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An Improved Aquarium.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Aug., 1891-Accepted, 5th Sept. 1891
An Improved Aquarium.
1, ERNST GEORG LOCHMANN of Gohlis-Leipzig, Saxony, 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:-
This invention relates to an aquarium which can serve, not only as an aquarium
proper but as a wall decoration, it being adapted to be hung on a wall like a
picture
Fig. 2 a plan and
Fig. 3 a vertical section.
As shewn in the drawing the aquarium consists of a tank of very small depth or
thickness from front to back in proportion to its height and width. If for example
the height be about 40 centimetres, and the width 50 centimetres, the depth should
be about 5 centimetres. The front and the side walls are of glass, whilst the bottom
and the back are of sheet-metal. To enhance the attractive appearance of the
aquarium its front is as shewn, surmounted by ornamental decoration which may
be of any suitable kind.
The inner side of the back wall carries a grotto built of natural or artificial
stones, shells etc. which can conveniently be done by soldering a plate 6 having
perforations similar to those of a grater to the back wall a the shells, stones etc.
being fixed by means of cement to this perforated wall, the cement passing through
the perforations and thus effecting the firm adherence of the stones, shells etc.
In consequence of the small depth fishes placed into the tank are compelled to
always swim between the parallel front and back walls, swimming in a direction
perpendicular to the front and back wall not being possible owing to the small
depth of the tank.
By this aquarium, therefore, a living picture is obtained. The side walls can if
desired be of sheet metal, only the front wall being glazed.
In order to be able to empty the tank while hanging on the wall, the bottom can
be provided with an outlet having a cock or valve.
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 :-
1. An aquarium consisting of a tank of very small depth or thickness in propor-
tion to its height and width having a grotto of stones, shells or other ornaments
fixed to the inner side of the back wall and the arrangement being such that the
aquarium can be hung on a wall like a picture substantially as described.
Dated this 5th day of August 1891.
E. G. LOCHMANN,
By L. W., per F. B.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Louis XV. Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Apr., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 18th Feb.. 1892-Accepted, 21st Apr., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Louis XV. Boots and Shoes.
ARTHUR JAMES SEXTON Fishgate Street Norwich Boot Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The attachment by metallic fastener or otherwise of the heel portion of Louis XV.
soles to the fore part portion coming up front of heel, whereby far greater strength
& solidity is given.
Dated this 20th day of Auril 1891
ARTHUR JAMES SEXTON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Louis XV. Boots and Shoes.
ARTHUR JAMES SEXTON Fishgate Street Norwich Boot Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The attachment by means of a metallic or other fastener of the heel portion or
seat piece to the sole, in the manufacture of Louis XV. boots & shoes.
The portion on diagram marked C being the sole, the rear end of which is for
turning down in front and under the bottom of the heel, that no joints may be seen.
The portion B is the heel piece, and the portion A the metallic or other fastener
that attaches C and B together. The fastener does not go entirely through
the sole.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
The only right to use a metallic or other fastener, for connecting the sole and
beel piece together, as used by me in the manufacture of Louis XV. boots &
shoes.
Dated this 17th dan
1000
ARTHUR JAMES SEXTON.
Improvements in Cartridge Cases.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Dec., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 13th July, 1892-Accepted, 13th Aug., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cartridge Cases.
I, JOHN DOBIE of Enzieholm, Langholm, in the County of Dumfries, Gentleman,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
I construct of metal an improved anvil which has a male screw, which engages
with a female screw in the anvil chamber of the shell. The anvil also has a collar
screw, & a
which prevents gas entering the anvil chamber by the thread of the
square sided part which projects into the interior of the shell, & which allows a key
similar to a nipple key, to unscrew the anvil by way of the interior of the shell for
the purpose
of capping or recapping. The anvil also has a nipple on which the cap
is placed, & a flash hole. The anvil chamber has a female screw, & a cap chamber
the size of the exterior of the cap. The foregoing allow centre fire cartridge shells
with unperforated bases, & with perforated bases covered by Bailey's Patent
Capsule, to be reprimed.
1001
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cartridge Cases.
I, JOHN DOBIE Enzieholm Langholm Dumfries 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:---
This invention has for its object the recapping of cartridge cases & the same is
carried out as follows.
Referring to the annexed drawings,
Fig. 1 shows vertical section of a cartridge case constructed according to this
invention.
Fig. 2 shows vertical section of the anvil, screw washer or retainer removed from
the base or anvil chamber of the cartridge case.
a is the base of the cartridge case into which the anvil or washer & having thread &
and collar or rim & screws down upon the cap c. The end of the anvil, screw washer
or retainer is provided with suitable means for unscrewing when it is desired to
recap such as a square head d as shewn in Fig. 3.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed declare that
what I claim is.
(1.) The combined arrangement of the cartridge case substantially as shewn
in Fig. 1.
(2.) In cartridge cases the screw washer or retainer having a collar, and screwing
into the base of the cartridge case and retaining the cap in position the said washer
being provided with a square head or suitable means for unscrewing same.
Dated this 13th day of July 1892.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Feeding Bib for Infants.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 14th Dec., 1391-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Feeding Bib for Infants.
BERTHA LOUISA BARBER Spinster 203 Junction Road N. London Wholesale
Juvenile Milliner and Manufacturer of Sun Hats and Bonnets do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improved feeding bib having a pocket (B) which will hold the feeding bottle
and which is made on the bib (A) as shown in the drawings accompanying this
Specification.
1001
BERTHA LOUISA BARBER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Feeding Bib for Infants.
BERTHA LOUISA BARBER Spinster 203 Junction Road N. London Wholesale
Juvenile Milliner and Manufacturer of Sun Hats & Bonnets 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 feeding bib having a pocket (B) which will hold the feeding bottle
& which is made on the bib (A). Strings from the back of bib which tie round
the baby's waist & take weight off the neck, as shown in drawing accompanying
the Provisional Specification.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed declare that what I
claim is :-
1st. Novelty is the pocket is made on the bib (B).
2nd. The strings from back of bib-which tie round the baby's waist & take the
weight of the neck (C).
BERTHA LOUISA BARBER.
An Improved Adjustable Spanner.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Feb., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 25th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 18th Apr.. 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Adjustable Spanner.
RICHARD DAVIES, 117, Bedford Street, Roath, Cardiff, South Wales, Fitter,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This improved adjustable spanner has a flat handle made to any length required,
with notches made on one edge to suit the catch as shown on drawing, it has a
fixed jaw at one end made at right angles to handle, and also a moveable jaw a made
to slide easy over handle, there is a hole tapped in this jaw at end for the adjusting
screw b. this screw has a collar in the middle, one end is screwed to fit moveable
jaw, on the other end the catch c is fitted so that it can be moved in and out the
notches made in handle, the bracket d is fitted on screw also outside of catch to
support the adjusting screw, and to hold the spring e for securing catch in notches,
there is a milled collar fitted on end of screw outside of bracket d, this spanner
can be adjusted by the catch within the length of a notch, and then by the screw
to the exact length, the invention I claim is the catch and screw combined for
adjusting.
Dated this 5th day of February 1901
RICHARD DAVIES.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Adjustable Spanner.
RICHARD DAVIES, 117, Bedford Street, Roath, Cardiff, South Wales, 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:
This improved adjustable spanner has a flat handle made to any length required,
with notches made on one edge as shown on drawings left with Provisional
Specification, it has a fixed jaw at one end made at right angles to the handle,
and a moveable jaw a made to slide easy over handle, there is a hole tapped in
this jaw at one end for the adjusting screw which has a collar in the middle, on
the other side of collar of this screw the catch c is fitted to move in and out the
notches in handle, the bracket d outside of catch c is to support the screw, spring e
on bracket d is to secure catch c in notches, the milled collar outside of bracket d
on end of screw is for turning do., this spanner can be adjusted by the catch c
within the length of one notch, and then by the screw to the exact length.
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 combination of catch and screw for adjusting this described spanner.
D
RICHARD DAVIES.
Improvements in Policemen's Capes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 20th July, 1891-Accepted, 22nd Aug., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Policemen's Capes.
We, THOMAS LEAR PEARSON and CHARLES GIBSON HUGGINS of Portland
Square, Bristol, Army and Police Clothing Manufacturers do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of policemen's water-
proof cloth capes, whereby the back seams from the centre of the collar to the
bottom of the cape are rendered rain-proof.
In police capes as now generally made, the cloth is joined down the middle of the
back by an ordinary single seam, which is pressed flat on the inside so that the
outside of the seam may be as neat as possible, but it is found that however
effectively the cloth may have been waterproofed, when the capes have been worn
in the rain for a short time, there is a leakage at the seams and the wet penetrates,
causing annoyance and discomfort to the wearers.
Instead of making our capes with this ordinary flat seam as described, we prefer
to make them with a double seam, such as is usually formed in overcoats and
similar garments made of stout cloth, by this means the cloth is doubled at the
seams, and the capes will be as waterproof there as in any other part.
There are three kinds of double seams, each of which is well known in the
tailoring trade, viz., the lapped, raised, and strapped seams, either of which may be
used in making our capes, according to the style in which the edges are finished ;
the lapped seam is made by laying one piece of cloth flat on the under piece, over-
lapping it a suitable distance, and stitching close to the upper and lower edges; the
raised seam is made by stitching the cloth on the inside, leaving one edge projecting
a short distance beyond the other, and then turning it over and stitching it a
convenient distance from the folded edge; and in the strapped seam, the two edges
of the cloth are first drawn together and then a strap or band of cloth of a suitable
width is laid over the join, and stitched close to each edge of the strap. It is found
that capes made with either of the three seams described will effectively keep the
wet out.
The double seams as described are known to tailors in all parts of the country,
but up to the present time, they have not been used in making police capes, and our
invention consists in making the back seams in one of the ways described, thereby
rendering all parts of the capes equally waterproof.
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 :-
Making police capes with double seams at the back, whereby the leakage to
which ordinary pressed seams are liable is prevented, and the capes are made water-
proof at the back seams, substantially as and for the purposes herein described.
Dated this 19th dow of T.... 1901
J. G. WESTLAKE,
2, John Street, Bristol, Applicants' Agent.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Drawers or Pants.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 9th June, 1891-Accepted, 11th July. 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Drawers or Pants.
I JAMES FREDERICK How of Philip Lane, Addle Street in the City of
London, General Hosier 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 the manufacture of drawers or pants
for male wear and has for its object to afford to the lower part of the legs of the
wearer a greater degree of protection against cold and so render more uniform the
clothing of the lower extremities than is the case with drawers or pants as now
made which being of uniform texture throughout do not compensate for the greater
amount of underclothing worn on the body and upper portion of the legs. By my
improvement the protection afforded to the lower part of the legs is approximately
such as would be obtained by the wearing of hose or stockings in addition to the
drawers, so that all the advantages of the double garment are combined in the one
without the inconvenience incidental to the wear of long hose by men.
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings forming part of this
Specification.
The invention consists in knitting the lower portion of the legs of the drawers or
pants of an extra thickness whether this be effected by the introduction of an extra
half thread or of one or more extra threads.
knitted of a double texture or thickness by doubling the yarn and otherwise
Generally this portion would be
modifying the working of the knitting machine in a manner similar to that now
practised in making the seat or crutch portion of drawers with what is usually
denominated a "splice." This double thickness extends from the bottom upwards
to a point above or below the knees according to the amount of extra protection
required, as represented by the dark shading in the drawing wherein
Figure 1 represents drawers intended for wear by equestrians, the extra thickness
covering the knees not only with a view to extra warmth but as a protection against
chafing the skin.
Figure 2 shews drawers for ordinary wear.
My invention is applicable to pants or drawers whether made of wool, cotton,
silk, thread, or other textile.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
nvention and in what manner the same is to be performed declare that what
claim is;
The manufacture of drawers or pants with the lower portions of the legs knitted
of extra thickness or with a "splice" substantially as and for the purpose
pecified.
aced bills on day of June 1891.
J. F. HOW.
By A. M. & Wm. Clark,
53, Chancery Lane, London, Patent Agents.
A Moustache Spoon.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 28th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 13th Feb.. 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Moustache Spoon.
EMMA JANE DALTON 10 Royal Crescent Margate Boarding House Keeper, 1
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of an addition to table or other spoons in the form of a
shield or upper lip piece so constructed as to prevent the moustache from being
soiled by soups or other spoon foods.
May be made so as to be used by either right or left hand.
Dated this 28th day of February 1891.
EMMA JANE DALTON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Moustache Spoon.
EMMA JANE DALTON 10 Royal Crescent Margate Boarding House Keeper. 1
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 an addition to table and other spoons in the form of a
shield or upper lip piece A. as shewn in the drawing so constructed as to prevent
the moustache from being soiled by soups or other spoon foods.
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
Having invented a shield as above described
An Improved Pad or Cushion for Trusses and Surgical and other Instruments and Appliances.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Aug., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 13th Apr., 1892-Accepted, 21st May, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Pad or Cushion for Trusses and Surgical and other
Instruments and Appliances.
I, THOMAS PARTRIDGE SALT of 69 Corporation Street, Birmingham, Surgical
Instrument Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
་
The invention consists of making hollow elastic cushions of celluloid or other
suitable materials or partly of celluloid for truss pads, and for surgical and other
appliances with the intent to improve the surface and greatly lighten the pad or
cushion.
Dated him th
1001
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Pad or Cushion for Trusses and Surgical and other
Instruments and Appliances.
1, THOMAS PARTRIDGE SALT of 69 Corporation Street, Birmingham, in the
County of Warwick, Surgical Instrument Manufacturer, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention consists of making hollow elastic cushions of celluloid or other
suitable material or partly of celluloid for truss pads, and for surgical or other
appliances.
The object of my invention is to impart an increased elasticity to the surface of
the pad or cushion, to greatly lighten its weight, and to provide by the use of
suitable material a pad capable of being casily cleansed.
For this purpose I construct pads or cushions of diverse shapes entirely of
celluloid or other material which, when used in thin sheets possesses sufficient
elasticity for the purpose. These pads or cushions are hollow and are manu-
factured of the above mentioned materials, sufficiently attenuated to give the
desired amount of elasticity, a portion only of their surface being thickened, with
the design of giving an adequate amount of rigidity to this said portion for the
attachment of the pad (by screws or otherwise) to the instrument or appliance of
which it is intended to form a part.
The material preferred to be used for these pads is celluloid of various colours.
By constructing pads as herein described I obtain exceedingly light, cleanly, and
elastic cushions particularly suitable for truss pads and other appliances for affording
support to the human body, and useful for various other purposes.
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 1
claim is :-
The manufacture of hollow pads or cushions of celluloid or other materials, with
elastic surface, and rigid portion for the attachment to desired appliances, substan-
tially as herein shewn and described, and for the purposes stated.
Dated this 8th day of April 1892.
THOMAS PARTRIDGE SALT.
Improvements in Children's Feeding Bottles.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Children's Feeding Bottles.
I, ANATOLE BERGER, Merchant, of 32 Rue Malesherbes Lyons in the Republic
of France 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 improve childrens feeding bottles so that their
action will not necessitate the sucking of air, nor allow the liquid to overflow or
escape when the child ceases to suck, and also so that the nutritive matters, if any,
inserted in the liquid shall be kept well distributed in the latter. The accom-
panying drawing shows a section of the improved feeding bottle. It comprises the
flattened glass receiver A. closed by the horn stopper C through which the two
tubes D and E pass, carrying the valve boxes F and G each made in two pieces
screwed together so that they may be taken apart for cleaning. In the valve
boxes F, G are the spherical valves H and I respectively-the valve I being
seated accurately on the mouth of the tube E to close the latter, while the valve H
rests upon the serrated edge of the end of the tube D. The two pipes J and L are
connected respectively to the two tubes D and E by short lengths of rubber pipe as
shown. The tube E is connected to the aspirating pipe K.
On applying suction to the pipe K, that is to say when the child applies the
nozzle to its lips and sucks, the valve I is lifted and the liquid rises into the
pipe K, air passes down into the pipe D and into the pipe J issuing under the level
of the liquid and stirring up any nutritive matter that may be mixed with the milk
or other liquid and thus ensuring a good mixture.
After liquid hus been drawn into the pipe K, if the suction be discontinued, this
liquid will remain in the pipe since the valve I closing the pipe E will prevent
atmospheric pressure from acting in either direction to empty the pipe K into the
interior or outwardly, so the pipe K remains charged, and until the receiver is
entirely emptied the child may cease to suck and again commence without sucking
in air each time.
If the feeding bottle is overturned the valves H, I close the openings in the
valve chambers F and G as shown at H' I' and thus prevent the liquid from
emptying or the air from entering.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is;-
1. In a feeding bottle the arrangement or combination with the suction tube of
a valve or valves to permit entrance of air to the receiver and to prevent return or
overflow of liquid in the suction tube and also prevent overflow of liquid when the
bottle is overturned as herein described.
2. In a feeding bottle, an air admission tube dipping to near the bottom of the
receiver or bottle for the purpose of mixing with the body of liquid any nutritive
or other matters that tend to form sediment or otherwise fall to the bottom of the
receiver.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Stamping "Pontefract Cakes" and other Liquorice Goods.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Stamping "Pontefract
Cakes" and other Liquorice Goods.
I, ARTHUR BAILLIE WHEATLEY of North Bailey Gate, Pontefract in the
County of York, Liquorice Refiner, 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 construct apparatus whereby what is known as
"Pontefract cakes" and other liquorice goods may be stamped or marked with
any required design, more clearly defined than hitherto.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section and Fig. 2 a plan
looking at the top, shewing my improvements as applied to Pontefract cakes.
Fig. 3 a longitudinal section of a modification.
For the above purpose I provide a plate A of metal or other suitable material,
having therein or thereon recesses or cups B, arranged at suitable or convenient
distances apart.
The bottom of each recess or cups B forms a stamp, which may have any
required design thereon as shewn at C.
In each cup or recess B is placed in the first instance a ball or piece of material
which is to form the Pontefract cake as shewn at D Fig. 2. Over these balls or
pieces of material a plate E of metal is placed, which on being pressed down on
the aforesaid material, forces it outwards in the recesses or cups B into the form
of a Pontefract cake, and at the same time impresses or forms a design on the
bottom surface thereof.
The above mentioned plate E is allowed to remain on the compressed Pontefract
cakes until such Pontefract cakes are sufficiently dry, and when removed afterwards,
a clear, sharp and distinct design is produced.
Other shapes of liquorice goods may be formed and pressed in a similar manner
to the above described, as for example.
In order to stamp a design on the end of each liquorice stick or roll, I employ a
plate E' onto which the ends F pass as shewn at Fig. 3.
Over these is provided another plate G having thereon the face stamps H, and
on being pressed downwards it forces outwards the material, at the same time
impressing the design thereon as shewn at Fig. 4. The plate G is allowed to
remain on the compressed sticks or rolls until they are sufficiently dry, and when
removed afterwards, a clear, sharp and distinct design is produced.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The arrangement, construction and application of plate A with recesses
cups B, and discs or stamps C, substantially as and for purposes herein set forth.
Dated this 17th day of March 1891
or
J. W. HARDING,
Agent for the Applicant.
Metallic Socket Jointing for Furniture.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Dec., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 19th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Metallic Socket Jointing for Furniture.
Rev. JAMES LUKIN B.A. Rector of Hinton Martel Wimborne Dorset. I do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I propose to have metal sockets cast or wrought of square or other section to
receive the tenons of table legs, chair legs and other such pieces of furniture.
On these are to be wing pieces projecting at right angles, or other suitable angles
for attachment of the side rails which are usually mortised into the legs by suitable
tenons.
These side pieces I propose to attach to the wing pieces by screws so that
no mortising shall be necessary. The wing pieces may be of an ornamental
character for attachment outside the rails or of plain cast or wrought metal to go
inside or they may themselves be cast hollow so as to receive the ends of
the rails.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Metallic Socket Jointing for Furniture.
Rev. JAMES LUKIN Clerk in Holy Orders, Rector of Hinton Martel, Wimborne
Dorset. I 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 method of constructing tables chairs and
such other articles of furniture as admit of its application. Instead of the
mortise and tenon jointing by which the rails stretchers or frames are commonly
secured to the legs, I employ hollow sockets of cast or wrought metal with wing-
plates as shown in Figs. 1 & 2 and in part in Fig. 3. The leg or upright is inserted
in the socket which may be of square or other section and the rails or frame are
secured to the wing plates by suitable screws or bolts.
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
This mode of uniting the legs or upright parts of furniture to the rails, stretchers
or frames by means of hollow metal sockets and wing plates in lieu of, and as a
substitute for the ordinary mortise and tenon jointing.
Dated this 17th day of December 1891.
JAMES LUKIN.
An Improved Steam Outlet Pipe for Washing Coppers.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 16th May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Steam Outlet Pipe for Washing Coppers.
| ABLETT BELL of 5 Kingsley Park Terrace Northampton Ironmonger 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 an improved steam outlet pipe for
washing coppers.
In carrying out my invention I provide a square pipe of the size of 3 inches
wide and 2 inches deep or thereabouts, and 12 inches long or thereabouts, one end of
which (a) is open and the other end (b) stopped. Under the stopped end and close
to the end I provide a hole (c) the width of the pipe and about the length of
2 inches.
In use the pipe is fixed on the top of the brickwork of the washing copper the
hole (c) under the pipe overhanging the copper to receive the steam and the open
end (a) of the pipe is fixed through the wall into the smoke flue. When the lid of
the copper is put on the steam passes through the steam outlet pipe into the
smoke flue.
Although I have described the shape of the pipe square it can also be made half
round or other shape.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. That my invention provides a simple means of getting rid of the steam.
2. That it can be used with ordinary coppers as fixed in wash houses & cottages
generally.
3. That passing quite through from the copper into the flue there is no chance of
escape for the steam except into the smoke flue.
ABLETT BELL,
5, Kingsley Park Terrace, Northampton, Ironmonger.
A New Method of Banding on Leathers in Dry Gas Meters.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 16th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 18th Mar., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New Method of Banding on Leathers in Dry Gas Meters.
RICHARD SHEARS 8 Henry Street Pentonville, N. Gas Meter Maker do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of a soft wire rolled the required substance and width
leaving the two ends which are drawn tight by twisting The inventor claims the
right to link a wire on the present bands and tighten in the same manner.
Dated this 18th day of March 1891.
RICHARD SHEARS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Method of Banding on Leathers in Dry Gas Meters.
RICHARD SHEARS 8 Henry Street Pentonville N. Gas Meter Maker do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
It consists of either a half round or soft round wire rolled the proper substance
and width, leaving the two ends round, which are drawn tight by twisting. The
inventor claims the right to turn an eye on each end, and link on a short piece of
wire and tighten in the same manner.
The leathers in a dry gas meter are fastened on two tin rims, they are drawn on
the rims by a string with a slip knot in the usual way, my band with the ends
turned up about half an inch is then passed round the leather it is then twisted with
a pair of pliers or any suitable tool till tight as shown in Figure one. Figure two
shows the band with an eye turned on each end a piece of soft wire is then passed
through the eyes and twisted tight as in Figure one.
. 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 bands being in one piece and having no joints reduces the risk of breakage
to a minimum.
2. A great reduction in cost.
3. The materials used are iron or steal or any other suitable matamint
RICHARD SHEARS.
Improved Method in Fermenting Mash, Dough, Wort, and the like.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1891-Accepted, 20th June, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Method in Fermenting Mash, Dough, Wort, and the like.
I, CARL FUNK of 12, Lutherstrasse of Charlottenburg, in the Kingdom of
Prussia, German Empire, Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a new method to cause the fermentation of mash, dough,
and the like and the object is to accelerate the fermenting process.
For a long time experiments have been made with mash to facilitate fermentation
to set in, and some time ago phosphoric acid was thought to solve the question.
However, it is not rightly proved a success, the expectations rather being dis-
appointed for this reason:
Calcium, magnesia, and ferric oxide compounds, which form parts of mash, are
rendered less soluble in the presence of phosphoric acid; it therefore is evident
that this must have been the impediment in the progress of fermentation.
The deficiency here pointed out will be overcome by replacing the phosphoric
acid by glycerophosphoric acid. This compound is qualified to keep the lime,
magnesia and ferric oxide in the state of solution, which accounts for the good
results derived from the application of the same. I may either add to the solutions
to be fermented, as mash, wort, dough, etc., the glycerophosphoric acid alone for
itself or in combination with the mineral ingredients of yeast, in order to insure
thorough fermentation and the destruction of the noxious by-fermentations created
by the formation of certain sporules and moulds and also to produce pure ferments.
In carrying my invention into effect I mix one hectoliter of the solution to be
fermented such as mash, dough, wort or the like, up with 100 grammes of glycero-
phosphoric acid and, if thought requisite, also with mineral nitritive salts according
to need.
Instead of glycerophosphoric acid proper I may of course apply its compounds
as well, such as glyceropyro-phosphoric acid, glycero-metaphosphoric acid and
similar, which all may be ranked under the group of glycerophosphoric acids.
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 1
claim is :-
1. In fermenting mash, dough, wort or the like, the addition of glycerophosphoric
acid, as for the purpose set forth.
2. In fermenting mash, dough, wort, or the like, the addition of glycerophosphoric
acid, in combination with mineral ingredients of yeast, as for the purpose set
forth.
CARL FUNK.
By Robert Deissler.
Improved Automatic Break for Perambulators, Bassinettes, and Invalid Carriages.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 8th June, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 2nd July, 1891-Accepted, 8th Aug., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Automatic Break for Perambulators, Bassinettes, and
Invalid Carriages.
I, HENRY BAILEY 14 Park Place, Carlisle Street, Lambeth S.E. in the
County of Surrey Smith and Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
On the hubs of wheels 1 fix flanges provided with a number of slots or notches,
on the springs of the carriage I fix bearings to carry a round spindle cranked so as
to fall into those slots or notches and thus prevent from turning until released by
the person in charge. The cranked spindle being connected by means of a lever
and a leather strap or other suitable article with the driving handle so connected
that by simply grasping the handle the wheels is instantly released and as readily
locked on the hand leaving the handle. It is entirely self acting no springs to get
out of order.
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Automatic Break for Perambulators, Bassinettes, and
Invalid Carriages.
I, HENRY BAILEY of 14 Park Place Carlisle Street Lambeth, S.E. in the
County of Surrey, Smith and Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention is to supply a want that has long been wanted to prevent those
accidents that are constantly occuring to the occupants of these carriages, when
left for a few moments by their running off the pavements into the roadway. To
perfectly guard against those accidents, a break should be self acting, simple,
not likely to get out of order and unfailing in its action, and I claim to have met
those requirements by my invention, which I now proceed to describe in detail and
by the aid of the accompaniment drawing.
On the inside of the hub of wheels, I fix a flange with slots or notches (Fig. A.)
On the existing springs of the carriages I fix 2 bearings (Fig. C) to carry a
spindle (Fig. B) cranked at both ends which fall in the slots or notches of Fig. A.
On the centre of spindle (Fig. B) I fix a lever (Fig: E) weighted so as to cause
the cranked spindle when released by the removal of the hand from the handle to
fall into the slots or notches of Fig. A thus forming a complete break on the hind
wheels. I attach a small leather strap or rein from the driving handle to the
lever (see Fig. F).
By the simple action of grasping the strap or rein by the person in charge the
break is instantly released, but on withdrawing the hand, the wheels are instantly
locked. Fig. G is a small pulley to guide strap.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. A break that is simple but effectual having no springs to get out of order.
2. That they can be easily applied by any ordinary workman to all existing
carriages.
HENRY BAILEY.
Improvements in Electric Insulators.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Oct., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 15th July, 1892-Accepted, 20th Aug. 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electric Insulators.
We, FRED JOHN MORGAN, 9 Railway Terrace, Blaina, Mon. Mechanical
Engineer, and WILLIAM REES JAMES Electrician, 139 Abertillery Road, Blaina,
Monmouthshire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An insulator which consists of non-conducting material having two grooves cut
at different angles and so arranged that the pull of the wire in any direction except
longitudinal will be held in position by the grooves without the assistance of any
binding wire.
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FRED JOHN MORGAN.
WILLIAM REES JAMES.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electric Insulators.
We FRED JOHN MORGAN, 9 Railway Terrace, Blaina, Mon. Mechanical
Engineer, and WILLIAM REES JAMES, 139 Abertillery Road Blaina, Mon.
Electrician, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
Our invention relates to certain improvements in electric insulators, and has for
its object the construction of such insulators in such a manner as to retain or hold
the conductor without the aid of binding wire or similar contrivances.
In order that our invention may be the better understood we have appended the
accompanying sheet of drawings in which
Figure 1 is a cross section and Figure 2 is a side view of our improved device.
In carrying out our invention we construct a circular, or other suitably shaped
block A of nonconducting material such as porcelain or the like, having two
grooves, or channels a b cast or otherwise formed therein as shewn in Fig. 1. At
the bottom of said grooves, is formed a recess C for the purpose of carrying the
conductor c Figs. 1 and 2. A hole B is formed in the centre of the block A to
receive a bolt or screw, by means of which said block is secured in any desired
position. If the pull of the conductor is acting in a downward direction it is placed
in the upper slot a, if in the opposite direction it will be placed in the slot b, in
either case the conductor will be firmly held by the slots or grooves hereinbefore
mentioned.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is ;-
The improved insulator consisting of a block A with grooves or channels a b
substantially as, and for the purposes herein described, with reference to the
FREDK. WALKER,
11, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicants.
Improvements in the Construction of Fireplaces.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Fireplaces.
I, LIONEL HENRY TEALE, of The Teale Fireplace Company, 48 Woodhouse
Lane, Leeds Fireplace 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 has reference to certain improvements in the construction of fire-
places.
According to my said invention I form the fire place with a solid front made
of fire brick or other substance or material which is a bad or imperfect conductor
of heat. The object in employing such imperfect corducting substances or
materials is to secure improved combustion by the increased temperature at which
the fuel can thereby burn, and to effect a saving in the consumption of fuel.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1. is a front elevation of fireplace constructed in accordance with my
improvements.
Fig. 2. is a plan through the line A A.
Fig. 3. is a vertical section through the line B, B.
In carrying out my invention the fire or bottom grate C is arranged so that an
ashes-tray D can be placed thereunder, and in lieu of fire bars or front bars I
employ a solid front which may be constructed by making the firegrate or bottom
grate C with a front in the form of a box or channel E, the sides of which are
made by plates or upright pieces F and G. Within the said box or channel is
placed a suitable solid block H of fire-brick or other suitable heat non-condurting
substance or material, which may be in a solid or loose form as preferred. The
base of the said solid front being on a level with the bottom or firegrate C, and
the top of such (upon which may be a hob J, which may be movable or otherwise)
is above the level of the said fire or bottom grate.
When the hob J is dispensed with the top of the box or channel E is suitably
covered over.
The fire-back K may be of the well known lean-over kind.
When a fire is lighted upon the grate C it derives its supply of air principally
from above the hob J, and the heat, which in the case of fire-places having front
bars would radiate into the room, through the spaces formed by such bars, is
prevented directly from so doing by the solid front, which absorbs the heat, and
throws it out into the room; the fire burning more brightly and a saving being
effected in the consumption of fuel.
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 construction of fire-places having solid fronts such as shown and
described.
2. A fireplace having a solid front made of fire-brick or other suitable heat
non-conducting substance or material substantially as and for the purposes such as
shown and described.
D
LIONEL H. TEALE.
Per John E. Walsh,
oyal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds, Agent.
LIONEL H. TEALE.
Per John E. Walsh,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds, Agent.
A Nut and Tube Spanner.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Oct., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 23rd June, 1892-Accepted, 13th Aug., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Nut and Tube Spanner.
I CHARLES NEIL of 72 Bridge Street, Sheffield, Engineers' Tool Maker do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improved movable, all-steel spanner which may be used as a pipe or tube
wrench, by reversing the sliding jaw.
I serrate the fixed jaw or lever arm on the underside and also serrate the upper
side of the sliding jaw to correspond.
This sliding jaw is suspended by 2 side plates on a small cam lever, resting on
the fixed arm of the spanner, this lever may be easily worked by the finger and
brings the teeth of the lower jaw into contact with the serration on the fixed arm.
I also serrate the sliding jaw on one side and by reversing the slide, make the nut
spanner into a useful varying sized tube wrench or grip for round surfaces.
Dated this Ninth day of October 1891.
TAT CU
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Nut and Tube Spanner.
I, CHARLES NEIL of Campbell Works, Bridge Street Sheffield, Engineers*
Tool Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
An improved movable spanner which may be used as a pipe wrench by reversing
the sliding jaw.
I serrate the fixed jaw or lever arm of the spanner on the underside, as shewn in
sketch B. I also serrate the upper side of the sliding jaw A to correspond.
The sketch A shews that this sliding jaw is suspended by 2 side plates, on a
small cam lever resting on the fixed arm of the spanner C & D.
This lever may be easily worked by the finger and brings the teeth of the lower
jaw into contact with the serration on the fixed arm.
I also serrate the sliding jaw on one side, and, by reversing the slide, change the
nut spanner into a useful variable tube wrench or grip for round surfaces.
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 sliding jaw serrated on two sides, substantially as shewn in sketch A,
and which may be reversed to make either a nut spanner as sketch D or a tube
wrench as sketch C.
2. The general construction of the spanner substantially as described above, and
shewn in sketches C & D.
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