMIL NOLLENBERG of No. 8 Gerhard strasse Berlin, in the German Empire,
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:-
My invention relates to photographic developing dishes of glass, papier mache,
or other suitable material which will materially assist photographers, especially
amateurs, in developing.
My improved dishes possess two thin plates attached to one of the longer sides,
which plates may be formed of the same material as the dish, and are placed at
about five mm. from the bottom and opposite to a slot cut upon the opposite side
at the same height. By means of this apparatus the films may be unrolled with the
sensitive side downwards and inserted below the plates whereby the troublesome
rolling up and the consequent injury to the picture is avoided
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which
Figure 1 shews a view.
Figure 2 a longitudinal section, and
Figure 3 a transverse section.
The dish S is constructed of glass, paper mache, or other suitable material,
and possesses at one of its longer sides two thin plates P and P¹ which may be
formed of the same material and are rigidly connected with the dish. Along
the opposite side and at the same height as the plates there is formed a groove n
corresponding to the plates. When a rolled film is to be developed it is unrolled
and inserted beneath the two plates which then retain the same in its unrolled
position. An injury of the film is impossible because the plates are rounded at
the edges and possess a wedge shaped section whereby they retain the films more
certainly in position (see Figure 3). The process of the development can be
conveniently watched through the space left free by the plates. At the same time
t is possible to develop a photographic negative on glass; this can be laid with
ts unprepared side upon the plates, and in order to prevent it slipping down
have its free edge inserted in the groove n.
The side walls of the dish are sloped
utwardly about 15° in order to render the filling of the bath more convenient.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
nvention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
laim is:-
The improved photographic developing dish of glass papier mache or other
uitable material having a groove on the
hold glass plates to
one longer side suitable
be developed, and provided with
ttached at the corners of the opposite side preferably of the same material as
two plates
e dish, and possessing wedge shaped section and rounded front edges, wherehv
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page_text: films inserted flat under the same are prevented from rolling up, and thereby
damaging the impression, substantially as described.
Din o6th day of October 1897
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: We, ARTHUR PYE-SMITH, Engineer, of St. Pancras Iron Works, St. Pancras Road,
London, OWEN WILLMER WHITE also of the said St. Pancras Iron Works, Engineer,
and RUSSEL ELLIOT, Accountant, also of the said St. Pancras Iron Works, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to the construction of halter tie such that the moving
balance weight is safely encased but can be readily got at and detached in case of
emergency, as we shall describe referring to the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 is a vertical section of the weight and its casing, Figure 2 is an
elevation of the casing, Figures 3 and 4 are sectional plans on the lines 3-3
and 4-4 of Figure 1 respectively, Figure 5 is a part vertical section on the line 5-5
of Figure 4.
On the back of the partition A, which forms the side of the stall or loose box,
is fixed a casing B having a hinged lid C and part D of its back made separate as a
door, having at its top two inwardly projecting lugs E meeting lugs e projecting
inwardly from the lid, and, at its bottom, two inwardly and downwardly projecting
lugs Fentering hollows f formed in the casing. This door also has a finger hole G.
The halter tie H passes between two guide rollers I and over a roller J to a yoke K
to which it is secured. This yoke passes through a slot in a caoutchouc or other
elastic buffer slab Land a plate M, and under the plate it is engaged by the hook N
of the balance weight P, around the lower part of which a caoutchouc ring Q is held
in a groove, this ring and the buffer L. deadening shock and preventing noise when
the weight is shaken or pulled suddenly up within the casing. A buffer R is also
provided at the bottom to receive the weight P when it is detached. Should it be
necessary on an emergency to free the tie, the attendant can, on inserting his
finger in the hole G, raise the door D a little so as to release its lugs F and
can withdraw the door, then taking hold of the weight and drawing its lower
end towards him he can turn its hook N out of the yoke K which can then pass
freely up through the plate M and buffer L, and out between the rollers I thus
entirely releasing the tie.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
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page_text: and down in a casing which has an easily removable door giving access to the
weight, by turning which on its hook as a hinge it becomes detached from the yoke,
leaving the tie free, substantially as described.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
A New and Improved Clip for Securing the Frames of all kinds of Bags and Portmanteaux.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Apr., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 25th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan.,
1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New and Improved Clip for Securing the Frames of all kinds of Bags
and Portmanteaux.
I, CHARLES GEORGE VICKERS, 5, Skelbrook Street, Earlsfield, S.W. London, Bag
and Portmanteaux Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in clips for bags and consists in providing
a clip which will at the same time secure the frames forming a bag or portmanteau
together and also prevent the full weight of the frames coming directly upon
the lock of the bag or portmanteau. Instead of the usual form of clip
for securing the two frames together I provide a clip having a slot or slots in
same which engages upon a pin attached to one of the frames.
I am aware that clips have been used upon bags and portmanteaux but the mere
clipping of the frames together does not support same so as to take the weight or
strain to a certain extent from the lock. By slotting the clip and providing a pin
attached to the frame of the bag for engagement in said slot or slots the frames are
more securely locked together.
Dated this 9th day of February 1897.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
A New and Improved Clip for Securing the Frames of all kinds of Bags
and Portmanteaux.
CHARLES GEORGE VICKERS, 5 Skelbrook Street, Earlsfield, London, S.W., Bag
and Portmanteaux 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:
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Fig. 1. of the drawings is a side elevation and Fig. 2 a plan of the clip or
fastening as applied to a bag.
Fig. 3. is a plan of the clip or fastening as applied to a portmanteau
Referring to Fig. 1 it will be seen that the clip or fastening A. is formed with
a slot or opening A¹ which hooks onto or over a stud or projection B rivetted or
otherwise fixed to the iron frame of the bag thus securing the bag and taking all
strain off the lock.
In figure 3. I have shewn the clip applied to a portmanteau which is of a
slightly different construction in as much as the clip or fastening is mounted on

page_text: a plate C. which is rivetted or otherwise fixed to the body of the portmanteau the
stud B is in like manner fixed to the lid.
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. Forming clips for bags with a hooked shaped slot or opening said opening
taking over a stud fixed to the frame of the bag substantially as and for the
purposes set forth.
2. Forming clips for portmanteaux with a hooked shaped slot or opening said
opening or hook engaging with a stud on the frame thereby securing the
portmanteaux substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
3. The constructions of clips shewn on the drawings.
Dated this 25th day of October. 1897.
CHARLES GEORGE VICKERS.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, WILLIAM BOBBETT, of 1, Brimley House Villas, Teignmouth, Devon, Coach
Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists in improvements in locks for controlling the movement
sideways of the steering wheels of cycles.
According to one arrangement comprised in this invention, the lock consists
of a fork which is hinged to a clip clamped upon the tube through which the
steering pillar is passed. The fork is capable of being raised and lowered on its
hinge. When the ifork is moved so as to extend outwards horizontally towards
the front of the tube, the plunger brake rod lies between the limbs of the fork,
and the steering wheel cannot be turned towards either side. The machine can
then only run straight.
By means of a padlock having the locking arm passed through an aperture in
one of the limbs of the fork, the latter may be held in the outwardly extended
position until the padlock arm is withdrawn.
When the fork is moved on its hinge clear of the brake rod, the machine is free
to be steered in the usual way.
According to another arrangement, a tongue is substituted for the fork, and the
clip carrying the tongue is clamped on the top bar of the machine or otherwise in
suitable proximity to the crown of the head. A notched quadrant is secured on
the crown by the usual handle-bar clamping bolt, and turns with the steering
pillar. The notched face of the quadrant is opposite the tongue aforesaid and the
latter can be lowered into and raised out of engagement with any of the recesses
in the quadrant. Accordingly, the steering wheel can, when desired, be held by
the appliance in the position for travelling straight, or for turning to either side
and can, by means of a padlock, be locked in either position.
When the tongue is raised out of engagement, the machine is free to be steered
in the usual way.
J
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I, WILLIAM BOBBETT, 1, Brimley House Villas, Teignmouth, Devon, Coach
Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
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page_text: 3. In locking devices for controlling the movement of cycle steering gear, a
pivoted piece secured to a suitable part of the frame of the machine and adapted
to engage in the recesses or notches secured to the movable steering pillar or tube,
being secured in its locked position by means of a padlock substantially as and for
the purpose set forth.
Improvement in Pressure Filters and Percolators.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL
SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Pressure Filters and Percolators.
GEORGE ROBERT BARCLAY, 95, Farringdon Street, London, Managing Director
of Barclay & Sons, Limited, Druggists' Sundriesman, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:
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The invention consists in the addition to any ordinary closed percolator of
glass, earthenware, metal or other material, of a hole in the shoulder or tip in
which is inserted a stopper of india rubber or any suitable material carrying a
valve, such as is used on pneumatic bicycle tyres either alone or in conjunction
with a rubber bulb such as is used on spray bellows for obtaining continuous
pressure. The valve admits the air from a suitable pump such as every cyclist
has at hand. and the extra pressure obtained causes rapid filtration and great
saving of the fluid to be filtered by expelling it from the marc or sediment.
Dated this Twanty first dose of Dasanthon 1907
Improvement in Pressure Filters and Percolators.
GEORGE ROBERT BARCLAY, 95, Farringdon Street, London, Managing Director
of Barclay & Sons, Limited, Druggists' Sundriesmen, 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 consists of the attachment to any closed percolator of a valve
such as used with cycle tyres through which air can be introduced into the said
vessel by means of a pneumatic pump and retained there at high pressure by
means of the said valve and a cover screwed onto a rubber ring. The said valve
may be constructed of metal or any other suitable material.
The advantages claimed by the inventor are-
1. That the pressure obtained enables fluids to be filtered which are otherwise
unfilterable.
2. That all filtration is greatly accelerated by use of the invention; thus
saving time.
3. That a larger quantity of filtrate is obtained by its use; thus saving money.
4. That materials which are spoilt by lengthy contact with the air can be
successfully filtered thereby.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. The attachment to a closed percolator of a pneumatic valve as hereinbefore
set forth.
Dated this 17th day of September 1898
improvements in or relating to dags and nike Receptacles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 20th Nov., 1897
improvements in or relating to dags and nike Receptacles.
A communication from ETIENNE ALPHONSE GONDON, of Verdun (Meuse), in the
Republic of France, Merchant.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 111 Hatton Garden in the County of Middlesex,
Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
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This invention has for its object a new receptacle or bag the frame-work of
which is constituted by several card-board panels or
"laths of more or less
elliptical shape cut out so that when they are put together the receptacle can be
closed in an elastic and perfectly tight manner.
The accompanying drawing shows a receptacle according to the present inven-
tion in Fig. 1 in cross section and in Fig. 2 in side elevation.
The receptacle as shown is constituted by six panels, A, preferably of card-board
covered inside and outside by some fabric B, each breadth of the covering B being
sewn to that of the two adjacent panels, A¹ A² being the only panels that are not
sewn together, to enable the receptacle to be opened.
To open the receptacle, it is sufficient to exercise a slight pressure on its
extremities CC. The card-board panels being very elastic, the receptacle is
compressed endwise and its transverse diameter is consequently increased, the
panels A1 A2 moving away from each other and leaving open the opening of the
receptacle. When the pressure on the ends ceases, the panels resume their
original curvature and the receptacle closes automatically.
The shape and the manner of closing make this receptacle very elegant and
convenient. It is covered outside with any fabric hiding its frame-work. The
dimensions of the receptacle as well as the number of panels A may be any desired.
A handle or handles may be attached to the receptacle in any convenient manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent and in what manner the
same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:-
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1. A bag, or like receptacle characterised by its framework being constituted
by several panels of more or less elliptical shape lined or coated with any fabric
and sewn together so that in its normal position the receptacle is closed in a
perfectly tight manner and opens only when a pressure is exercised on its two
ends, the panels resuming their original curvature owing to their shape and
elasticity when the pressure on the ends ecases.
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1907
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Camera Obscura.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 20th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Camera Obscura.
I REGINALD HADDAN of the Firm of Herbert Haddan & Co. Patent Agents of
18 Duckingham Street Strand W.C. London, Civil Engineer do hereby declare
the nature of this invention a communication to me from abroad by The
Internationale Automaten Gesellschaft G. m. b. H. of 14 Alexanderstrasse, Berlin
in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturers and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
A camera obscura has hitherto been arranged as a small dark house so that
the spectator could see the picture on a horizontal table after having entered the
room.
This invention relates to an apparatus similar to a camera obscura, in which the
picture of the scene outside is visible to the spectator, looking into the eye piece
of the apparatus, as an animated picture in a vertical position.
In the annexed drawing Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in a perspective view.
Fig. 2 shows a vertical section as seen from the side of Fig. 1. As can be seen
therefrom, the picture is received by the lens a, which is fixed in an opening b,
and projected to the. mirror e lying behind the lens which mirror is arranged at
an angle of 45°. It is reflected thence to a second mirror, d. which thus reflects
the picture. These mirrors are conveniently fixed in grooves e. Before the
mirror d is fixed a vertical ground glass plate f upon which the picture is thrown
by the second mirror d and appears to the spectator through the opening y as a
living picture.
The base part can be constructed in such a manner, that the spectator by
turning the upper part of the apparatus can direct it to any desired point around
the horizon.
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:
1. An improved camera obscura in the form of a box, in which the picture can
be seen from outside and appears to the spectator as a living picture in a vertical
position.
2. The combination therewith of a base on which the upper part is adapted to
be turned so that the lens can be directed to any desired point around the horizon.
Dated this 18th day of March 1897