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Improvements in Sounding Boards.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Oct., 1897- Accepted, 19th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sounding Boards.
I, CONSTANTIN SCHMIDTLEIN, Engineer, of 22, Luisenstrasse, Berlin, in the
Empire of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
In order to save material it is usual to construct vessels or chambers which have
to sustain a high pressure of thin plate and to strengthen the same at the
necessary distances by means of ribs. This method, may perhaps have been the
cause, that existing sounding boards are constructed in a similar manner. These
are generally constructed of very thin wood, which, strengthened at intervals by
ribs, are able to resist the pressure of the strings, but they assist only very little
or not all the production of an absolutely pure sound rich in upper tones. It
is easily seen, that a sounding board, which is divided into a number of unequally
vibrating spaces caused by the ribs glued thereon, is not able to render the sound
in a correct manner or to refine it, and that further ribs, which are bodily glued on
or loosened by the great pressure render rattling sounds unavoidable also that a
thin sounding board is not able to execute every required number of quick
vibrations.
In order to avoid these inconveniences, this invention consists of a sounding
board constructed without ribs, which is not only strong enough to receive the
high pressure of the strings, but which is at the same time able to execute the -
required number of vibrations.
In the annexed drawing there is shown a cross section of that part of the board,
which lies immediately near the support. The board is formed conveniently of
two layers of wood a and b crossing one another in the direction of the grain and
is thickest in the middle and diminishes towards the support A.
Immediately before the support A the sounding board receives a double sided
diminution, which not only assists the volume of sound, but favors the production
of upper sounds. A sounding board thus constructed can be used in connection
with any musical instruments either mechanical or otherwise which carry a
sounding board.
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:
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1. An improved sounding board for musical instruments of any kind in which
strengthening ribs are dispensed with, the same consisting of uncommonly strong
boards having immediately before their support a diminution in thickness which
especially favors the production of upper tones.

page_text: 2. Sounding boards as constructed according to Claim 1, of several boards
crossing one another in the direction of the fibres.
Dated this 14th day of October 1897.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant, 18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London.
Improvements in Badges.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1897-Accepted, 15th Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Badges.
We, FREDERICK DOBSON, of 27, Grimshaw Lane, Middleton Junction, near
Oldham, in the County of Lancaster, Engineer's Assistant, and CHARLES HENRY
THOMPSON, of Middleton Junction Iron Works, near Oldham, aforesaid, Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in badges and particularly badges used
by football partisans, and its object is to provide a badge the face of which may
be changed or altered in colour or in wording or in any equivalent way to indicate
the state or result of certain games or other events.
For this purpose we employ a badge having a suitable opening or openings in
its face and fitted with a rotary disc or its equivalent behind. This disc bears
different words or different colours or different devices which are so arranged that
they may be brought in front of the opening or openings so as to appear at the
face of the badges at the will of the wearer.
To fully describe our invention reference is made to the accompanying drawings
forming a part of this specification, in which similar letters of reference indicate
corresponding parts in each of the figures.
Figure 1, represents a front view of one of our improved badges.
Figure 2, is a side view of the same.
Figure 3, is a similar view to Figure 1 but having the words "Cambridge won
changed to "Oxford won."
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Figure 4, is a section of the same on the broken line a, b.
Figures 5 and 6 are a separate front and side view of the said disc.
Openings A are made in the face B of the badge and the disc C is made rotat-
able behind the face so that fresh matter may be exposed as shown. It is evident
that different colours and different devices may be marked on the disc and be
alternately exposed in a similar way. A shank D is provided on the back of the
disc by which it may be rotated and by which the badge may be secured in the
button hole of the wearer. Any equivalent means of fixing the badge may be
adopted.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
The improved rotary badge herein shown and described and illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
D.1.1: 20th 1 Condren 2007
Receptacle for Liquid Shoe-blacking.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 23rd Oct., 1897
Receptacle for Liquid Shoe-blacking.
I, GUSTAV SIEGEL, Manufacturer, of Alleestrasse, Düsseldorf 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:-
Hitherto shoe-blacking has usually been sold as a more or less solid mass
enclosed in wooden or metallic receptacles, and is made ready for use by diluting
it with water. As a rule it is only moistened in a primitive fashion and applied
with a brush; the layer thus formed on the surface of the boot or shoe is generally
too thick, and becomes injurious to the leather. If the blacking is packed in
wooden boxes, it soon dries up and becomes partly useless. This invention has
for its object to provide a receptacle suitable for storing and delivering shoe-
blacking in a liquid state, so that the blacking need not be diluted with water
before applying it to the boot.
The said receptacle chiefly consists of a flask or bottle provided with a wide
mouth and a large stopper through which passes a tube, the mouth of the tube
being provided with a flange and surrounded or covered with a sponge, brush, or
similar device, as represented by the accompanying drawing, which is an axial
section of a flask and stopper embodying my invention.
If the receptacle be held in an inclined position, the liquid enters the tube
and fills the sponge by means of which the liquid is applied to the leather.
The size and shape of the flask are such, that it can be conveniently held in the
hand.
Instead of a single tube situated in the axis of the stopper and projecting over
the same, two or more tubes may be used. Instead of a flange, other suitable
means may be used for securing the sponge to the tube.
The canals may be closed in any convenient manner, for instance, a ball of
india rubber or cork may be placed at the upper end of the tube in such a manner
that it will allow liquid to escape if the flask is tilted beyond a certain angle, and
close the tube again if the flask is placed upright.
The sponge or brush is not absolutely necessary, but may be omitted, in which
case the liquid blacking is caused to flow from the canals or tubes directly upon
the leather or upon a brush and is distributed with the latter.
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. receptacle for liquid blacking, having a stopper provided with perforations
or tubes to facilitate the application of the blacking to the leather, substantially
as described.
A receptacle for liquid blacking, having a perforated stopper provided with

page_text: a sponge or brush adapted to distribute the liquid without the use of a separate
brush, substantially as described.
Dated this 18th day of August 1897.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
37-39, Essex Street, Strand, London, Agents.
Improvements in Compositions containing Casein for Electric Insulating and other purposes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1897-Accepted, 11th June, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Compositions containing Casein for Electric
Insulating and other purposes.
We, PETER HOLGER HANSEN, of 25, Guldbergs-gade, Copenhagen, Denmark,
Merchant, and JOHANNES KNUD WESTENGAARD, of 2, Vestervold-gade Copenhagen,
Denmark, Attorney at Law, 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:
1
Milk curds or cheese deprived of most of the watery part is placed in very hot
water and kneaded or worked until the fatty parts have been removed and the casein
has assumed the form of small lumps of a tough and sticky consistence, but no
longer. This at a temperature of. 90° to 100° C. takes about 15 minutes.
With the casein we mix India rubber dissolved in benzol (about 3 parts of the
former to 10 of the latter and finely ground asphalte. We effect this mixture
either then or after removing the casein from the bath and placing it in a fresh
bath of very hot water; in the latter case about 10 minutes suffice for bringing the
mixture to the right heat and a well mixed condition, so that the composition can
be placed in a hot mould wherein it is subjected to a high pressure to receive the
form of the article to be produced; or to render it into sheet form we pass the
material between heated rolls. After drying at a low temperature the articles are
ready for use and can be sawn, turned in a lathe or otherwise treated like ebonite
and similar materials. In addition to the india, rubber and asphalt we may use
some colouring material, and also if desired small proportions of ground bone (or
kaolin gypsum, graphite or the like). For producing a material having insulating
and other valuable properties even superior to ebonite we merely use casein india
rubber and asphalt and if desired colouring matter. The proportions for such an
insulating material are 50 to 60 parts by weight of the casein to about 20 to 35
parts of rubber and 10 to 15 parts of asphalt. It is cheaper than ebonite, is a
better insulator, and resists the influence of acids better.
The casein used in this invention may however be produced in any other suitable
manner and for instance as described in our Patent Specification 1550 of 1897;
the dried casein would in the latter case be mixed with the rubber solution and the
asphalt and kneaded in a bath of hot water and then moulded.
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:-
The manufacture of electrically insulating material consisting wholly or mainly
of casein India rubber and asphalt substantially in the manner set forth.
Dated this Eleventh day of June 1897.
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Jan., 1897-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897

page_text: 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 :-
1. The improved process for freezing meat consisting in passing a freezing
medium through a tubular knife inserted in the meat, substantially as described
herein and illustrated.
2. In meat freezing apparatus a knife having a tubular blade divided longi-
tudinally into compartments communicating with each other, and through which a
freezing medium may be passed, substantially as specified and illustrated.
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101 1
AT
11000
F. W. GOLBY,
Patent Agent for the Applicants.
F. W. GOLBY,
Patent Agent for the Applicants.
An Improvement in Cooking Stoves.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Improvement in Cooking Stoves.
I, HOWARD MATRAVERS ASHLEY, of Ferrybridge Foundry, Ferrybridge, in the
County of York, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:—
My invention refers to cooking stoves of the kind that have the bottom grate
capable of being raised or lowered so as to lessen or increase the fire as may be
desired, and the object of my invention is to hold the bottom grate securely in any
of the positions to which it may be raised, and also to maintain the body of the fire
approximately in the same vertical line when the grate is raised or lowered.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings is a vertical section and Fig. 2 is a front
view of the fire containing part of a cooking stove according to my invention.
The bottom grate A is attached to a frame which is pivotted at B, to the sides of
the stove and to this frame is jointed at C a bent rod I) which passes through an
opening in the front grate consisting of a double rack E F each having sloping gabs,
separated by projecting teeth with sloping ends. On taking hold of the end of the
rod D by passing on to it a piece of tube or a suitable handle socket, and moving it
up or down, at the same time oscillating it from side to side on the joint C, the rod
can be engaged in any of the gabs of the racks E F retaining the bottom grate A
securely in position. Should the rod be accidentally thrust out of the gabs E or F
in which it is engaged, it will in its fall be directed along the sloped end of the rack
tooth and thus it will be deflected so as to be caught in the next lower gab of the
opposite rack. By making the bottom grate A conically curved as shewn, the body
of fire held upon it is always in approximately the same vertical line when it is raised
or lowered.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :--
1. In a cooking stove having a bottom grate capable of being raised and lowered,
a bent rod jointed to the bottom grate and projecting through the front grate
between a pair of racks having gabs at different heights to receive the rod,
substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. Making the bottom grate of such concavity on its upper side that as it is raised
or lowered, the body of fuel always occupies a middle position in the fire space,
substantially as described.
T
1007
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Process or Method of Preserving Alimentary Products.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd July, 1897-Accepted, 9th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Process or Method of Preserving Alimentary
Products.
We, LEON MICHON and MARIE EMILE GOULUT, both of 32 rue de Thionville, Paris,
in the Republic of France, Merchants, 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 an improved process enabling alimentary products
to be preserved in a fresh condition.
The method of preservation hereinafter described relates more particularly and most
advantageously to considerable quantities of meat, such as tripe, calves' heads,
etcetera.
The process consists essentially in placing the alimentary product which is to be
preserved in a mould of any suitable kind. This mould is filled with water in such a
way that the product is completely covered and surrounded by the water. The whole
is then frozen, and the substance is thus completely and entirely enclosed in a block
of ice which is moulded absolutely to the product and which may then be removed
from the mould. The blocks of ice enclosing the product which they protect are then
piled up in a chamber which is maintained at a temperature below freezing point and
they may be thus preserved for a very long time.
Instead of employing moulds, the products to be preserved may be arranged in tanks
or troughs or even on trays of suitable form and size capable of allowing the products
to be covered with a layer of water or other suitable liquid, which is then frozen in a
suitable refrigerating chamber. When a first coating of ice enclosing the products to
be preserved has thus been formed, a second layer of alimentary products may be
placed thereon and watered, and the same procedure be carried out, and so on in
succession.
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:-
A process or method of preserving alimentary products which consists in immersing
the products completely in a liquid (for instance water), the products being for this
object placed in moulds or troughs, or even arranged on trays of suitable form and
surface, in then congealing the liquid in such a way as to form around the products a
layer of ice adapted to protect them in an absolute manner, and in preserving the
blocks of ice thus formed in a chamber maintained below freezing point, substantially
as herein before described.
1000
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicants.
A Combined Match Box and Cigarette Holder Case.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 19th June, 1897
A Combined Match Box and Cigarette Holder Case.
I CECIL MITCHELL of 135 High Street Tonbridge England, Watchmaker and
Jeweller 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 combined match box and cigarette holder case for the
use of smokers.
According to my invention I construct the match-box of some suitable metal and
of rectangular shape.
At one end of the said box I provide a chamber or recess of circular cross section
suitable for containing a cigarette holder. This chamber or recess is formed by means
of a semi-circular vertical partition and a semi-circular portion hinged to the lower
end of the box and forming one end of the latter the said hinged portion is kept in
its closed position by a spring and is pulled open for the purpose of removing or
placing the cigarette holder within the chamber or recess.
The box is provided with a spring cover which extends over and covers the said
chamber or recess.
And in order to clearly understand my said invention I will proceed to describe
the same with reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings in which
Figure 1 is a side view showing the box closed and Figure 2 is a vertical section of
the same
of Figure 2 and
Figure 3 is a section showing the box and cigarette holder case open
Figure 4 is a cross section on the line
Figure 5 is a plan of Figure 3.
a is the box or receptacle for the matches provided with the cover a kept in its
closed or open position by the spring a 2. This box is provided with a semi-circular
end or partition & forming the portion of the chamber or recess c for receiving the
cigarette holder the other half of which is formed by the semi-circular portion or
cover d hinged at d' to the box a and kept in its closed or open position by the
spring e fixed to the bottom of the box and bearing upon the cam or projection e' for
this purpose.
The chamber or recess c may be lined with silk velvet or other suitable material
and forms a safe and convenient receptacle for the cigarette holder and by means of
which a separate caso for the same is dispensed with.
When the cigarette holder is required for use the cover a' is opened and the hinged
portion or end cover d pressed down into the position shown in Figure 3 when the
cigarette holder lying in the said portion may be abstracted whilst at the same time
a match can be taken from the box and be struck upon the recessed serrated portion a 3
of the box for lighting the cigarette.
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 combination match box and cigarette holder case consisting of a receptacle
for matches provided at one end with a partition and a hinged portion for cover
forming together the cigarette holder case substantially as described and for the
Burnace engnified
Improvements in Cycle Frames.
Year: 1897

page_text: This Print is in accordance with the Original Specification as it stands after Amend-
ment (under Section 11 of the Patents, &c. Act, 1883) as required by the
decision of the Comptroller General of the 19th day of January, 1898.
PRODEVICATION..
Improvements in Cycle Frames.
EDWARD BROWN 38 Birchfields Aston Birmingham Jeweller do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to provide a Cycle Frame, without heating it, or if
So, not to its detriment. The tubes which are to go into the crank-bracket, or other
sockets, are corrogated at the ends, as far up as they are to be inserted. The sockets
into which they are to go, are treated in like manner. Thus, when the tube is forced
into socket, it cannot be turned round. The socket, with tube in is then ribed round,
this effectually prevents its withdrawall. To avoide the mouth of tube closing, a
washer is inserted before forcing it into socket. The joints may be soldered, with
solder running at a very low heat.
Dated this 25th day of February 1897
EDWARD BROWN 305 Burbuary Street Birmingham late of 38 Birchfield Road
Aston Birmingham Jeweller 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 Cycle Frame, without heating it, or if
so not to its detriment.
The tubes A which are to go into the Crank Bracket B or other sockets are
corrogated C at the ends, as far up as they are to be inserted. The sockets into
which they are to go are treated in like manner. Thus, when the tube is forced into
socket it cannot be turned round. The socket, with tube in it is then ribbed
round D. this effectually prevents it being drawn out. To avoid the mouth of tube
closing, a washer E is inserted before forcing it into socket. The corrogations or
indentations such as F and G may be forced into socket & tube when put together
and while round. To secure more effectually the joint, the tube & socket may
be coated with Tin or other easy running metal, & when in position, heated enough
to cause them to adhear.

page_text: The corrogations may assume the forme of flats, (as in Fig. 3) to any number
desired. Or the tube may be placed in sockets (after being coated with metal) &
then have intentations (as F & G, forced into them, which will effectually hold them,
when the easy running solder is flushed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I would have it understood that I
am aware of the Specification of Letters Patent No. 24,013 of 1896 granted to
Frederick Billing and William Edward Partridge, and I do not claim anything
described and claimed therein but I declare that what I claim is:-
A Cycle Joint, as described, and set forth in Figures 1, 2 and 3 of the accom-
panying drawings.
Postcards with Printed View of a Barracks and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Nov., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 25th Aug., 1898-Accepted, 1st Oct., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Postcards with Printed View of a Barracks and the like.
I, FRIEDRICH WILHELM ALBERT ESSER, Merchant, of 4, Zugweg, Cologne, in
the Province of Rhineland and Kingdom of l'russia, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
These new postcards are intended, as shown by the accompanying drawing,
to be furnished with the picture of a barracks, either a photograph, lithographie,
drawing, or black or coloured print and thereby show the relations of the soldier
quartered in the respective barracks where he is living and furthermore be a
souvenir for the soldier himself of the time of his military service.
Dated this 20th day of November 1897
For F. W. ALBERT ESSER,
Bernhard Brockhues.
Postcards with Printed View of a Barracks and the like.
I, FRIEDRICH WILHELM ALBERT ESSER, Merchant, of 4, Zugweg, Cologne, in
the Province of Rhineland and Kingdom of Prussia, 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:—
These new postcards are intended, as shown by the drawing filed with the
Provisional Specification, to be furnished with the picture of a barracks, either
a photograph, lithographic, drawing or black or coloured print and thereby
show the relations of the soldier quartered in the respective barracks where he
is living and furthermore be a souvenir for the soldier himself of the time of
his military service.
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:
Postcards characterized by a printed view of a barracks and the like.
For FRIEDRICH WILHELM ALBERT ESSER,
Bernh. Brockhues.
An Improved Process for Removing Lime from Skins and Hides Preparatory to Tanning.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 19th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Process for Removing Lime from Skins and Hides
Preparatory to Tanning.
JOHN ARTHUR BRAGG, Watchmaker, Church Street, Irthlingborough, North-
amptonshire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
An improved process for "bating" or removing lime from skins, for which pur-
pose I use the natural decomposition of raw skin to form a decomposing solution
with water, gelatine, (common glue or size) or any other suitable material.
I also use a solution of gelatine decomposed or fermented by mixing with it
brewers yeast, German yeast, gluten made from flour, or any other suitable
material which will decompose the gelatine.
In carrying out my invention I take the skins which have been previously and
suitably treated to remove the hair or wool, and limed and fleshed, and place them
in a bath of either of the following solutions, in which they are allowed to remain
until they are "down," that is the lime is neutralized.
I make the solutions as follows:-
(a) I obtain some pieces of raw or fresh skin in the same condition in which it
came off the animal, and put them into a suitable closed vessel, with only sufficient
water to keep them moist, when in a short time they will heat or "sweat" and
begin to decompose.
As soon as the hair or wool becomes loose so that it can be removed from the
skin this is done, the pieces of skin returned to the vessel, and the decomposition
allowed to go on until it is well advanced when a strong smell of ammonia will be
given off.
A suitable quantity of water is now added and the solution is ready for
use.
Instead of adding water only to the pieces of decomposed skin in the vessel, I act
as follows-
I make a strong solution of gelatine (common glue or size, or any other suitable
material) in hot water, and allow it to stand until it has cooled down to about 90
degrees F.
This is then added to the contents of the vessel, and the whole is allowed to stand
until the gelatine is liquified, and is in a decomposing condition, it is then ready for
use.
(b) I obtain some gelatine (common glue or size) and make a strong solution of
it in hot water, and allow it to stand until it has cooled down to about 90 degrees F.
I then take about one tenth or one twentieth of the bulk of the solution, of
brewers yeast, German yeast, or an equal quantity of decomposed gluten made from
flour (or any other suitable material which will decompose the gelatine) and mix
with the gelatine solution beforementioned. The whole is then allowed to stand
until the gelatine is liquified, and is in a decomposing condition, it is then ready for
use.
Improvements in Ice-cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Dec., 1897.-Accepted, 19th Feb., 1898.
Improvements in Ice-cycles.
I, ROSA VON NAGY DE MARKOVICZ, of No. 8 Szaboky Gasse, Budapesth, Hungary,
Gentlewoman, do hereby declare the nature of the said 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 device applied to bicycles for adapting same
to be ridden easily on the ice.
In the accompanying drawing:
Fig. 1 is a side view of a bicycle provided with this improved device.
Figs. 2, 3, 4 are perspective views of parts of same.
The broad runner a (Fig. 2) is secured to the axle of the front wheel by means of
two rods or supports 6 which enclose the front wheel and are rigidly secured to
the ends of the axle whereas arms c of the same extending above are secured to
the fork e of the wheel by means of suitable clamps d (Fig. 4).
The rods bare of such a length that the runner which is rigidly secured
thereto does not come in contact with the wheel and the latter stands off the
ice.
Below the rear wheel, a broad fluted or roughened roller f is rotatably mounted
on an axle h mounted in the bell crank levers g, which are secured with their
free ends to the ends of the crank axles i and of the axle j of the rear wheel
respectively.
The fluted roller f is provided or formed with a chain-wheel k which is in
engagement with the driving chain gearing also with a chain wheel m, which
is keyed onto the crank axle i so that on treading the cranks, the roller f is
rotated which causes the cycle to move on the ice. In order to retard or stop
the movement of the cycle on the ice, the supports b of the runner are provided
with a rod o which is guided in lateral eyelets n of the supports b; this rod o
is connected with the brake rod p of the cycle so that on operating the brake
handle, the rod o pierces with its lower point into the ice and thus retards or
stops the movement of the cycle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
An improved attachment for bicycles for adapting same to be ridden on
the ice consisting of a runner (a) secured to the axle of the steering or front
wheel and a fluted roller (f) secured to the bicycle frame below the rear wheel,
such fluted roller being rotated by operating the cranks substantially as described
and shown in the drawing.
A
17th dow of December 1807
PHILIP M. JUSTICE,
Chartered Patent Agent, London,
Associate Agent for the Applicant.
An Appliance to a Walking Stick or Umbrella for Enabling an Observer to See Over Persons or Obstructions.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
An Appliance to a Walking Stick or Umbrella for Enabling an
Observer to See Over Persons or Obstructions.
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1, JOHN EDMOND GAYER, of No. 2 Linden Gardens, Hornsey Lane, in the
County of Middlesex, 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 :-
Instruments have been used, provided with two mirrors set at an angle, to enable
persons to see over walls, ramparts or other obstructions.
My invention relates to an application of this principle in constructing an
appliance consisting of parts which can be conveniently carried, and easily put
together, so as to enable a person provided with a walking stick or umbrella to see
over the heads of other persons or obstructions as for instance in the case of a
procession or show.
For this purpose, I provide two mirrors, one larger than the other, each having
fixed on one edge a screw threaded pin which can serve as an axis on which the
mirror can be turned. I provide for each mirror a clip consisting of a piece of
elastic sheet metal bent to the form of a U and having holes through the limbs of
the U near their ends. I place each of these clips on the stick or umbrella at a
distance apart, pass the axis pins of the mirrors through the holes of the clips and
screw on them nuts thus clamping the clips in their places and fixing the mirrors
in a suitably inclined position.
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings is an elevation of a walking stick with
the mirrors applied thereto, and Figure 2 is a sectional plan on the line 2-2 of
Figure 1.
Šis the stick, CC are the clips, M is the larger and m the smaller mirror
having their axis pins P secured by nuts N. On holding up the stick with the
smaller mirror m near the eye, there is seen reflected in it the image of the
objects which are reflected from the mirror M as indicated by the dotted lines of
sight L.
Instead of employing clips, for a walking stick, it may have holes bored through
it at suitable distances apart through which the pins P can be passed and secured
by nuts.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
:-
An appliance for enabling an observer to see over persons or obstructions,
consisting of two mirrors with means of fixing them in inclined positions on a
walking stick or umbrella, substantially as described.
DLS
.
A
11007
An Improvement in Gloves.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Jan., 1897-Accepted, 20th Feb., 1897
An Improvement in Gloves.
J, HENRY AITKEN, of Falkirk, in the County of Stirling, North Britain, Coal
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 :-.
My invention relates to an improvement in gloves to be used for putting coals on
a fire or any other purpose. By preference I make such gloves without fingers,
there being only a thumb and a space for the rest of the hand and fingers.
In carrying out my invention, I stitch or otherwise fix to the inside of the glove
between the thumb and other portion of the glove a spring, one end of which
presses against the thumb of the glove while the other presses against the other
side thereby always keeping the thumb apart from the rest of the glove. In order
to keep the glove open and so handy to put on I stitch or fasten in round the wrist
end of the glove a piece of wire or spring metal or other rigid or semi-rigid
material. I also provide a catch which is used for pulling on the glove and on the
other side of the glove I have an eye by which the glove can be hung up on a peg
or otherwise when not in use.
In order that my invention may be properly understood and readily carried into
effect I have hereunto appended a drawing of a glove partly in elevation and
partly in section showing my improvements.
A is the glove, B the spring, one end B, of which is stitched or otherwise fixed
to the thumb C, while B, is the other end similarly fixed to the body of the
glove D. E is the piece of wire or spring metal or other rigid or semi-rigid
material at mouth or wrist end of glove to keep it always open. Fis the catch for
the purposes already described and G is the eyelet or hole for hanging up glove.
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 :-
1st. In gloves having a spring between the thumb and body of glove, substan
tially as and for the purpose herein before described and illustrated on the
accompanying sheet of drawings.
2nd. In gloves having a piece of wire or spring metal or other rigid or semi-rigid
material at mouth or wrist end of glove, substantially as and for the purpose
herein before described and illustrated on the accompanying sheet of drawings.
Dated this 31st day of December 1896.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Patent Agents.
An Incandescent Furnace for Heating Gas Retorts.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL
SPECIFICATION.
An Incandescent Furnace for Heating Gas Retorts.
ARTHUR FORRETT, of Blackwell, near Alfreton, in the County of Derby, Gas
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
By extending the furnace of a bed of retorts two feet to the front it enables you
(with the aid of a hopper) to feed the furnace through the top, with the hot cokes
drawn from the retorts. The air supply being taken up the front, and enters the
chamber near the top of the furnace. This saves a large quantity of waste heat
and gives a continual white heat.
An Incandescent Furnace for Heating Gas Retorts.
ARTHUR FORRETT, Gas Works, Blackwell, near Alfreton, Derbyshire, Manager
of Gas Works, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention consists in improvements. to the furnace of a bed of retorts by
bringing the furnace forward, and is covered by a sliding cover and frame by
which with the aid of a scoop you are able to feed the furnace with the cokes direct
from the retorts. The air supply passes up the front and feeds the furnace at the
top.
Fig. I represents the furnace half in elevation and half in section.
The letters used mean as follows:-
GL ground line, H furnace, I damper, J air-passage or flue, K firebrick block,
Mashpan N the cover, O slides, P coverframe.
Fig. II is a section taken at A. B. and shows the furnace fixed to a bed of
retorts.
Fig. III is a plan of the sliding cover and frame, which is of cast iron, and has
a firebrick fitted in the cover.
Fig. IV is a section taken at C D.
Fig. V is a section taken at E F without the cover and frame.

page_text: 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
(1) An incandescent furnace for heating gas retorts, situated externally, and
above the surface in the manner and for the purpose specified and set forth.
(2) In an incandescent furnace the combination of the above with an airpassage
or flue regulated with a damper in accordance with my specification, and in the
manner herein before specified and set forth.
(3) In an incandescent furnace the combination of the above with the cover, and
scoop or bonnet as hereinbefore specified and set forth.
Dated this 2nd day of September 1897.
ARTHUR FORRETT.
Gas Works, Blackwell, near Alfreton, Derbyshire.
An Invention for the Better Securing of Hats Against Removal from the Head by the Action of the Wird.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Feb., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 10th June, 1897--Accepted, 24th July, 1897
An Invention for the Better Securing of Hats Against Removal
from the Head by the Action of the Wird.
I WILLIAM HENRY JENNER of 49 Eversfield Place St. Leonards-on-Sea in the
County of Sussex, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
Inside the hat close or near to the lower edge and under the lining I place or
fasten a band or construction preferably formed of copper wire, whipcord ply or other
suitable foundation covered with Sheeting India Rubber or other suitable Elastic
extile or other material which by virtue of its Elastic properties causes the surface of
the hat lining in contact of the head of the wearer to cling to the head when the hat
s influenced by a sudden gust of wind. In some cases I may employ segments of the
Elastic construction only, instead of carrying it continuously round the inside of
hat.
Dated this 16th day of February 1897.
An Invention for the Better Securing of Hats Against Removal from
the Head by the Action of the Wind.
I, WILLIAM HENRY JENNER 49 Eversfield Place St. Leonards-on-Sea 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 accertained in and by the
following statement :-
Inside the hat and close or near to the lower edge and under the lining I place or
fasten a band or construction preferably formed of copper wire, whipcord or other
suitable foundation covered with sheeting indiarubber or other suitable elastic
textile or other material which by virtue of its elastic properties causes the surfaces
of the hat lining in contact with the head of the wearer to cling to the head when
the hat is influenced by a sudden gust of wind. In some cases I may employ segments
of the elastic construction only instead of carrying it continuously round the inside
of hat.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will now refer to the
annexed drawing in which:-
Fig. 1 is a vertical section of a hat fitted with my invention,
Fig. 2 perspected view of hat grip removed.
a is a piece of cord of suitable material which is carried by the strip 6 at one edge
thereof, the whole inserted between the hat and the band as shown in Figure 1.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, WILLIAM O'NEILL, Dohile Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, Ireland, Farmer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of improvements in coulters for seed drills and consists
in providing the part of the coulter over which the seed passes from the seed tube
with a white surface such as paint, plating, or enamelling, thus enabling the
person behind the coulter to see the rate at which the seed leaves the seed tube
when sowing.
I, WILLIAM O'NEILL, Dohile Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, Ireland, Farmer, 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 improvements in coulters for seed drills and consists in
providing the part of the coulter over which the seed passes from the seed tube
with a white surface such as paint, plating, or enamelling, thus enabling the person
behind the coulter to see the rate at which the seed leaves the seed tube when
sowing.
Referring to the annexed drawings
Figure 1 is a side elevation of a coulter.
Figure 2 end view of same.
a is a coulter which is enamelled or painted white at the back for the area of
space marked b. The seed tube which may be of any convenient arrangement
of construction projects as shewn behind the coulter and owing to the white surface
the passage of the seed from the seed tube to the ground may be readily seen and
thus the regulation of the amount of seed passing to the ground may be
facilitated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is be performed I declare that what I
claim is

page_text: 1. In coulters: a white surface formed at the back of the coulter by painting
enamelling or the like and so arranged that the seed passing from the seed tube
can be seen against the white surface.
Improvements in Bicycle Supports.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th July, 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bicycle Supports.
I WILLIAM EDWARD HUNT, of No. 662A Lagauchetiere Street in the City and
District of Montreal, in the Province of Quebec, Dominion of Canada, Bill Poster.
and Advertising 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 supports for bicycles; and it consists in the novel
construction and combination of the parts hereinafter fully described and claimed.
In the drawings: Figure 1 is a side view support showing it extended. Figure 2
is a similar view showing the support closed. Figures 3, 4, and 5, are side views
showing modifications in the lower part of the support.
A is a split bar which forms the lower portion of the support. The lower part
of the bar A forms two outwardly curved springs a¹. B is a spring interposed
between the legs for spreading them apart. Two similar springs can be used, if
desired, and arranged as shown in Figure 1.
Instead of using a split bar the spring legs can be bent around a block C as
shown in Figure 5.
The upper part of the support consists of a tube D which is slidable over the
spring legs. The tube D is provided with a longitudinal slot d, and E is a
clamping screw which passes through the said slot and engages with the spring
legs. When a split bar is used the screw is screwed into the solid portion of the
bar, but when the spring legs are bent around a block the said screw engages with
the block.
The spring legs may be slid within the tube when the support is not in use.
When the support is to be used the spring legs are slid far enough out of the tube
to admit the upper end of the tube being placed under any projecting portion of
the bicycle when the spring legs rest on the ground.
The spring legs are secured to the tube in this position by tightening the
Screw E.
If desired the tube can be open on one side so that it is only a partial tube,
but sufficient bearing should be provided for contracting the spring legs when the
parts are pushed together.
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. In a bicycle support, the combination, with an upper portion provided with
a longitudinal slot, of spring legs slidable within the said upper portion, and a
clamping screw for securing the said parts together substantially as set forth.
2. In a bicycle support, the combination, with an upper portion provided with
longitudinal slot, of spring legs slidable within the said upper portion, a spring

page_text: for forcing apart the said legs, and a clamping screw for securing the said legs to
the upper portion of the support, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 28th day of July 1897.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.