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Spring Arrangement for Connecting the Wheel Axles to the Frames of Bicycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Dec., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 8th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 20th May, 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Spring Arrangement for Connecting the Wheel Axles to the Frames
of Bicycles.
GEORGE LAMBERT, 50, Montefiore Street, Queen's Road, Battersea, S.W.,
Carpenter, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention consists of four perpendicular steel plates slotted two plates fitted
to the front fork of frame and two fitted to the back part of frame directly over
the spindle to each wheel with a projection to which a steel spring is attached a
brass fitting being fixed to the spindle so that the wheels may work up or down
without any vibration on the frame or handle.
Donamba 1st 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Spring Arrangement for Connecting the Wheel Axles to the Frames
of Bicycles.
I, GEORGE LAMBERT, of 50, Montefiore Street, Queen's Road, Battersea, in the
County of Surrey, Carpenter, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:
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My invention relates to a spring arrangement for connecting the wheel axles
to the frames of bicycles.
And in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood, I now proceed
to describe the accompanying drawing thereof, reference being had to letters and
figures marked thereon.
Fig's. 1, and 2, are side elevations of the apparatus.
Fig. 3, is a front elevation.
Fig. 4, is a section on line A, B.
The invention consists of four slotted perpendicular steel plates a two fitted to
the front fork of frame and two fitted to the back part of frame b each plate is
secured to the frame by nuts and bolts. The slot c in each plate a is directly over
the axle d on each side of the front and back wheels. Each plate to be fitted with
a projecting plate e secured by a nut and bolt to which a spiral steel spring f is
attached also by nut and bolt.
In Fig. 3, the bottom part of the spring f works on a cone made on the brass
fittings attached to the axle on each side of the wheel, so that the axle and wheel
are quite free to work up or down in the slots c of the steel plates a without any
vibration being felt on the frame b or handle bar of any machine; the axle is kept

page_text: in position by a clip h secured to the bottom of the slot in the steel plates a by
two nuts and screws i. On each of the steel plates the spring is protected by a
small half round shield or projecting plate as indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 4.
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:
In a bicycle frame, the combination of the various parts of the apparatus
herein above described in this specification and illustrated in the accompanying
drawing, for the purpose specified.
Dated this 8th day of January 1898
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
_Improvements in Piston-rod and other Metallic Packings.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 7th Jan., 1898– Accepted, 26th Feb., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
_Improvements in Piston-rod and other Metallic Packings.
JOHN STEEL DIXON SHANKS, 42, Brougham Street, Belfast, Mechanical Engineer,
ROBERT KELLY, Junior, 41, Donegall Street, Belfast, Solicitor, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Into the stuffing box, we insert one or more cups of brass or other suitable material,
and which are a loose fit for the stuffing-box. The bottom of cup is bored out a
good fit for the piston-rod or spindle, and, both inside and outside turned true to the
axis of the cup. The cups rest on or bear against metallic rings triangular in
shape, placed at bottom, and outer end of stuffing box.
The packing-rings are placed inside the cups and bear against bottom of same
and are encircled by cones of brass or other suitable material, and which
compress the rings by force of one or more spiral springs, against the surface of rod
or spindle. The packing-rings are parted in such manner as to allow of closing
when wearing, by friction of rod or spindle and are made of lead or other suitable
metal.
Amil 100%
JOHN STEEL DIXON SHANKS.
ROBT. KELLY, JUN.
JOHN STEEL DIXON SHANKS, 42, Brougham Street, Belfast, Mechanical Engineer,
ROBERT KELLY, Junior, 41, Donegall Street, Belfast, Solicitor, 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:-
Into the stuffing box marked A on the accompanying drawing, we insert cups of
brass or other suitable material marked G, G₁ and which are a loose fit for the
stuffing box. The bottom ends of cups are bored out a good fit for the piston rod
or spindle and both inside and outside turned true to the axis of the cup. The
cups rest on or bear against metallic rings marked F, F¹ preferably of brass and
which rest or bear against triangular shaped rings E, E' made of, by preference,
lead, and they in turn pressing against the walls of the stuffing box. The packing
rings H, H, H are placed inside the cups and are of the form shown, by preference,
but rings made of piping can be used, the object being, that when the rings are
pressed together longitudinally the cups allowing of no expansive movement the
rings are forced in close contact with the rod or spindle B.
All the rings and the cups are confined in the stuffing box by a compound gland
C, CC where C is a flange bolted to body of stuffing box by any well known
Year: 1897

page_text: Wash enough potatoes required, then place them in cleaner, with a handful of
salt, take hold of each end of cleaner & work sharply backward & forward, when
the skins will immediately begin to fly from the potatoes thro' the meshes of the
cleaner, dowse in cold water & if not fully skinned another sharp shake should be
sufficient. In ten seconds it has skinned enough potatoes to serve seven or ten
people for luncheon.
JOSIAH HORN BARRATT, Coal Merchant & Rope Manufacturer, Boston Road,
Spilsby, Lincolnshire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
It is a round sack shaped net, & can be made in various sizes, the cord forming it
to be thin, & sharp laid & produced from manilla, hemp, or any fibrous material,
has handle at one end & mouth at the other, handle end of net is smaller than
mouth end, the mesh of net to be inch square, with knots on inner side, projecting
& sharp. The early potatoes are then placed in this cleaner after having dirt washed
off, then they are to be worked sharply backward & forward, holding handle in
right hand, & mouth in left, immediately the skins will commence to fly off from
the potatoes thro' meshes of cleaner, & 'tis possible to thoroughly scrape, big
& little potatoes, (in quantities) in as many seconds, as by old hand process the
same number of minutes would be required for same quantity.
In order that my said invention shall be the more readily understood and carried
into practical effect,. I have hereunto annexed a drawing of my invention, & I will now
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page_text: proceed to describe the same with the assistance of the letters of reference marked
thereon-
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Letter A shews the specially raised knots upon the cord on inside of cleaner,
which act upon the potatoes as a scraper during oscillation.
Letter B shews mouth of cleaner for receiving the potatoes.
Letter C shews specially formed handle with a small opening in same for slipping
on to cleaner after made, and also for taking hold of during cleaning process--
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I now declare that what I claim"
and desire to protect by Letters Patent is :-
The raised knots for cleaning the potatoes, the mouth for filling purpose, & the
handle, as and for the purposes set forth and shewn on the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 5th day of February 1898.
JOS. H. BARRATT.
An Improvement in Omnibus or Tramway Lanterns."
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Nov., 1897--Accepted, 18th Dec., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICAION.
"An Improvement in Omnibus or Tramway Lanterns."
I, ROBERT HENRY COLLINS, of 10, 12 & 14 Leonard Street, City Road, London,
E.C. Factory Superintendent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
―
My invention relates to the construction of a lantern suitable for use in an
omnibus, tramcar or like conveyance, the casing of the lantern being such that
it can be slid down through a slot in the roof where it is held steadily by side
springs, as I shall describe with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a front view of a lantern according to this invention, Fig. 2 is a side
view, Figs 3 and 4 are sections on planes at right angles to each other.
The lower part of the casing contains a lamp A of ordinary known construction.
supplied with air through shielded perforations P. In front of the lamp is a
vertically sliding glass door B which can be slid up to give access to the lamp.
The lamp chimney C opens into an upper tapering chimney D) over the upper
mouth of which there is a conical shield E while around its upper part is a cylin-
drical shield F the whole surmounted by a wind guard G of ordinary construction.
The upper part of the casing carrying the shields and wind guard is hinged at H,
so that it can be opened upwards, and it is held in position by a catch K. On
each side of the casing is fixed a pair of springs L, having their upper ends en-
closed within an angle piece M which surrounds and stiffens the casing, forming
a check for the springs and a stop for the lantern when it is slid down through
the aperture in the roof of the vehicle, the springs being compressed so as to hold
the lantern steady without shaking.
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:
An omnibus or tramcar lantern constructed substantially as described with
reference to the drawings.
An Improved Device for Preserving or Restoring the Shape of Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Improved Device for Preserving or Restoring the Shape of
Boots and Shoes.
I, THOMAS AUSTIN, of 63 Alvaston Street, Alvaston in the County of Derby, Fitter,
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 provide a simple device for preserving the shape
of boots and shoes or for restoring their shape when they have become unduly
creased or wrinkled.
In describing my invention reference will be had to the accompanying sheet of
drawings illustrating my improved device:-
Figure 1 is a vertical longitudinal section on line a―a of Figure 2 shewing an
application of my invention.
Figure 2 is a plan of same.
In carrying out my said invention I form a front shell or shape A of metal or
other suitable substance this may be of any form according to the class or shape of
boot or shoe it is required for and carries a rack B, its upper extremity being turned
over and rivetted or otherwise secured as at C to form a loop D for convenience in
handling or hanging up. A back shape consisting of a heel piece E and upward
portion E¹ is fitted in the back of the boot or shoe and is bent over at E² to fit or
spring into one of the notches of the rack B the pressure on the front and back of
the shoe being regulated as desired by placing the end of the spring E² in one or
the other of the notches as shewn.
The rack may either be formed in a piece with the front shape A or be rivetted or
otherwise secured thereto and the loop D may be of leather or other similar material
if desired instead of metal.
The dotted lines on Figure 1 give the outline of a somewhat heavy class of boot
to facilitate the illustration of my invention, it will however be evident that the
device may be applied to almost any form of boot or shoe and in the latter case
would not extend so far in an upward direction and the spring E² would take a
somewhat different form.
A great advantage of this device is that it keeps the inside of the boot open and
allows it to be thoroughly aired; this is not the case with the ordinary solid device
used for the same purpose.
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 device for preserving or restoring the shape of boots and shoes

page_text: consisting of a front shell or shape A carrying a rack B and loop D in combination
with a back piece E, E¹, and spring E2 the latter being adapted to engage the
notches on the rack B substantially as and for the purposes described.
Dated this 1st day of June 1897.
W. SWINDELL,
Imperial Chambers, Albert Street, Derby, Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Bird Cage Bath.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct., 1897
Improved Bird Cage Bath.
We, PAUL OSCAR DÖRING and CARL BERNHARD WINKELMANN both of 8,
Schiesshausstrasse, Döb In, in the Kingdom of Saxony, Manufacturers, do hereby,
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The present invention relates to the wellknown detachable baths for bird cages
which consists essentially of a shallow sheet iron vessel adapted to be filled with
water, provided with an upper part of glass and which is adapted to be sus-
pended with its open back against a corresponding opening in the cage.
The glass panes of the hanging bath are, however, easily broken and to remedy
this we have devised the present improvement of replacing these glass panes by
means of a transparent but unbreakable material such for instance as mica, horn, or
especially thin plates of celluloid.
The accompanying illustration shews in perspective view an illustration of such
a bath.
A marks the vessel forming the water holder from which proceed four iron
uprights a abb soldered below and which have soldered to them above the iron
roof B, The panes C are inserted in the slots of the U-formed uprights a a and
are secured with cement or putty inside to the angular uprights 6 b, or they may
be held thereto by iron strips soldered over them; h indicates the hooks for sus-
pending the bath to the cage.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is:-
The improved bath box for bird cages consisting of a shallow vessel to contain
the water which is enclosed above by means of transparent walls and a roof and by
having the side walls held by the corner uprights constructed of transparent un-
breakable material such as mica, horn, or celluloid.
Dated this 19th day of August 1897.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicants.
A New or improved D
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Oct., 1897-Accepted, 11th Dec., 1897
A New or improved D
I, JAMES RHODES of No. 1. Sandy Hill, Woolwich, in the County of Kent,
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 relates to a new or improved portable seat or camp stool, and has
for its object the construction of a perfectly firm and rigid seat, of considerable
structural strength, but which may be folded up in a small compass when not in
use, and is also of light material.
In order that my invention may be the better understood, I have appended the
accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of the
legs as extended, and Figure 2 is a plan view of the seat, also extended. Figures 3
and 4 are views of the legs and seat respectively, closed for transit. Figures 5
and 6 are details, drawn to a larger scale, Similar letters of reference indicate
corresponding parts throughout the several views. In carrying my invention into
effect. I construct tubular metallic legs aaa", with button tops fitted, as shown
by Figure 5, or hook tops as shown by Figure 6. Feet f. fl f¹h are also similarly
fitted to the lower ends of said legs. Each leg carries two collars & with a space
between them, said collars being rigidly attached to or formed upon the metal
tube of which the legs are made. A loose ring o fits into the spaces between the
collars but its interior diameter is such that it is held by said collars, and holds
the junction of the tripod together when the three legs are extended. A seat is
formed of thin sheet metal as shown by Figure 2, the slots ddd engaging with
the buttons or hooks at the upper ends of the legs. All the joints as shown are
loosely rivetted, and when closed overlap as shown by Figure 4. The tripod simi-
larly may be closed, 'the three legs forming it folding together in the shape shown
by Figure 3.
I do not confine myself exclusively to metal in the construction of the seat or
camp stool herein described, but may use any material suitable for the purpose.
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;
First. The construction of a seat or camp stool formed by the combination, of a
folding tripod and folding seat substantially as herein described and shown by tho
appended sheet of drawings.
Second. In a tripod for a folding seat or camp stool the combination of fixed
collars 6 with a loose collar c substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth,
with reference to the appended drawings.
FREDK. WALKER
73 St. Stephen's Road Upton Park London. E. Agent for the Applicant.
A Wheel for Bicycles, Tricycles and 5
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th June, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 22nd July, 1897-Accepted, 4th Dec., 1897
A Wheel for Bicycles, Tricycles and
5*
WALTER MADDISON, & JAMES WILLIAM MADDISON, Grocers, of Dene Cottage,
Witton Gilbert, Durham, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The Invention is a wheel for Bicycles, Tricycles & Carriages, and consists of an
India Rubber Ring, Pneumatic Rings or Springs placed on the Hub, & enclosed
between four Metal Dises; and the spokes are fixed in a Central and Outer Rim.
The Outer Rim has a narrow strip of solid India Rubber round its periphery.
The wheel consists of three Rims, one on the Hub, and one placed between the
Hub and outer Rim to Hold the spokes with the outer Rin. The pneumatic ring
is placed between the Hub rim and middle rim, and is enclosed between four discs,
two on each side.
1231
JAMES WILLIAM MADDISON.
WALTER MADDISON.
WALTER MADDISON and JAMES WILLIAM MADDISON Grocer's Dean Cottage Witton
Gilbert Co. Durham, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to he performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The Wheel consists of three rims, one on the Hub, and one between the Hub Rim
and the outer Rim, and the spokes are fixed hotween the middle and outer Rim.
Between the Hum rim and the middle Rim there is a space for a pneumatic Ring or
India Rubber ring or Springs, and inclosed between 4 Metal discs or any other
suitable material 2 on each side, one large and one small. The smaller one is fixed
to the Hub, and carries the Hub rim and extends midway between the Hub rim
and the middle rim, and is inclosed within the larger disc. The larger disc is fixed
The outer rin carries a solid
to the middle rim and has a 2 inch hole in its centre.

page_text: invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:
1. Three Rims in the Wheel.
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:
1. Three Rims in the Wheel.
2. Four Discs in the Centre of Wheel.
3. Pneumatic Ring in Centre of Wheel.
An Improved Apparatus for Imparting a Spiral or Oblique Circular Motion to Steam, Water, or other Fluid Substance under Pressure.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 9th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Apparatus for Imparting a Spiral or Oblique Circular
Motion to Steam, Water, or other Fluid Substance under Pressure.
We HENRY REDMAYNE ROMNEY of 50 Broadway, Crouch End, in the County of
Middlesex, Gentleman; and CHARLES BADDELEY of 15 Ethnard Road, Old Kent
Road, London, 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:―
Our invention consists of an improved apparatus by means of which a spiral or
oblique circular motion is imparted to steam, water, or other fluid substances driven
through a pipe, tube, or other suitable conduit under pressure.
In carrying our invention into effect we provide a cylindrical plug, made of
metal or other suitable material, provided with 4 or more spiral channels or
grooves, of equal size and similar shape; and extending from the base to near the
apex of the same, having their greatest depth at the base of the plug and becoming
gradually shallower, on nearing the apex. The channels or grooves may be merged
into the apex of the plug.
The said cylindrical plug being inserted to about one half its length into any
pipe, tube, or other suitable conduit, will impart to steam, water or other fluid
substance driven through it under pressure, a spiral or oblique circular motion.
In order that our invention may be the better understood, we will now proceed
to describe the same reference being had to the accompanying drawing, and to the
letters and figures marked thereon, like figures indicating like' parts.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of my improved plug: and :-
Fig. 2 is an end elevation of the same.
A represents the vanes, and B the channels or grooves; C is the portion inserted
in the pipe, tube, or like conduit (which for more rigid attachment is preferably
screwed in the converse direction to that taken by the vanes), and D is the enlarged
head.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
Firstly. The use of a cylindrical plug, 'having 4 or more spiral channels or
grooves, of equal size and similar shape encircling its length, for the purpose of
imparting a spiral or oblique circular motion to steam, water, or other fluid
substance driven through it under pressure.
Secondly. The construction and arrangement of a cylindrical plug constituting
our improved apparatus as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 24th day of August 1897
CHARLES BADDELEY.
HENRY REDMAYNE ROMNEY.
An Improved Cleaning and Polishing Composition.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1897
Complete Snacification Loft 27th lan 1898 Accented 23rd Apr. 1898
An Improved Cleaning and Polishing Composition.
I, EDWARD CHAPMAN DOUGHTY, of 23, Princess Road, Urmston, in the County
of Lancaster, Pianoforte-tuner, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improved cleaning and polishing composition that
is capable of effectively cleaning and polishing when applied to hard smooth
surfaces such as metal, furniture, leather or enamel or upon any other smoothly
surfaced substance.
My invention consists in the combination by mechanical mixture of spirit, oil,
vinegar and varnish with butyr of antimony.
In carrying my invention into effect I take two parts by volume of vinegar,
two parts by volume of raw linseed oil, two parts by volume of methylated spirit,
one part by volume of crystal varnish and one part by volume of butyr of antimony,
and thoroughly mix. I thereby produce a fluid composition which when applied
to hard smooth or other surfaces such as metal, furniture, leather or enamel
effectively cleans the surface and produces a bright lasting polish.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
An Improved Cleaning and Polishing Composition.
I, EDWARD CHAPMAN DOUGHTY, of 23, Princess Road, Urmston, in the County
of Lancaster, Pianoforte-tuner, 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 improved cleaning and polishing composition, that
is capable of effectively cleaning and polishing when applied to and rubbed upon
hard smooth surfaces such as metal, furniture, leather or enamel, or upon any
other smoothly surfaced substance.
My invention consists in the combination by mechanical mixture of spirit, oil,
vinegar and varnish with butyr of antimony.
In carrying my invention into effect I take two parts by volume of vinegar,
two parts by volume of raw linseed oil, two parts by volume of methylated spirit

page_text: one part by volume of crystal varnish, and one part by volume of butyr of antimony,
and thoroughly mix the whole.
I thereby produce a fluid composition which when applied to and rubbed upon
hard smooth or other surfaces, such as metal, furniture, leather or enamel effec-
tively cleans the surface, and produces a bright lasting polish.
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 an improved cleaning and polishing composition the use of butyr of
antimony, substantially as described.
2. An improved cleaning and polishing composition consisting of a mechanical
mixture of spirit, oil, vinegar, and varnish, and butyr of antimony, substantially
as described.
this 27th day of January 1898.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Improvements relating to Printing.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements relating to Printing.
I, JOHN RYDER, Printer, Devon Villa, Bishop Street, Shrewsbury, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To enable a printer to produce artistic or curved printing in one fifth of the time,
and and with more mathematical precision than any method now in use.
I had for several years attempted to produce curvatures by the old method, viz.,
bent reglets packed with spaces; but the result was so unsatisfactory, that I was
led to devize my invention for which I now ask a patent. This consists of solid
forms mathematically constructed so as to secure the type in proper position with
mathematical correctness, together with wedge shaped spaces to allow for the
curvatures desired.
With my invention a set of curves can be "set up" with as much "rapidity"
as ordinary lines.
Improvements relating to Printing.
I, JOHN RYDER, Devon Villa, Bishop Street, Shrewsbury, Printer, 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 comprises (a) an "insertion cut in some kind of hard wood, in
curvatures, mathematically constructed for the reception of type of all sizes from
the smallest to the largest in use; and (b) spaces in metal, wedge shaped, to allow
for curvature, very narrow at one end and oxpanding at the other to any extent
suitable to the nature of the curves.
The operator takes the type comprising the line he intends to print and places
it in the insertion." He can now see at a glance the nature of the " spaces
requisite to use to insure the stability of the type, and having inserted them
between the letters the line is now in condition to be placed in the "chase" and
locked up ready for use as a
"forme."
In the accompanying drawing Fig. I, represents the insertion closed.
Fig. II, the same open for the reception of the type-1 is the principal line, 2 a
subordinate line to be used if required, 3 "furniture" of the same width as the
type used in the subordinate line.
4 spaces of various sizes to allow for curvature.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what mauner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is the following novelties or improvements my own sole invention,
namely:-
I. The "insertion" for the reception of type in curvature.
11 The GOD to save the that
Improvements in Securing Railway Chair Keys.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1897-Accepted, 10th Apr., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Securing Railway Chair Keys.
I, MATTHEW ABBOTT of Newstead Colliery, near Nottingham, Engine
Wright, 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 connection with chairs employed for
railway lines, and has for its object to provide a simple contrivance which will allow
the rail to be held securely in place at the same time allowing for variations of
temperature.
In carrying out my invention I propose to fit against the inner face of one side of
the chair a strong flat spring consisting of a bent strip of spring metal. The central
or projecting surface of this spring hears against the wooden key employed to secure
the rail in place and presses it tightly against the central part of the rail. At the
same time the spring allows the key to give slightly allowing for any swelling.
Should the key become loosened by contraction of the rail, the spring will prevent
it falling out, as it keeps it pressed constantly against the rail.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a chair
constructed according to my invention showing the rail in section, and Fig. 2 is a
sectional plan of the arrangement.
'
The chair A is of the usual construction, the rail B being placed between two
cheeks. The wooden key C is placed between the rail and one of the checks, and
in order to keep it pressed against the rail, the flat spring D is employed placed
between the key and the cheek of the chair. The spring consists of a flat strip of
spring metal bent into curved shape and provided with the lips d, these lips
extending on each side of the cheek so as to prevent the spring coming out of
position.
This chair is of service particularly in hot weather and for underground 'railways
where the chairs cannot be so thoroughly inspected as on ordinary lines.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be perfornied, I declare that what
I claim is.-
(1.) Improvements in railway chairs consisting in a spring fitted between the
wooden key and one of the sides of the chair, substantially as and for the purposes
specified.
(2.) Improvements in railway chairs consisting of a flat spring fitted between the
wooden key and one side of the chair pressing the key constantly against the rail,
substantially as and for the purposes specified.
(3.) The improved railway chair having a spring keeping the wooden key in
position, constructed substantially as described and shown and for the purposes
specified.
Dated this 27th day of February 1897.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th July, 1897*
Complete Specification Left, 27th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 9th July, 1898
Date of Application, 27th July, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 27th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 9th July, 1898
WILLIAM NAISMITH CHRISTIE, Clay Tobacco-Pipe Manufacturer, 102, Pleas-
ance, Edinburgh, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A mixture of about one fifth ground charcoal and four fifths pipe clay to make
tobacco pines of.
I, WILLIAM NAISMITH CHRISTIE, of 102, Pleasance, Edinburgh, Pipe Clay
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what man-
ner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
―
My invention relates to improved clay pipes for tobacco smoking and has for
its object to make these lighter and more porous so that they will absorb the
nicotine and impart to the tobacco the full flavour of the leaf.
In carrying out my invention, I mix the clay with charcoal (animal or wood)
in the proportion of about or thereabouts to or thereabouts of clay, and after-
wards manufacture the pipes in the usual manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
Making tobacco smoking pipes with a mixture of charcoal (animal or wood)
and clay, substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
Dated this 26th day of April 1898.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Patent Agents.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Feb., 1897-Accepted. 1st May, 1897

page_text: In order to obtain more exact results I extend the base O B of the apparatus to
support a spirit level N to enable the apparatus to be adjusted horizontally by
means of four screws n (Figures 3, 4 and 5).
The apparatus is hinged or not according to its size or it can be made rigid by
angle pieces or the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A. device, instrument or apparatus for estimating without calculation the
altitude of an object by simply measuring the distance of the base of the object
from the apparatus, the said device consisting of a case or frame having three sides,
the vertical section of which forms three sides of a square, and of a reflecting surface
the axis of which is a diagonal of the said square, the height of an object being
obtained by measuring the distance of the instrument from the base of the object
when the image of the uppermost point of the latter coincides with the middle
point of the mirror, substantially as hereinbefore described.
2. The manufacture and use of the device or instrument, for estimating the
heights of objects, hereinbefore described and illustrated in the accompanying
.drawing.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in In-door Games.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 27th Mar., 1897
Improvements in In-door Games.
I, WILLIAM FOORD-KELCEY, of The Shrubbery, Shooter's Hill, in the County
of Kent, Instructor in Mathematics, Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, 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 in-door game of toy cricket played with model
figures such as is described in the Specification of the Patent No. 1221 of 1891
granted to me.
It has been found in practice that it is not possible in the apparatus as shown in
the above mentioned specification to bowl a slow ball, it being found that on
attempting to do this that the ball merely rolled on the table and was not
pitched up.
In order to remedy this I make the stop against which the bowling arm strikes
moveable in order to limit the latter at any desired angle. This stop is actuated
by a wire connected to a lever arm at the rear end of the board. When it is
wished to bowl a slow ball, the lever arm connected to the bowling arm is drawn
back a suitable distance and at the same time the lever arm connected to the
moveable stop is drawn back thus moving the stop and limiting the travel of the
bowling arm and causing the ball to be delivered at a higher angle.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a vertical section and Figure 2 is a plan of the bowling mechanism.
a is the bowling arm pivotted in a frame b and connected by a wire to a lever
arm a¹. c is the spring for giving the necessary impetus to the ball.
The frame is moveable about a pivot fixed in the plate d which is firmly
attached to framing underneath the board as shown.
e is a crank rod terminating in a button by moving which to one side or the other
of the slot shown the frame b and consequently the bowling arm is moved about the
pivot in order to change the direction of the ball.
fis the moveable stop connected by a wire to the lever arm f¹. g is a guide
plate attached to the fixed plate d. h is a spring of sufficient strength to keep the
stop at its extreme forward position.
In bowling both the lever arms and the button are manipulated by the fingers,
a suitable direction is given to the bowling arm, both lever arms are drawn back
and one is suddenly let go.
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 moveable stop substantially as described for limiting as desired the travel
of the bowling arm.
2. The bowling apparatus substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
Dated this 20th day of February 1897.
WM. FOORD-KELCEY.
Improvements in Floral Decoration for Block Calendars, Mirrors, and similar Articles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 14th June, 1897-Accepted, 17th July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Floral Decoration for Block Calendars, Mirrors, and
similar Articles.
I, REINHOLD SEIDEL, of Fischern, near Carlsbad, Bohemia, in the Empire of
Germany, Draughtsman, 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 present invention relates to a new kind of decoration for Block Calendars,
Mirrors, Looking Glass Frames and like articles, and consists substantially in
attaching the particular object to a bouquet of artificial flowers or a single artificial
flower, to which other ornamentation may be added.
In the accompanying drawing I have shown by way of example a block calendar
with a floral decoration, this decoration consisting substantially in a suitable
arrangement of artificial flowers made of paper, porcelain textile material or a
fabric at the back of the calendar, in suitable size and number.
It can also be arranged so as to combine any desirable ornamentation composed
of porcelain or wood with the flowers, for the purpose of decoration, as shown in
the drawing. In such case the calendar is first fixed to the ornament a, the floral
decoration being then attached to the latter.
Ornamentation of this kind is very pretty in appearance and is capable of being
carried out in a variety of forms and in many combinations at relatively small
expense.
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:
Floral decoration for Block Calendars, Mirrors or similar articles the distin-
guishing feature of which is the backing of the particular object with artificial
flowers made of paper, porcelain other textile material or fabric arranged as may
be desired, and with or without the addition of ornaments a composed of porcelain,
wood, metal or any other suitable substance.
Deted this 11th day of Iun 1807
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 17th Apr., 1897
Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators.
I, JOSEF 'SAVELSBERG, Director, of Stolberg, (Rhineland) 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:-
The present invention relates to a device for steam-boilers having for its object
the prevention of priming.
In the accompanying drawing.
Figure 1 is a cross-section.
Figure 2 a longitudinal section and
Figure 3 a horizontal section of a steam boiler provided with a device according
to the present invention.
In the upper part of the boiler there are arranged in longitudinal or in other
direction, metallic sheets or strips a, between which the steam generated from the
water has to pass before escaping from the boiler whereby it is deprived of all its
water-particles through its friction against the metallic sheets or strips, thus
escaping in a dry state.
The number and arrangement of the metallic sheets or strips may vary, and
may depend upon the quantity of steam to be produced.
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 :-
In a steam generator the arrangement in a longitudinal or other direction of
metallic sheets or strips arranged in the upper or steam-space of the boiler, the
steam passing between said sheets or strips and being freed from water owing to
the friction of water-particles on said sheets, substantially as described.
Dated this 11th day of January 1897
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Weather-glass.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1897-Accepted, 29th Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Weather-glass.
I, ANTON Roos, of 457, Untere Hauptstrasse, Karlstadt-on-the-Main, in the
Empire of Germany, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement: —
This invention consists of a weather-glass which can be very easily employed
for indicating the weather.
In the accompanying drawing, Figure 1 is a front view, and Figure 2 a side
view of the weather-glass.
a is a glass vessel of pear or similar shape, closed on all sides, and suitably
provided at its upper end with a contrivance (an eye or shank for instance) for
hanging it on the wall. is a tube of S-shape running outwards and upwards
and terminating with a downwardly-projecting open-ended part at about the level
of the upper end of the vessel a.
The weather-glass is about half filled with clean water. Variations of the
temperature of the outer air cause the air which is imprisoned in
the upper part of the vessel a to expand or contract according to circum-
stances, and the level of the water in such vessel is consequently caused to rise
or fall, such variations being made more apparent in the tube 6 owing to the
volume of air to be displaced by the water in such tube as compared with the
greater volume of air in the vessel a, and these variations may be readily observed
by means of the scale c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
A weather-glass closed on all sides, charged with liquid, and furnished at its
lower part with an S-shape pipe or tube, substantially as described.
Dated this 19th day or July 1897.
A. ROOS,
Per W. H. Beck,
115, Cannon Street, London, E.C., Agent.
Improved Means for Securing Lines to Window Sashes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Dec., 1897-Accepted, 29th Jan., 1898
Improved Means for Securing Lines to Window Sashes.
I, JACOB BROWNE, of 112, Thomas Street, Dublin, Ireland, General Merchant,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the follow-
ing statement:-
My invention relates to an improved means for securing lines to window sashes,
which consists of a new device to be used in conjunction with my apparatus for
which a patent has been granted to me bearing date March 28th 1896, No. 6815.
And in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood, I now proceed
to describe the accompanying drawing thereof, reference being had to letters and
figures marked thereon.
Fig. 1, is a view of the apparatus fixed to the sash.
Fig. 2, is a bottom view of the hollow ball.
Fig. 3, is half in section and half in elevation..
Fig. 4, is a top view.
In carrying my invention into practice I construct a hollow metallic ball i with
a small opening at the top and a large opening k at the bottom, this said hollow
metallic ball is passed or threaded on to the line d and placed partly over a
knot e tied in the line d. The ball i and the knot e is inserted at the centre open-
ingh into the socket c in the position indicated in Fig. 1, the line laying in the
slot 6 cut in the plate a and the groove g cut in the sash f. The plate a is fixed to
the sash by means of countersunk screws.
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 an improved apparatus for securing lines to window sashes, the parts of
mechanism as above described in this specification and illustrated in the accom-
panying drawing.
2. In an improved apparatus for securing lines to window sashes, the hollow
metallic ball with openings j and k to cover the knot e tied in the line d, sub-
stantially as herein described and according to the accompanying drawing.
1008
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvement in Sheets for Manifolding Purposes for use with Typewriters or similar Appliances.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 6th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Sheets for Manifolding Purposes for use with
Typewriters or similar Appliances.
HENRY INCHBOLD of 31 Sholebrook Avenue Leeds Printer and Stationer and
WALTER RICHARD PENDLETON of Station Road Beeston Notts do hereby declare
he nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
e particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
Our invention consists of an extension or addition to any ordinary Lithographed
printed or plain paper used for such purposes as Invoice heads Letter paper
Memorandums Advices and such like forms which extension or addition may be
erforated to facilitate it being folded back to receive a carbonic or coloured sheet
between before placing in the Type writer or similar appliance, this invention
ables two or more copies to be taken of any document at one time the extension
r addition can then be torn off and filed away with the letter being replied to
bus dispensing with the ordinary copying process.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
nvention, and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
ve claim is:-
1. An extension or addition to any ordinary writing paper form or such like
which may be perforated at the fold or addition for tearing off.