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Improvements in Woollen Shawls and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1892
Complete Specification Left. 2nd Dec., 1892-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Woollen Shawls and the like.
I, WILLIAM GRAY of the firm of William Gray & Co., Brookfield Mills, Alva,
Scotland, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention to be
as follows:-
My improvements have for their object to strengthen the edges of woollen
shawls and the like so as to prevent them from tearing when in use as heretofore
owing to the fleecy nature of the woollen texture.
To accomplish this I employ threads of cotton by preference four to six which
are woven into the edges of the shawl in the direction of the warp and weft or in
the direction of the weft only.
The weft threads are introduced into the shawl by a change of shuttle before
and after the body of the shawl is woven. In case cotton warp threads form the
foundation of the shawl the weft threads only are required.
Dated this 1st day of March 1892.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Woollen Shawls and the like.
I, WILLIAM GRAY of the firm of William Gray & Co. Brookfield Mills, Alva,
Scotland, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My improvements have for their object to strengthen the edges of woollen
shawls and the like so as to prevent them from tearing when in use as heretofore,
owing to the fleecy nature of the woollen texture.
To accomplish this I employ by preference a series of cotton threads which are
woven into the edges of the shawl in the direction of the warp and weft or in the
direction of the weft only if cotton warp threads form the foundation of the
shawl. The weft threads are introduced into the shawl by a change of shuttle
before and after the body of the shawl is woven.
I have found that a shawl so provided with stronger threads at the edges is not
so easily torn as heretofore.
It will be readily apparent that the essential feature of my invention is the
strengthening of the edges of the shawl by introducing warp or weft threads
stronger than those of which the general body of the shawl is composed of and
although I prefer cotton threads as being the cheapest and most suitable I may
employ threads of linen, silk or any other suitable material which are stronger
than wool.
Having thus 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―
1st. The use and employment of cotton. linen, silk or other similar warn and

page_text: weft threads introduced into the edges of woollen shawls and the like substantially
as and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
Dated this 1st day of December 1892.
JOHN G. WILSON,
Agent.
Improvements in Caps and similar Head Coverings.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Oct., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 24th May, 1893-Accepted, 24th June, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Caps and similar Head Coverings.
1, HENRY FAIR, 218 Mile End Road London E. Hatter, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improvement in caps by inserting a strip of thin
corrugated cork between head band or leather and front of cap, thus causing a
perfect ventilation through eyelets in crown piece.
The said cap can be manufactured from any kind of material in tweed, or cloth
also head band, in either leather, felt, or silk and the like.
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October 1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Caps and similar Head Coverings.
I, HENRY FAIR 218 Mile End Road London Hatter do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improvement in caps by inserting a strip of thin
corrugated cork between head band or front of cap thus causing a perfect.
ventilation through eyelets in crown piece.
The said cap can be manufactured from any kind of material in tweed, or cloth,
also head band in either leather, felt, or silk and the like. To more particularly
describe my invention I annex drawings in which :-
Figure 1 shows side elevation of strip of corrugated cork which I combine with
my_cap.
Figure 2 shows plan of same.
Figure 3 shows front elevation of outside of my invention.
Figure 4 view of inside of same.
a is a cap, a strip of corrugated cork secured thereto, c are perforations or
ventilators at the top of the cap a. The strip is secured to the cap by any
suitable means such as sewing. It will be understood that the corrugated strip of
cork will act as a ventilator and a sweat band..
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
(1) An improved cap in combination, a strip or band of corrugated or perforated
cork 6, ventilators or holes c, provided in the crown of cap, substantially as described
and for the purpose set forth.
Improvements in Watch Bolts.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 31st May, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 28th Mar., 1893-Accepted, 27th May, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Watch Bolts.
CHARLES HUTON ERRINGTON Holyhead Road Coventry Watch Movement
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The bolt is the usual shape excepting the flap which is not wider than the head,
is fastened on the pillar plate with a screw and steady-pin. A slot is cut across
the top of the head the metal in front of the slot is used for the bolt locking while
that in the rear of the slot forms the spring for driving the bolt thus the bolt and
spring are combined in one piece of metal.
Dated this 30th day of May 1892
CHARLES HUTON ERRINGTON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Watch Bolts.
CHARLES HUTON ERRINGTON Holyhead Road Coventry Watch Movement
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 bolt is the usual shape excepting the flap which is not wider than the head,
is fastened on the pillar plate with a screw and steady-pin, a slot is cut across the
top of the head the metal in front of the slot is used for the bolt locking while
that in the rear forms the spring for driving the bolt, thus the bolt and spring are
combined in one piece of metal.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Watch Bolts.
CHARLES HUTON ERRINGTON Holyhead Road Coventry Watch Movement
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be perforined, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :--
The bolt is the usual shape excepting the flap which is not wider than the head,
is fastened on the pillar plate with a screw and steady-pin, a slot is cut across the
top of the head the metal in front of the slot is used for the bolt locking while
that in the rear forms the spring for driving the bolt, thus the bolt and spring are
combined in one piece of metal.
I have appended herewith a sheet of drawings.
Fig. 1 is the plan Fig. 2 elevation.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is
I. A slot in the holt so as to allow the rear portion to form the driving spring.
Dated this First day of March 1893.
CHARLES HUTON ERRINGTON
Improvements in the Runners of Umbrellas and Sunshades.
Year: 1892

page_text: ate of Application, 1st Sept., 1892-Accepted, 1st Oct., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Runners of Umbrellas and Sunshades.
I, RUDOLF HALLMANN of No. 108, Kopnickerstrasse, Berlin, S.O., in the
German Empire, 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 runners of umbrellas and sunshades,
and consists in improved devices for holding the latter either open or closed.
In carrying my invention into effect, I discard the use of spring detents projecting
from slots cut in the stick, and provide the runner with a pivotted hook or catch
adapted to enter a hole in the stick properly placed to receive it at each terminal
position.
In order that my invention and the means by which it is to be carried into
practical effect may be thoroughly understood, I will describe them in detail,
referring in so doing to the accompanying drawings which are to be taken as part
of this Specification and read therewith.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation.
Fig. 2 is a front elevation.
Fig. 3 is a detail elevation on an enlarged scale, of the runner in the position it
occupies when the umbrella is held open.
There is pivotted upon the runner a a lever c d. The actual pivot may be the
wire b by which the stretcher-ends are held to the runner. e is a spring interposed
between the runner and the adjacent half of the lever c d. The outer end of the
lever is provided with a hook or catch which is kept pressed against the stick by
the spring e. ff are two holes in the stick. They correspond, in respect of
position, with the terminal positions of the runner, and into the respective hole is
the catch forced by the spring e when the runner occupies either of such positions.
9, 9 are stops.
The dotted lines of Figs. 1 and 2 correspond with the full lines of Fig. 3.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
:-
A lever pivotted upon the runner and having a hook or catch adapted to be
forced by a spring into a hole in the stick corresponding in respect of its position
therein with each terminal position of the runner, as set forth.
Dated this 1st day of September 1892.
PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
No. 22, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New Toy.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Sept., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 11th Oct., 1892-Accepted, 10th Dec., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New Toy.
1, WILLIAM BROWNE PARKER Sonneberg in Thuringen Saxe/m Germany
Inventor do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of connecting two spheres by elastic cord, so as when
one ball or sphere is caused to twist the elastic cord, and the balls set free a
rotary movement of the two balls takes place owing to the untwisting of the
elastic.
Dated this 8th day of September 1892
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
A New Toy.
I, WILLIAM BROWNE PARKER, Sonneberg in Thuringen, Saxe/m Germany,
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 consists of connecting two spheres by elastic cord so as when
one ball or sphere is caused to twist the elastic cord and the balls set free, a
rotary movement of the two balls takes place owing to the untwisting of the
elastic.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.
(1) Connecting two spheres or balls together by a piece of elastic for the purpose,
substantially as herein set forth
E. EATON,
Patent Agent.
An Improved Construction of Tobacco Pipe.
Year: 1892

page_text: ate of Application, 5th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 10th Sept., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Construction of Tobacco Pipe.
I LEON LAZARUS of 3 Villa Road, Saint Leonards-on-Sea, in the County of
Sussex, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to construct a pipe so that the nicotin shall not
enter the mouth.
According to this invention I construct the pipe substantially as follows,
reference being had to the drawings accompanying this Specification.
Figs. 1 and 2 shew sections of pipe constructed according to this invention the
same letters being used to denote the same parts in both views.
a. shews stem of pipe made of wood or other suitable material 6 metal tube
passing through same and partly through the mouth piece c. chamber for nicotin
d. air passage.
The mouth piece e. is held on to the stem a. by the tubular piece f. forming
nicotin chamber c. this piece has a partition g. therein so as to divide it into two
compartments communicating with one another by air passage d.
Fig. 2. shews another way of constructing the nicotin chamber c. so that the air
passage d may be outside the pipe.
It will be seen that the mouth piece stem and bowl may easily be detached from
the nicotin chamber.
The tube b. in this modification passes entirely through the mouth piece.
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:
Constructing pipes substantially as described with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 5th day of August 1892.
Lugust 1892.
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Method of Attaching Cuffs to Sleeves.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Oct., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 28th June, 1893-Accepted, 30th Sept., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Attaching Cuffs to Sleeves.
EDMUND BENSON STYRING of The Yarrells near Poole Dorset Gentleman do
ereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A mode of attaching cuffs to double wrist-bands.
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The cuff to be placed between the double wristbands of the sleeve and fastened
by studs, buttons or both.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Attaching Cuffs to Sleeves.
EDMUND BENSON STYRING The Yarrells near Poole Dorset Merchant and
Drysalter do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
A shirt with detachable and reversible cuffs, the sleeves of which have at their
end a double-wrist-band as shown in Fig. I. by space between dotted lines (B-B.)
into which cuff may be fastened and secured by studs put through button-holes
at (C) and a tape (A.) buttoned at (D.).
The firm rulled lines of the figure represent the inside of a cuff suitable for a
No. 3. shirt.
Any size may be manufactured.
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. Shirt sleeves made so as to allow detachable cuffs to be attached between its
double wrist-bands.
2. Reversible cuffs so attached to shirt sleeves as to protect that part not next
to the wrist while in wear.
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1000
Improvements in Feeding Troughs for Horses and other Animals.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 4th May, 1892-Accepted, 4th June, 1892
Improvements in Feeding Troughs for Horses and other Animals.
I, GUSTAV ADOlph Täubrich, of 28 Market, Bischoffswerda, Saxony, in the
Empire of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to manufacture improved feeding troughs for
horses and other animals, by the use of which corn and grain may be placed within
easy reach of the animal while feeding.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascertained,
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar letters
of reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is a frout elevation of the improved trough.
Fig. 2 is a top view of the same.
Fig. 3 is a section of the trough, empty; and
Fig. 4 is a section showing the disposal of the grain in the trough.
Fig. 5 is a front elevation, and
Fig. 6 is a section, showing another method of construction.
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a is a sliding lid. is the back. c is the bottom. d is the front bar serving to
support one side of the lid and unite the two ends e e. f is a sliding partition,
the lower edge of which rests against a fillet g, when the trough is empty, as
shown in Fig. 1. is a raised ledge so placed as to prevent the spreading of the
grain.
For corn and other kinds of grain which flow readily, the fillet g may be dispensed
with, as shown in Fig. 6. But for oats and other grain which flow less readily
the fillet g is necessary.
In using the trough the lid is opened, and the grain is placed above the
sliding partition f. The partition is slightly raised, and the grain flows through
the opening into the space between the partition and the ledge h.
The position of the ledge, relatively to that of the partition f, is adjusted so
as to allow the animal to feed itself, and the grain falls automatically into the
space, while the animal feeds.
The feeding troughs may be made double, so that animals may feed on both
sides of the receptacles for corn and grain.
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 manufacture and use of feeding troughs for horses and other animals,
consisting of receptacles for corn and grain, having sliding partitions to permit the
same to flow into channels or spaces between the partitions f and ledges h,
substantially as herein before described and illustrated by the drawings.
2. The improvements in feeding troughs for horses and other animals, substantially
as hereinbefore described and illustrated by the drawings.
Dated 4th May 1892
GEO.
DOWNING,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent.
Improvements in Tea Kettles, applicable also to Saucepans and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1892-Accepted, 19th Nov., 1892
Improvements in Tea Kettles, applicable also to Saucepans
and the like.
We JOHN HUGHES, Painter, and JOHN RING Blacksmith both of 56 Daniels Road,
Nunbead Surrey S.E. 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 provide a rapid boiling kettle or saucepan for
boiling over an ordinary fire or with a firelighter upon the hob or in the grate or
out of doors.
Referring to the accompanying drawings Figure 1 shows side elevation of our
invention. The kettle a whose bottom proper is represented by dotted lines has
a prolonged rim 6 of sufficient depth to form a convenient flue and stand and
having holes c therein, for supply of air. When an ordinary coal fire is not
handy this kettle can be readily placed upon the hob or any other convenient place
and boiled by means of a firelighter sticks and such like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is.
1. The combined arrangement of the kettle the same being provided with a
prolonged perforated rim substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this Nineteenth day of October 1892.
E. EATON,
Patent Agent.
Improvements in Straw Cutting Machines.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Straw Cutting Machines.
I, WILHELM RÖCKER, Manufacturer, of Löchgau, in the Kingdom of
Wurtemberg, Germany, 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 :-
This invention has for its object to provide in straw cutting machines an
arrangement whereby the hands of the operator are protected from injury by the
feed rollers. The application of this arrangement is illustrated by the accom-
panying drawings on which Figure 1 is an elevation and Figure 2 a plan of the
machine, and as shewn by these figures the straw-receiving box or trough is
provided with an inclined flap which lies under the lid or cover d in front of the
feed rollers t, r the flap being hinged at c. The receiving box or trough has a
feed slipper a at its interior to push forward the straw, which it is caused to do by
connecting it with the foot levers by means of the eye e connecting bar and
upright lever A back balance lever & and weight or spiral springs is or are
provided to return the slipper to its rearmost position when pressure on the foot
levers is released one end of each spring when such are used being connected to
the bottom of the trough and the other end to a foot lever.
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The working of the arrangement is as follows, the receiving box or trough is
filled with straw which is held together by the operator in order to obtain uniform
feeding, while the foot at the same time presses on the lever and transmits the
motion to the feed slipper a which pushes the straw up to the feed rollers t and r.
During this operation the protection flap prevents the hand of the workman from
coming into contact with the feed rollers and being injured by the same, (a frequent
occurrence in straw cutters as hitherto constructed). As soon as the straw is
caught by the feed rollers the pressure on the foot lever his released, and the
weight or the spiral springs returns the feed slipper to its original position to be
recharged.
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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 straw cutting machine wherein there is combined a hinged protecting flap b
with feed rollers and a feed slipper operating substantially as described with
reference to the annexed drawings.
To ninth dox of February 1892.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
An Improved Hat Guard Fastener or Button.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 5th Oct., 1892-Accepted, 3rd Dec., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hat Guard Fastener or Button.
I, DAVID KINNEAR SIMPSON of 6 St. Georges Crescent in the City of
Liverpool Hat Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
A flat button with a tapped shank which is to go through the brim of the hat
from the upper side and a flat or slightly bevelled nut to screw onto the tapped
shank from the under side of the brim. On the nut is fastened, by a hinged joint,
a small ring to which the hat guard is attached in the ordinary manner.
The ring
is so arranged as to lie flat upon the nut when not in use.
Dated this 9th day of January 1892.
DAVID K. SIMPSON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hat Guard Fastener or Button.
I, DAVID KINNEAR SIMPSON of 6 St. Georges Crescent in the City of
Liverpool, Hat 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 has for its object an improvement in fixing, attaching, or securing
hatguards to hats; as follows:-
A flat button with a tapped shank which is to go through the brim of the hat
from the upper side and a flat or slightly bevelled nut to screw on to the tapped
shank from the under side of the brim, on which nut is fastened by a hinged joint.
a small ring to which the hat guard is attached in the ordinary way. The ring is.
so arranged as to lie flat upon the nut when not in use.
The drawing explains the invention thus.-A is a circular flat topped button.
with B B a screw rivetted or soldered into it. C is a circular plate or washer-
fitting or screwing on to BB and having two loops or hinges D in which is secured
the ring E. F is the brim of the hat.
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:
An improvement in hat guard fastener is the ring fastened by hinged joint.
enabling the ring to lie flat upon nut when not in use.
Dated this 1st day of October 1892.
DAVID KINNEAR SIMPSON.
Improvements in Fastenings for Shoes, Gloves, Baskets, and other articles.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Oct., 1892-Accepted, 26th Nov., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fastenings for Shoes, Gloves, Baskets, and other
articles.
We, JULIUS PIESEN, FERDINAND FEDERER, and VINZENZ KABRNA of
No. 3 Obstgasse, Prague in the Empire of Austro-Hungary, 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 an improved clasp suitable both for wearing apparel and
for baskets, bags, purses and the like.
In the accompanying drawing is shown an improved clasp embodying the
invention,
Figure 1 being an elevation, Figure 2 a plan and Figures 3 and 4 sections on
linex of Figure 2.
Figure 5 is a modification of part of the clasp.
The clasp mainly consists of a round or substantially hemispherical stud a
provided with an annular groove e and secured by means of the plate or flange f
to one of the parts to be fastened together. The annular groove e is provided for
the reception of a resilient loop or yoke b, preferably of wire. This loop is hinged
at c to the plate d which is secured to the other of the parts to be joined; the loop
or sling engaging with the groove when the connection is completed.
For this purpose the two parts to be fastened are brought close to each other
and the loop or sling is passed over the stud as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 1
and in full lines in Figure 4. The loop is then brought down until it springs into
the annular groove e in the position shown in Figure 3, from which it is not liable
to become displaced except by a rather hard pull on the forward end of the sling
(Figure 2).
The hinge or pivot c may if necessary be dispensed with and the head or stud a
if preferred assume a shape other than hemispherical for example conical as shown
in Figure 5.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is:―
1. A fastening clasp consisting of a head or stud such as a provided with an
annular groove e and secured to one of the parts to be fastened together and in
which groove is adapted to catch or be embedded a resilient loop or yoke such as b
after being first sprung over the stud which loop being secured to the other of the
parts to be joined completes the connection substantially as described and illustrated
in the accompanying drawings.
2. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete fastening
substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 13th day of October 1892.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improved Means for Keeping in Tune Free Reeds in Musical Instruments.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 13th July, 1892
Complete Specification Left. 3rd Oct., 1892-Accepted, 8th July, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Keeping in Tune Free Reeds in Musical
Instruments.
I ROBERT WEEKES, Rector of Angle, Pembroke, in the County of Pembroke
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :—
Whereas free reeds, when tuned with other instruments at a certain temperature,
get out of tune with them when the temperature varies, this invention remedies this
defect by means of hot-water pipes placed in the reed-pan and warmed by means of
a lamp or gas, either within or without the instrument, until the temperature rises
to the original height, as shown by a thermometer placed in the reed pan but
visible without opening the pan.
ROBERT WEEKES,
Rector of Angle, Pembroke.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Keeping in Tune Free Reeds in Musical
Instruments.
ROBERT WEEKES, Rector of Angle, Pembroke 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 :-
By alteration in temperature, free reeds and other musical instruments, get out
of tune with each other. If therefore these be tuned when the thermometer stands
at a certain height, say 70°, and colder weather comes on, if the air in the reed
pan is raised to the same height as the original temperature or thereabouts, the
reeds and instruments are brought once more in tune together. A reed pan
B B hot water pipes, C boiler, D lamp.
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. Placing hot-water pipes in the reed-pan A.
2. Water heated by lamp or gas in a boiler, in the body of the instrument C & D.
3. An equality of temperature, bringing about an equality of tune.
ROBERT WEEKES,
Angle, Pembroke..
Improvements in Dressholders.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Nov., 1892-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Dressholders.
I, FRANCIS CUHEL, of Vinohrady Celakovskeho u No. 22 near Prague, Bohemia,
in the Empire of Austria, Doctor of Laws, do hereby declare the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to manufacture improved dressholders, by the use
of which an outer or under dress, or both, is or are suspended symmetrically and
equally at the back and on both sides, without impeding the movements of the
wearer, or in any manner disarranging the contour of the dress or dresses.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascertained,
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar letters of
reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the appliance.

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. In a dressholder, the combination of a slotted and serrated rack R, fixed to a
belt D; a cushion P fixed to a plate p, adjustable upon the rack R; a bracket J
fixed to the plate p, and a clip A, severally operating substantially as herein before
described and illustrated by the drawings.
2. The general construction, arrangements and combinations of the several and
respective parts, constituting my invention of improvements in dressholders, sub-
stantially as herein before described and illustrated by the drawings.
Dated 17th November 1800
GEO.
DOWNING,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent.
An Improved Ecru or Yellow Tint for Laundry Purposes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 27th July, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Apr., 1893-Accepted, 24th June, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Ecru or Yellow Tint for Laundry Purposes.
CAROLINE BROWN 80, Grenard Road Peckham Surrey do hereby declare
he nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This preparation I make by thoroughly beating up & mixing with water yellow
chre or any other substitute for this colour to a required thickness or consistency.
I then mould the mixture so formed into a suitable size and shape.
Dated this 27th day of July 1892.
CAROLINE BROWN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Ecru or Yellow Tint for Laundry Purposes.
I, CAROLINE BROWN 80 Grenard Road Peckham Surrey do hereby declare
he 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 preparation I make by thoroughly beating up and mixing with water yellow
ochre or other substitutes for this colour such as chrome yellow, imperial yellow
and tamaric to a required thickness or consistency.
I then mould the mixture so formed into a suitable size and shape.
I claim as my invention that this article will tint laces curtains dresses muslins
and similar fabrics with a cream or ecru tint or shade superseding the common and
ordinary method of tinting in vogue which is generally by starch of an ecru tint,
saffron and other similar methods.
Again I claim as my invention this yellow tint being produced for the market in
the distinctive form of an ecru or cream tint.
Further I claim for my invention an advantage over all other descriptions of
ecru or cream tints, it being produced in a much more compact and convenient
form, as unlike other tints, it is used in precisely the same manner as laundry
blue i.e., being simply enclosed for use in a bag.
And further I also claim that this article will impart to a fabric without
injuring it an ecru shade or tint, from a very light cream tint to a rich dark orange
colour, or any other intermediate shade by simply passing through the tinted water
the fabric it is desired to tint until the required shade is obtained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare what I
claim is
The production of an improved ecru or yellow tint for laundry purposes
substantially as herein described.
Dated this Twenty-second day of April One thousand eight hundred and
ninety-three.
CAROLINE BROWN.
Improvements in Deep Sea Fishing Nets.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Mar. 1892-Accepted, 7th May, 1852
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Deep Sea Fishing Nets.
I JOSEPH BALL of 5 Stanley Street, Great Grimsby in the County of Lincoln,
Fish Salesman do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to avoid losses of fish which occur when fishing
with the ordinary deep sea trawl net in which the whole take of fish tends to one
point when the net is being hove in board the fishing vessel. Nets of this kind
besides containing sometimes a sufficient number of fish to cause tears and splits
when the net is lifted from the water often contain stones which either cause such
a disaster when the net is hauled out of water or by causing the net to chafe upon
the ground as it is drawn along so damaging the net that all the take of fish is lost
the stones and fish passing out from the net at the cod-end.
My improvements consist in making the net as shown in the accompanying
drawings in which
Figure 1 is a plan of the underside of the net and Figure 2 is a side view of
Figure 1.
provide a centre piece A from which depend two cod-ends B the extremities
of the cod-ends B being closed by cords C run through the lowermost meshes of
the net and suitably tied.
The cod-ends B are joined to side wings D which blend into a square E forming
the upper side of the net to which are secured a suitable cross bar F with runners G
in which the eyes H are provided for attachment of the haulage rope. The side
wings D and the square E' form safeguards against the fish swimming out from the
net after entry therein.
By the arrangement hereinbefore described the greater number of stones which
may come into the net remain caught in or break their way through the centre
piece A. Those that happen to pass into the cod-ends B will often break through
the upper part above the fish contained therein in which case the cod-end affected
may retain part if not all of the fish canght therein and the other cod-end will
continue catching as before.
In the case of hauling in the net the two cod-ends B depending from the centre-
piece A and the square E distribute the strain so as to avoid the risk which occurs
with the ordinary net in which the whole of the contents tend to one and the same
point. Moreover in case of need one cod-end at the time may be hauled in and
emptied by untying the cord C by which it is closed at its end.
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 deep sea fishing net consisting of a square, a centre piece and two cod-ends
secured to a trawling bar with runners, the whole constructed and operating
substantially as and for the purposes described.
Dated this 25th day of March 1892.
AYRTON & THOMAS,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Metallic Alloys.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Mar.. 1892-Accepted, 20th Aug., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Metallic Alloys.
A. communication by WILLIAM J. MILES the younger, HENRY S. DEMING,
and ADOLPH HERZ, all of Terra Haute, in the State of Indiana, United
States of America, Gentlemen.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of the Agency for
Foreign Patent Solicitors, 6; Lord Street, Liverpool, and 6, Bank Street,
Manchester, both in the County of Lancaster, and 323, High Holborn, in the
County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The invention relates to metallic alloys; and has for its object to provide a
combination of metals to produce a new and useful alloy that is particularly
designed to supplant the use of ordinary plated wares and to serve as a valuable
substitute therefor, said alloy being especially adapted for use in the manufacture
of surgical instruments and all kinds of cutlery and ornamental articles, and to
this end to provide an alloy that will possess superior qualities and advantages over
those now in use, inasmuch as the same is unaffected by the atmosphere, and is
therefore entirely non-oxidizing and will not rust.
With these and many other objects in view, which will readily suggest them-
selves as the nature of the invention is fully understood, the same consists in the
combination of the following-named metals, to wit: osmium, iron or steel, tungsten,
(metallic), manganese nickel, and aluminium.
The proportions in which the above-named metals are combined in manufacturing
the desired articles are entirely optional, and depends wholly upon the nature of
the article to be produced in order to accommodate the strength of the alloy to the
qualities of said article.
Proportions for suoons and jewellery are by preference:

page_text: aluminium is then added to complete the alloy, inasmuch as if the same had been
previously added it would have been destroyed. When all of the metals have
been intimately combined in this manner, the fused alloy is then ready to be cast
in suitable moulds to construct the desired article.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by
my foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is :-
The herein-described non-oxidizing alloy, composed of osmium, iron or steel.
tungsten, manganese, nickel, and aluminium, combined in suitable proportions.
Dated this 5th day of March 1892.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Telescopic Ladders.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 11th Apr., 1893-Accepted, 12th July, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Telescopic Ladders.
JAMES HENRY HEATHMAN 2 & 37 Endell Street London W.C. Ladder
Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
For the purpose of supporting one section of a ladder above another I employ a
wood or metal ledge or bracket sliding horizontally forward and backward under
one of the treads of one or other of the sections.
And when supporting legs are fitted to telescopic ladders for use as step ladders
I arrange the sliding section to travel in front of the section to which the legs are
attached and thereby secure advantage by an improved line of gravity and the
sliding ladder does not come in contact with the legs.
Dated this 11th day of July 1809
J. H. HEATHMAN,
Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Telescopic Ladders.
JAMES HENRY HEATHNAN 2 & 37 Endell Street London W.C. Ladder
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 :-
For the purpose of supporting one section (marked B on accompanying drawing)
of a ladder above another (marked A on drawing) 1 employ a wood or metal
ledge or bracket marked Can the accompanying drawing sliding horizontally
forward & backward upon supports marked D under one of the treads E of one or
other of the sections. And when supporting legs marked F with or without stays
marked G are fitted to telescopic ladders for use as step ladders I arrange the
sliding section to travel in front of the section to which the legs are attached and
thereby secure advantage by an improved line of gravity and the sliding ladder
does not come in contact with the legs.
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 employment of a wood or metal ledge or bracket "C" to slide forward
and backward under one of the treads "E" of one or other of the sections of a
telescopic ladder so that the upper section may be supported thereby.
2. In a self supporting telescopic ladder the placing of the sliding section to
travel in front of the section to which the supporting legs are attached as shown
in accompanying drawing.
Dated this 8th day of April 1893.
J. H. HEATHMAN,
Applicant.
Process for the Removal of Manganese from Pig Iron, Ingot Iron, and Steel.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by HOERDER BERGWERKS und HÜTTEN-VEREIN,
in Hoerde, Westphalia, Germany, Manufacturers.]
Process for the Removal of Manganese from Pig Iron, Ingot Iron,
and Steel.
I, CHARLES DENTON ABEL of No. 28 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane
in the County of London, Consulting Engineer and Chartered Patent Agent, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
If a lump of iron pyrites (FeS,) be immersed in molten pig iron containing
manganese, there will be at once formed upon the lump of ore a coating of
manganese-sulphide (MnS); also, if a granule of pyrites be thrown into molten
pig iron, containing manganese, it will at once be converted into manganese
sulphide, which will float on the iron as an infusible body.
According to the present invention these properties are utilised for depriving
molten iron of excess of manganese, by adding to the same iron pyrites, preferably
in a finely granulated condition, in such manner that a perfectly intimate contact
between the two may be insured
If for example, pig iron after treatment by the "Thomas" process, and which
apparently contains too much manganese for treatment direct in the converter, is
to be deprived of excess of manganese, then in order to remove one per cent. of
manganese therefrom, pyrites is added in the proportion of about 100 kilogr. pyrites
for every 10 tons of iron.
A charge of 10 tons of pig iron, which on careful average analysis originally
contained 2.62 p.c. phosphorus, 1.90 p.c. manganese, and 0.098 p.c. sulphur, gave,
after the addition of 70 kilos. of pyrites, ou equally careful analysis: 2.66 p.c.
phosphorus, 1.29 p.c. manganese, aud 0-096 p.c. sulphur.
Another charge received during the flow from the tap hole, about 100 kilos.
pyrites; the result was:
Originally 2.65 p.c. P, 2.79 p.c. Mn, 0.141 p.c. S.
After treatment: 2.53 p.c. P, 1.77 p.c. Mn, 0-087 p.c. S.
The manganese sulphide slag collecting on the surface of the iron is removed
after solidification.
The sulphur is only taken up by the iron when too small a proportion of
manganese is present.
The process is applicable with equal advantage in the production of all kinds of
steel, more particularly crucible and Martin steel; also to ingot iron.
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-
Removing manganese from liquid pig iron, ingot iron, or steel by adding iron
pyrites to the molten metal, whereby in consequence of the reaction of the said
ore (FeS,) on the metal, manganese sulphide is formed as a slag.
Dated this 10th day of October 1892.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New Method of Decorating Tiles, Bricks, Pottery, and Porcelain.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Sept., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 6th June, 1893-Accepted, 8th July, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New Method of Decorating Tiles, Bricks, Pottery, and Porcelain.
I JOHN BILTON, Holly Bank, Willoughbridge, Market Drayton Potter's
Manager (retired) do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The ornamentation desired to be applied to the tile or other article; is first
obtained as a stencil cut out of a thin sheet of metal or other hard substance. This
stencil is then placed upon paper or other suitable material, and liquid clay is
rubbed over it. This leaves the design as a thin layer of clay on the paper, which
is then transferred to the surface of the unfired tile or other article, and the paper
removed, leaving the clay ornament adhering to the tile.
Dated this Fifth day of September 1892.
JOHN BILTON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Method of Decorating Tiles, Bricks, Pottery, and Porcelain.
I, JOHN BILTON of Holly Bank, Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, Salop,
retired Potters' Manager do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This is a process for decorating tiles bricks, pottery, porcelain, or any article
made of clay, with clay ornamentation, in a new manner.
On a sheet of zinc, or other suitable material, perforated with the required
design, clay, in the condition of paste is spread, which passes through the
perforations on to porous paper previously laid thereunder; after which the plate
is removed, leaving the design as a thin layer of clay adhering to the paper. The
paper with the ornament thereon is then laid upon the article to be decorated, or on
the clay of which the article is to be made, and gently pressed or rolled;
after
which the paper is removed, leaving the ornament adhering to the article or the
clay of which the article is to be made. Alternatively the paper with the ornament
thereon is laid in the mould out of which the article is to be made; the article
being then pressed or cast or otherwise formed in the usual manner.
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 use of paper as a medium for obtaining and transferring clay ornamentation
to articles made of clay, in the manner herein described.
Dated this Fifth day of June 1893.
JOHN BILTON.