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Improvements in the Method of Attaching Pivot Castors to Furniture.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 11th May, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 11th Feb., 1895-Accepted, 30th Mar., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Method of Attaching Pivot Castors to
Furniture.
CYRUS COPUS 22 Clapham Road Kennington Surrey Castor Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to the manner in which pivot castors are attached to the
feet of furniture and iron bedsteads. Hitherto the method employed in order to
fix the pivot castor to furniture has been by means of three ordinary wood screws.
My improvement consists in cutting or casting a screw thread on the outside
case of pivot whereby the castor can be screwed to the legs of articles.
The feet of iron bedsteads can be cast to suit the pivot casing, and a screw
It is well known that no
tapped therein to fit the outside screw on case of pivot.
castor works so well, nor is less likely to get out of order than the pivot. The only
drawback is its weakness in fixing.
1004
Improvements in the Method of Attaching Pivot Castors to
Furniture.
CYRUS COPUS 22 Clapham Road Kennington Surrey Furniture Castor
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
My invention relates to the manner in which pivot castors are attached to the
feet of furniture and iron bedsteads.
Hitherto the method employed in order to fix the pivot castor to furniture has
been by means of 3 wood screws. My improvement consists in cutting or casting
a screw thread on the outside case of pivot, whereby the castor can be screwed to
the legs of articles.
The feet of iron bedsteads can be cast to suit the pivot casing and a screw tapped
therein to fit the outside screw on case of pivot.
It is well known that no castor works so well, nor is less likely to get out of
order than the pivot. The only drawback is its weakness in fixing.
Another way to adapt this kind of castor to metal bedsteads, for which it is
very suitable, is by casting a screw thread nutt in the place of existing pin now in
use as shewn at C Fig. 4.
With the view of making the foregoing more easily understood, drawings are
attached hereto, of which the following is a description.
Fig. 1 is a castor for metal bedsteads and shews the screw on pivot ferrule.
Fig. 2 shews the bottom of leg of iron bedstead with hole tapped to fit the screw
of castor.
Fig. 3 is a castor with wood thread screw cut thereon for furniture.
Fig. 4 is a section shewing pin and fixing arrangement.

page_text: The use of a pivot castor is not new but the foregoing arrangement whereby
they can be used for iron bedsteads and furniture is new.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. The adaptation of pivot castors to metal bedsteads and furniture by means of
a screw cut on ferrule of pivot.
Wahman 1905
CYRUS COPUS.
Improvement for Facilitating the Pouring of Liquids in or out of Portable Vessels, and whereby both the Vents and Mouthpiece are Opened and Closed or Stoppered by One Operation.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Aug., 1894-Accepted, 27th Oct., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement for Facilitating the Pouring of Liquids in or out of
Portable Vessels, and whereby both the Vents and Mouthpiece
are Opened and Closed or Stoppered by One Operation.
I HAROLD CHILD of 35, Alfred Place West, London S.W. Silversmith do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
I cause a cap D, by preference a "bayonet-cap " to be made, attached to the
vessel by a hinged bar C, and on this bar, as near the hinge as possible I construct
a stopper or peg or cork E, which hermetically closes the vent B which I cause to
be made in the body of the vessel at that spot, thus by one operation I open and
close both the mouthpiece A and vent B.
The manner in which this my addition facilitates the pouring of liquids in or out
of any small vessel is at once apparent in practice; for, an ordinary flask of the
size shewn in Specification when filled with liquid may be turned upside down,
without spilling & can only be emptied by repeated jerking; whereas when fitted
with the vent, it empties of itself completely and at once.
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 opening and closing by a single operation of mouthpiece and vent in portable
vessels, substantially as described.
1004
HAROLD CHILD.
A Buffer for Attachment to the Tips of Umbrella Ribs.
Year: 1894

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Buffer for Attachment to the Tips of Umbrella Ribs.
I GEORGE TUCKER JONES, 23, Sherwood Place, Llwynypia, Glamorganshire,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It consists in constructing india rubber or other elastic material of similar
recoverable, springy and soft nature, in suitable forms, to serve as buffers for
attachment to the outside ends of umbrella ribs, for the purpose of making contact
with umbrella rib ends, less hurtful to persons unfortunate enough to find their
faces against them, when used by others, or, possibly, by themselves. A cavity is
provided in the shank of the buffer so as to receive the umbrella rib end.
This cavity is best made smaller than the diameter of the umbrella rib end,
so that the buffer will of its own power, grip or hold itself on to the same.
By making the cavity in accordance with the foregoing, the buffers can be
easily attached and detached. They can also, if necessary, be connected by
sewing, tying or gluing.
Dated this 23rd day of October 1894.
A Buffer for Attachment to the Tips of Umbrella Ribs.
I GEORGE TUCKER JONES, 23, Sherwood Place, Llwynypia, Glamorganshire,
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 :-
It consists in constructing india-rubber or other elastic material of similar
recoverable, springy and soft nature, in suitable forms, to serve as buffers for
attachment to the outside ends of umbrella ribs, for the purpose of making contact
with umbrella rib ends, less hurtful. to persons unfortunate enough to find their
faces or other part of their person in collision with them, when used by others, or,
possibly by themselves. A cavity (C) is provided in the sbank (S) of the buffer
Bo as to receive the umbrella rib end. This cavity is best made smaller than the
diameter of the umbrella rib end, so that the buffer will of its own power, grip or
hold itself on to the same.
By making the cavity (C) in accordance with the foregoing, the buffers can be
easily attached and detached.
They can also, if necessary, be connected by being sewn, tied or glued.
The accompanying drawings show the invention applied to an ordinary
umbrella.
Fig. 1, is an enlarged view of one form of the buffer. S is its shank end.
Fig. 2, is a section of Fig. 1. C is its cavity.
Fig. 3, is a plan of an ordinary umbrella. The buffer is shown fitted to
ribs 1 to 6.
The buffer on rib 7 is shown in section.
Rib 8 is shown unfitted.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A buffer for attachment to the tips of umbrella ribs, made in accordance with
the foregoing Specification.
Dated this 23rd day of July 1895.
GEORGE TUCKER JONES.
An Improved Ointment.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Jan., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 24th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 14th Apr., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Ointment.
JOHN NATHAN FRANCIS 24 Winsley Road Colchester Essex Moulder do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved compound for the curative purposes intended
for use of skin diseases, abscesses, blood poison and other purposes.
The ingredients of this ointment are as follows-
Russian fat, Venice turpentine, rosin.
To every 3 lbs. Russian fat add 18 ozs. Venice turpentine oz. rosin.
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1004
An Improved Ointment.
JOHN NATHAN FRANCIS 24 Winsley Road New Town Colchester Iron Moulder
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 compound for the curative purposes intended
for use of all kinds of skin diseases, nuralgia, abscesses, wounds from blood poison
piles &c. &c.
In carrying out my invention I take the following ingredients in about the
proportions 1 parts Russian fat 16 Venice turpentine rosin.
After boiling fat down, add rosin, then Venice turpentine & gently boil for half
an hour.
This compound is for outward application.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
This improved medical compound for use as above described prepared with the
above named ingredients in the above described.
Dated this 24th February 1894.
JOHN NATHAN FRANCIS.
Improved Luggage Label.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Apr., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 28th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 6th Oct., 1894
Improved Luggage Label.
LILLIE JOSEPHA ELDERTON Spinster 1 Richmond Hill Monkstown Co. Dublin
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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The Improved luggage label" consists of a leather case, with a roll of
perforated paper at one end, which is kept in place by a steel bar with heads at
either end, the one fixed the other to unscrew to allow the roll to be renewed when
used up. The roller can be wound up if too much is pulled out. The label has a
small strap attached.
Dated this 11th day of April 1894.

page_text: H= Washer with steel bolt with fixed and moveable heads, which holds, the
roll of paper in place.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The "Improved luggage label" is made to contain a ribbon for addresses,
rolled up & capable of being drawn out as required, and renewed when necessary.
Dated this 27th day of April 1894.
LILLIE JOSEPHA ELDERTON.
An Improved Device for Lifting Hot Domestic Utensils and such like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 19th May, 1894
An Improved Device for Lifting Hot Domestic Utensils and
such like.
I, ALLAN MCPHAIL 5 Harmony Row Govan, Lanark N.B. Inventor, 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 holder or handle for lifting articles such as heated
pots and cooking utensils from fires or for removing or lifting the lids or covers of
same, when required and is carried out in the following manner :-
Reference being had to the annexed drawing in which
Figure 1 is a perspective view of my invention when used on a pot handle.
Figure 2 end elevation of the holder.
Figure 3 end elevation of a modified arrangement or shape of levers.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2. a, a, a, a, are four levers of the shape shown
which are pivoted at 6 in two pairs, and are connected together by the rods c..
The openings d and e are for the reception of the handle of the utensil to be.
lifted according to the size of same, the handle being clipped between the levers a,.
by gripping the rods c.
In Figure 3 the levers a are of the shape shown being pivoted together at f &:
having the openings g, & h, and being used in a similar manner to that of Figure 1..
It will be seen that various articles may be lifted such as lids by gripping them
between the levers a and thus the hands are prevented from being burnt or soiled
by heated or dirty objects.
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 holder, substantially as described and shown in the annexed drawings.
An Improved Saponaceous Compound.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 21st Nov., 1894-Accepted, 22nd Dec., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Saponaceous Compound.
I, HENRY WHITBREAD, an Employee in the Firm Francis Tucker & Co.
Limited, of 121 High Street, Kensington, County of London, Candle and Night
Light Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, to be as
follows:-
This soap is composed entirely from pure oleine oil and notash and is quite free
I, HENRY WHITBREAD, an Employee in the Firm Francis Tucker & Co.
Limited, of 121 High Street, Kensington, County of London, Candle and Night.
Light 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 preparing or manufacturing a compound specially
adapted for cleansing fabrics and for general washing purposes. The compound
contains no injurious ingredients the amount of alkali being infinitesimal.
This soap is composed entirely from pure oleine oil and potash, and is quite free
from adulteration.
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page_text: This compound is boiled and crutched till finished, then poured into barrels
and allowed to set before the barrels are headed up and the soap ready for
transport.
The compound is intended for heavy as well as for delicate fabrics, and
especially for washing crape.
I have referred to fixed quantities of ingredients composing my improved
saponaceous compound but the proportions may be slightly varied to suit different
fabrics, or the purposes to which it has to be applied.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. Compounding the ingredients hereinbefore referred to in the manner and for
the purposes set forth.
2. The manufacture of a saponaceous compound by the admixture of the
ingredients mentioned in or about the proportions described.
The 21st dow of November 1894
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said Henry Whitbread.
Improvements connected with Doors for Governess Cars and such like Vehicles.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1894-Accepted, 8th Sept., 1894
Improvements connected with Doors for Governess Cars and such
like Vehicles.
I, ERNEST WILLIAM WARNER, of Market Place Fryerning, Essex, Carriage
Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
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In carriages of the class known as governess cars the occupants sit sideways
to the horse, which causes great inconvenience in driving, besides which the door is
frequently insecurely fastened and so comes open allowing a person to sometimes
fall out. By my invention these objections are overcome by the following
means
I form a hinged seat on the inside of the door, which, on the door being closed,
is lifted up, and secured by bolts sliding in the underside of seat into eyes on the
edge of each seat of the carriage, by this means the door is locked secure and a
person sitting on the seat on door can sit with his face towards the horse and drive
with comfort, the reins going up the middle of the carriage and so not interfering
with the other occupants.
To enable this invention to be properly understood I will proceed to described
the same with aid of the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1, represents the inside of a door of a car showing this invention applied.
Figure 2, edge view of same.
Figure 3, sectional edge view showing seat opened out in position for use.
Figure 4, detached view of underside of seat showing the fastening bolts.
Figure 5, front edge view of seat, showing the same secured by the bolts to the
seats of the carriage.
A, represents the framework of the door, B, the hinged seat, C, a recess in the
inside of door to allow the foundation of seat to fold into. This recess C, may be
made as shown, or an opening may be cut in the door and an inside panel put over
it. D the sliding bolts on underside of seat: E, F, each view of seats of carriage.
The edge of these seats is formed with a suitable socket or eye G, for the bolts of
seat to shoot into when the door is opened up and secured: Of course it will be
understood that the bolts can be on the underside of each carriage seat and
arranged to lock into the edges of the door seat.
H, a strap to lift the seat up by.
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 :-
In carriages of the governess car kind, that is in which the occupants sit
sideways to the horse, and the door is at the end; a door formed with an inside
hinged seat arranged when put up to be locked to the seats of the carriage,
substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by the accompanying
drawings.
Deted this 2nd day of Anril 1904
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicant.
Sack and Bag Improvement.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Apr., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 7th May, 1894-Accepted, 13th Oct., 1894
PROVISIONAL DI VITICATION.
Sack and Bag Improvement.
I, GEORGE HENRY SHAW Farmer & Machinist Thorpe in Balne near
Doncaster do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :—
It relates to canvas bags or sacks with an improved top in the form of a small
narrow network made of cord around the top of bag or sack.
It is particularly applicable to bags or sacks in use with chaff cutting and
thrashing machines, or, any other work where they have to be continually put on
hooks.
Dated this 11th day of Anril 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Sack and Bag Improvement.
GEORGE HENRY SHAW Farmer & Machinist Thorpe in Balne near Doncaster
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
It relates to canvas bags or sacks, such as shewn on the drawing, with an
improved top in the form of a network of cord around the bag or sack & it is
particularly applicable to bags or sacks in use with chaff cutting or thrashing
machines: or, any other work where they have to be continually put on hooks; thus
preventing the tearing of canvas. The depth of network to be regulated according
to requirements.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention, & in what manner the same is to be performed, declare what I
claim is,
An improved sack or bag consisting of a combination of canvas with network of
cord, substantially as described.
GEORGE HENRY SHAW.
Improvements in Atmospheric Gas Burners.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 22nd Dec., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Atmospheric Gas Burners.
We, THOMAS FLETCHER of Thynne Street, Warrington in the County of
Lancaster, Gas Engineer, WILLIAM RUSSELL of the Scotia Foundry Pendleton
in the County of Lancaster, Ironfounder, and FLETCHER RUSSELL & Co.,
LIMITED, of Thynne Street Warrington in the County of Lancaster, Gas
Engineers and Ironfounders, 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 atmospheric gas burners such as are used in gas fires,.
and its objects are to prevent "lighting back" and the explosions which sometimes
occur in the burner when the gas is lighted or extinguished.
According to this invention, we construct or arrange in the space or chamber
below the burner nozzles, a number of narrow passages through which the gas is
compelled to pass on its way from the mixing tube to the nozzles as hereinafter
described.
The accompanying drawings illustrate in what manner we may carry our
invention into effect.
Figure 1 is a plan,
Figure 2 an inverted plan, and
Figure 3 a cross section of one form of burner constructed according to this
invention.
Figures 4 and 5 are a plan and cross section respectively of a modified form of
the same burner.
In Figures 1 and 4, a portion of the nozzle plate is broken away to shew the
narrow passages through which the gas and air must pass.
These narrow passages may be formed by threading larger and smaller washers
or centrally perforated metal discs upon a light rod or wire, one of the smaller
washers or discs being arranged between each pair of larger discs as shewn. The
larger washers are indicated at a, the smaller at b, and the wire upon which they
are threaded at c. Of course the passages may be otherwise formed, as for
example by turning them out of a rod, by casting, or other suitable process.
Between the mixing tube M, and the nozzles N, the narrow passages are
contained in the chamber or cavity C, into which the nozzles open, and which
communicates with the mixing tube through any suitable port or passage P.
As shewn by Figures 1, 2 and 3, the whole burner is constructed in a single
plane. In the modification represented by Figures 4 and 5, the chamber C
containing the passages is arranged above the mixing tube M.
In other respects the burners may be constructed in the usual manner.
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 :-
In an atmospheric gas burner, a series of narrow passages arranged between the
mixing tube and the nozzles in such a manner that the whole of the mixed max and

page_text: air must pass through the passages, constructed substantially as and for the
purpose hereinbefore described and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 16th day of November A.D. 1894.
WILLIAM E. HEYS,
Agent for the Applicants.
An Improved Plug for Tobacco Pipes.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Apr., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 19th June, 1894-Accepted, 21st July, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Plug for Tobacco Pipes.
JAMES SHARPEN OFFORD 46 St. Giles Street Norwich Norfolk Dentist,.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
(A) a metal wire bent to form a spring plug for tobacco pipes, B the wire:
continued upwards forming a means of drawing the spring plug from the pipe,.
C the same wire bent outside of the pipe formning a spring to hold the plug in
position.
JAMES SHARPEN OFFORD..
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Plug for Tobacco Pipes.
JAMES SHARPEN OFFORD 46 St. Giles Street Norwich Dentist 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 free and perfect combustion of tobacco in
smoking. A metal wire bent to form a spring plug for tobacco pipes. The wire
continued from the centre of the plug upwards forming a means of inserting and
withdrawing. The same wire bent outside of pipe so as to form a spring to hold
the plug in position.
And in order that this my invention may be fully understood and readily carried.
into effect, I have annexed the accompanying drawing on which like letters refer
to like parts.
Fig. 1A a metal wire bent to form a spring plug. B wire from centre of plug
forming a means of inserting or withdrawing plug. C the same wire bent to form
a spring to keep the plug in position.
Fig. 2 section of tobacco pipe showing the plug in position.
I claim
1 A wire spring grate or plug for tobacco pipes.
2 The wire continued from the centre of plug to insert or withdraw it.
3 The wire continued outside of the pipe to form a spring to hold the plug im
position.
Dated this 18th day of June 1894.
JAMES SHARPEN OFFORD.
A Boring Tool having Adjustable Knives.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 10th July, 1894-Accepted, 11th Aug.,
1894
A Boring Tool having Adjustable Knives.
I FREDERICK WILLIAM GOLBY of 36 Chancery Lane in the County of
Middlesex Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me by Wilhelm Knispel
of Gorlitz Germany, Moyserweg 179, 2, Locksmith, Hermann Schott of Gorlitz
aforesaid Breitestrasse 1, 3, Reviser of Books and Hermann Otto also of Gorlitz
aforesaid Zittauerstrasse 1, 1, Wood Merchant, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a boring tool which is particularly adapted to be used
for boring wood or the like but which may also be constructed as a metal borer.
The borer consists essentially of a central piece on which two adjustable knives
are mounted in such a manner, that with the same tool holes of different diameter
may be bored.
To enable the invention and the manner of carrying it into practice to be fully
understood reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is
a side view, Figure 2 an elevation and Figure 3 a plan view; Figures 4 to 6 shew
details. Similar reference letters indicate similar parts throughout the drawing.
The boring tool consists essentially of a central piece a provided with a point a¹
and a cutter a³.
At its front and at its rear part the central piece a is provided with a shoulder a¹
and a respectively, as shewn by Figure 4. On the shoulder a' is carried a knife b
by means of the slot (Figure 5); the knife b being provided with a cutter b'.
By means of the slot c¹ the knife c (Figure 6) is carried on the shoulder a¹ of
the piece a; the knife c is provided with a cutter c³, Figure 6. These three
parts ab & c are held together by means of a screw d, disc e, and nut f; the
screw d passing through the opening as of the central piece a (see Figure 4).
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At the front and at the rear part the central piece is provided with a gauge
whereby the knives can be adjusted on the central piece a according to the desired
diameter of the hole.
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. In a boring tool the combination with a central piece provided with a gauge,
of two adjustable knives secured to the central piece, substantially as specified.
Dated this 10th day of July 1894.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Jan., 1894-Accepted, 3rd Mar., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by THE UNITED STATES SMOKELESS POWDER
COMPANY, of the City and County of San Francisco, State of California,
U.S.A., a corporation duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the
laws of the State of California.]
Smokeless Powder.
I, VICTOR ISIDORE FEENY of 60 Queen Victoria Street in the City and
County of London, Patent Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved explosive compound which is especially
designed for use in guns and other weapons. It consists of a combination of an
ammonium chromate, potassium or sodium picrate, and ammonium picrate.
In experiments, the ammonium mono-chromate, bi-chromate and tetra-chromate
have been used, but it is found that ammonium bi-chromate gives good results and
is very stable. The alkaline picrate, having a metallic basis, may be either that of
sodium or of potassium. The latter has been found very suitable for the purpose.
These materials are mixed in the proportion of about 20 parts by weight of
ammonium bi-chromate, 25 parts of potassium picrate, and 55 parts of ammonium
picrate.
In compounding this powder the potassium picrate is first ground in a moist
condition until it is sufficiently fine for the purpose.
The ammonium bi-chromate and ammonium picrate are ground separately, and
mixed in a sufficiently damp condition until they are intimately incorporated. The
potassium picrate is then incorporated with these other ingredients in any usual or
suitable form of powder mill. When the mass has been sufficiently mixed, it is
placed in a hydrostatic press and pressed into cakes, and these cakes are then
broken up and granulated in the same manner that ordinary black powder
is made.
After granulation, the powder is dried at a temperature of from 100 to 125 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, what is claimed is :-
A compound consisting of an ammonium chromate, potassium picrate, and
ammonium picrate, substantially as herein described.
Dated this Thirtieth day of January 1894.
Improvements in Screens or Partitions.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application. 18th Sept., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 16th May, 1895-Accepted, 31st Aug., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Screens or Partitions.
1 ALICE MARIAN JONES of St. Albans Road Highgate Road, London, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved screen, used for separating a portion of
the room from the rest, and is intended to provide an arrangement which will be
more convenient and pleasanter than those commonly used.
With screens of the ordinary description a portion of the room is completely
shut off from the body of the room and the ventilation is considerably interfered
with, so that the person sitting behind the screen often experiences some
discomfort.
My invention permits the closing of part of the room without any of the
inconvenience arising from the use of the ordinary screen, free ventilation being
permitted.
Instead of using a light folded frame covered completely with paper or like
material, I propose to fill in the frames with an arrangement similar to that used
in Venetian blinds, that is with a series of laths or strips which can be simultaneously
turned, so as to open or close.
A cord or other simple device is fitted at the sides of the blinds to open or close
them as desired.
I, ALICE MARIAN JONES of St. Alban's Road Highgate Road London 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 is a new make of screen 3 or 4 fold, height 5 or 6 ft. or as
required. It consists of the usual frame work B filled in with green Venetian
blinds A, made of the lightest wood.
This is a light excluder, without causing the shut up feeling usually experienced
by a heavy screen in a room. Suitable for a sunny bedroom, say in summer when
the windows are required open without obstructing the air through pulling down
blinds. It is also useful in a large room where there are several people & amongst
them an invalid or one with weak sight. The screen could be placed round him
without incommoding the other members by causing the room to be semi-dark
through the drawing down of the blinds at the window.
There are no cords for drawing up, the blinds are so fastened that they do not
swing about, but the cords for altering the light (as is usual with Venetian blinds)
are there.

page_text: Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :
A new construction of screen consisting of the ordinary Venetian blinds A put
into a screen frame B, for protecting an invalid from light without inconvenience
to other persons in the same room & for the freer circulation of air towards him
than could be gained with the usual closed screen around him.
Dated this 15th day of May 1895.
ALICE MARIAN JONES.
Improvements in the Wheels of Velocipedes Adapted for Running on Rails.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 17th Mar., 1894
Improvements in the Wheels of Velocipedes Adapted for Running
on Rails.
J, HERMANN MEYER, of 99/100 Breitestrasse, Gollnow, Pommern, Germany,
Station Master 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 tyres for velocipedes of the kind used by station
masters.
The accompanying sheet of drawings illustrates the improved tyre, Fig. 1
showing its application to an ordinary "Rover" frame and Fig. 2 showing a cross
section of the tyre.
One defect of station masters' velocipedes, as hitherto made, is that they cannot
be used on ordinary roads without altering their structure, as the tyres of such
vehicles are made, almost without exception, of the same section or form as those
of ordinary railway vehicles. In order to remedy this defect I so form the wheel
rim a, as shown, that three india rubber tyres b, c, c¹ can be secured to it. The centre
tyre b, which alone comes in contact with the top of the rail, is formed so as to fit
and run thereon, whilst the side tyres c, c', which may be pneumatic, cushion, or
solid tyres, are arranged and secured in such a manner that their outer peripheries
do not come in contact with the rail.
The pillar d of the cycle frame is provided with a sleeve e into which the rod f
can be fitted and removably secured in place by means of a pinching screw.
Fitted at the lower end of this rod is the guiding wheel g, which runs on the
second rail.
Owing to the special arrangement of the side tyres c, c' and the intermediate
rubber tyre b, all concussions, while travelling, are taken up, and, as a consequence,
the velocipede need not be built heavier than the ordinary road cycles.
A rider using this machine is not compelled to jump off at crossings or points.
When desired the velocipede can be readily lifted off the rails, and, after the
rod has been removed, the vehicle can be utilized for riding on the ordinary
roads.
When riding on roads the velocipede runs on the side tyres c, c¹.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
A compound tyre for velocipedes adapted for riding on railway tracks consisting
of an intermediate rubber tyre b for use when running on the rail and the side
tyres c,
c¹ for use when running on ordinary roads the tyres c, c' being secured to
the same rim as the tyre band being of any suitable form, substantially as
hereinbefore described with reference to the drawings annexed.
Dated this 6th day of February 1894.
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
An Improved Device for Holding Notes or Memoranda.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Dec, 1894-Accepted, 2nd Feb., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Device for Holding Notes or Memoranda.
I ONNO BEHRENDS, of 233 Neuer Weg, Norden, 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 :-
The subject of this invention is a device for holding memoranda which consists of
a casing similar to a watch in which may be inserted exchangeable tablets.
In order that my invention may be the better understood, I now proceed to
describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings and to the letters
and figures marked thereou.
Figure 1 is a plan of this improved device with part rounded cover.
Figuro 2 is a tiansverse thereof.
The casing consists of a back a and a cover b Into the casing is inserted in a
convenient manner a tablet on which may be witten memoranda. The tablet is
held in position in a sintable manner say by a nut c. The cover b which opens
with a spring like movement as in watch cases, consists of a transparent material
such as glass, celluloid, horn etc., so that the memoranda may be read from outside
when the casing is closed. It will thus be seen that the principal advantage of
this invention is that the device may be examined in the street while it is 1aining
and the memoranda may be read without fear of their being obliterated.
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 18-
A device for holding notes or memoranda consisting of an exchangeable tablet
and a transparent closable cover substantially as described.
Dated this 21st day of December 1894.
FELL & WILDING,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Device for Preserving Trousers, also applicable for Preserving and Ventilating Hats and other Head Coverings.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1894-Accepted, 29th Sept., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Device for Preserving Trousers, also applicable
for Preserving and Ventilating Hats and other Head Coverings.
I, PAUL HERMANN SAUERBIER, of 71, Yorkstrasse, Berlin, Germany, Merchant,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to a new or improved device to be used for preserving the
lower edges of trouser legs where they ordinarily come in contact with the boots or
shoes and which can also be used for preserving and ventilating hats, helmets and
other head coverings.
The use of this device in hats prevents them being greased and wetted by
perspiration and it also promotes a thorough and adequate ventilation thereby
minimising the liability to colds in the head, neuralgia, etc., which is often the
result of suddenly lifting off a badly ventilated hat and exposing the heated head
to a chill.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, whereon,
Fig. 1 is a section through one leg of a pair of trousers having my device fitted
thereto and looking downwards.
Fig. 2 is a section on the line a-x of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 shows the invention applied to the inside of a hat.
The device consists of a waterproof band c of suitable width provided with pro-
tuberances or ribs a made of any suitable material such as metal, india-rubber or
the like.
The band is also perforated with holes b, which, when the device is applied to
trousers, serve for passing the thread through when sewing the band in place.
When the device is used for hats these holes b act as ventilating openings.
When the band is to be used for hats its projections a are besmeared on the outer
surface with an adhesive, so that by merely moistening and pressing said projections
the band can be secured in place as at Fig. 3.
When used for trousers the band is sewn inside the lower edge and in such manner
that the projections bear against the boots or shoes and prevent the cloth coming
in contact therewith.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
consider novel and desire to claim is :
A device for preserving trousers, hats and other head coverings consisting of a
perforated waterproof band c having a number of projections a of any suitable
material, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the drawings
annexed.
Dated this 20th day of Avgust 1004
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
An Improved Method of and Means for Marking Cattle and other Animals.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 4th June, 1894-Accepted, 7th July, 1894
CUMI LEID
An Improved Method of and Means for Marking Cattle and
other Animals.
I, CHARLES PEARS HAYWARD, of Mint Street Works, in the City and County-
of Lincoln, Manufacturing Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention:
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and.
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to enable farmers and others to identify pigs.
cattle sheep horses and other animals without disfigurement or injury to the coat.
or skin.
I will now proceed to describe my invention and to enable the same to be fully
understood I will refer to the accompanying sheet of drawings in which :-
Figure 1 represents front view of a marking device adapted to be secured to the
ear of an animal.
Figure 2 is side view of same.
Figure 3 is back view of same.
Figure 4 shews another form of my marking device closed.
Figure 5 shews same device open.
Figure 6 is side view of same open.
As will be seen from the drawing the device consists of a band of aluminium or
other suitable material a attached to or formed in one with which may be a disc b..
The band a is bent into the shape shewn at Figures 2, 4 5 and 6 leaving the end a¹
thereof longer than the end a".
An aperture having been made in the ear of an animal the end a¹ of the band a
is opened out as shewn at Figure 6 passed through the said aperture and then.
pressed back into the position shewn at Figure 4, thus securing the device to the
ear of the animal.
The bands or discs or both may be impressed or engraved with the name of the-
owner initials, a number brand or device or a combination of all or any of these to.
enable an animal so marked to be identified as to number, age, or ownership.
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 :-
I. The improved method of marking cattle and other animals by means of an
aluminium tab band or the like attached to the ear in the manner specified.
11. The improved markers for the ears of animals substantially as hereinbefore-
specified and shewn by the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this 4th day of June 1894.
B. J. WILDBORE,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Cultivators, Ploughs, Subsoilers, Harrows, Horse- hoes, Scarifiers, Grubbers, Diggers, and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Mar., 1894
'omplete Specification Left, 13th Dec., 1894-Accepted, 16th Feb., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cultivators, Ploughs, Subsoilers, Harrows, Horse-
hoes, Scarifiers, Grubbers, Diggers, and the like.
I HENRY EDWARD TURNER 62 West Street Dorking Surrey Implement
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-—
The object of the invention being to admit or force a current of air under the
surface of the ground to permeate and aerate the soil; for this purpose I use one or
more open or hollow frames tines, coulters, funnels or shafts the mouths of which
are open to the wind (like the ventilators on board ship) and admit air under the
surface as the ground is being worked or I use a blower, fan, pump, mill, propellor,
or similar machine to create a forced draught for the same purpose, the machine.
being either part of the tillage implement, attached to it or distinct from it.
Dated this 10th day of March 1894.
H. E. TURNER.
Improvements in Cultivators, Ploughs, Subsoilers, Harrows, Horse-
hoes, Scarifiers, Grubbers, Diggers, and the like.
I HENRY EDWARD TURNER of 62 West Street Dorking in the County of
Surrey Implement 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:-
The object of this invention being to admit or force a current of air under the
surface of the ground to permeate & aerate the soil for this purpose I use one or
more open or hollow frames tines coulters funnels or shafts the mouth or mouths of
which are open to the wind & admit air under the surface as the ground is being
worked or I use one or more blowers fans pumps mills propellors or similar machines
to send a forced draught through the tines coulters frames funnels or shafts for the
same purpose the machine being part of the tillage implement attached to it or
distinct froin it.
be
The accompanying drawing represents a hollow subsoil time the mouth A. may
adjusted in any direction to face the wind so that the atmosphere is brought into
contact with the soil to the full depth of the tillage B represents a share & C a shin
piece.
Having now described the nature of my said invention I wish to state that for
some purposes I use in combination with the atmosphere chemicals gasses smoke
grain seeds manures & other fertilizers but I do not claim this as part of
but what I claim is
my Patent
A tillage implement which immediately brings the atmosphere into direct contact
with the under soil.
1004
Peptonised Extract of Malted and other Cereals.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd June, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 14th July, 1894-Accepted, 8th Sept., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Peptonised Extract of Malted and other Cereals.
PEPTINE MALTINE LIMITED of Fairfax Street Leicester Manufacturers of
Cercal Extracts and GEORGE BARTLETT, same address, Scientist do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:
--
The soluble matter of the cereal is extracted with water, the albumen of which
extract is peptonised by the addition of animal or vegetable pepsin & acids, at
certain temperatures, 104° F. for a period of six hours, after which the superfluous
water is driven off in vacuo.
Dated this 22nd day of June 1894.
Pro PEPTINE MALTINE LTD.,
F. PORTER, Secretary,
GEORGE BARTLETT.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Peptonised Extract of Malted and other Cereals.
PEPTINE MALTINE LTD. Manufacturers of Cereal Extracts Fairfax Street
Leicester and GEORGE BARTLETT same address, Scientist 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 soluble matter of the cereal is extracted with water, at a temperature not
exceeding 140° F.; lower temperatures may be used, but that temperature we prefer.
The vegetable albumen of this extract is peptonised or predigested by the addition
of pure animal or vegetable (pancreatin) pepsin in the ratio of part of pepsin
to 2000 parts of albumen, (more or less according to the strength of pepsin)
& B. P. hydrochloric acid in the ratio of 1 part of acid to 2000 parts of albumen,
at a temperature of 104° F. for a period of six hours.
The temperature may be higher or lower, & may be for longer or shorter time,
but the above methods we prefer.
The superfluous water is then driven off in vacuo.
Having now, particularly described & ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is : :―
1. Peptonisation of vegetable albumen.
2. The peptones thus formed render it a very powerful digestive agent.
3. The keeping qualities being guaranteed for a considerable period.
Dated this 13th day of July 1894.
Pro PEPTINE MALTINE, LTD.,
FRANK PORTER, Secretary.
GEORGE
BARTLETT.