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An Improvement in Clasps or Fastenings for Harness or other Strapping.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Clasps or Fastenings for Harness or other
Strapping.
I, DANIEL JENKINS, of 70, Tudor Road, Cardiff, Harness-maker, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
In respect of clasps or fastenings constructed with a fixed peg E, as the point
of attachment to any strap.
This improvement consists of
First, a bar A hung from the extremity of frame B upon which bar any strap
when in position rests and presses keeping the peg E always engaged with such
strap or until desired to be released when an abnormal outward pull, at will,
exerted upon such strap or strap and frame together will release it.
Second, the hingeing of frame B with bed D at point B.
Third, this improvement consists of a loop C fixed to bed D.
Fourth, of the bed D adapted to be embedded in a harness shaft-tug or hame-
tug or the like.
This bed need not continue beyond the root of the peg, the portion marked Du
may be omitted.
111 shews a variation of bed adapted to be riveted to any strap.
Du has a portion of bed cut out leaving bar G.
F shews a bar formed outward at the extremity of bed.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Clasps or Fastenings for Harness or other
Strapping.
DANIEL JENKINS, 70, Tudor Road, Cardiff, Saddler, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be par-
ticularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
In respect of clasps or fastenings constructed with a fixed peg E as the point
of attachment to any strap.
This improvement consists of
First, a bar A hung from the extremity of frame B upon which bar any strap
when in position rests and presses keeping the peg E always engaged with such
strap or until desired to be released when an abnormal outward pull, at will,
exerted upon such strap or strap and frame together will release it.
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page_text: Second, the hingeing of frame B with bed D at point B¹.
Third, this improvement consists of a loop C fixed to bed D.
Fourth, of the bed D adapted to be embedded in a harness shaft-tug or hame-
tug or the like.
This bed need not continue beyond the root of the peg the portion marked D"
may be omitted.
shews a variation of bed adapted to be riveted to any strap.
D has a portion of bed cut out leaving bar G.
Fshews a bar formed outward at the extremity of bed.
These clasps or fastenings are of metal and may be cast or stamped out, or the
peg E may be cast and riveted on the bed D either cast or stamped. When cast
whether with or without the peg E both frame and bed require a sandcore to
form the loop B of frame and the loop C of bed respectively.
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. The bar A as herein described and shewn in the drawing left with the
Provisional Specification.
2. The hingeing of frame B with bed D at point B¹.
3. The loop C fixed to bed D.
4. The adaptation of bed D in manner shewn in the drawing to be embedded
in a harness shaft-tug.
Improved Safety Pocket.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Jan., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 14th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1899
Improved Safety Pocket.
HENRY WILLIAMS, 127, Isledon Road, Islington, N., Engineer, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
A bag or pocket made of leather silk or other suitable material around the inside
of which is fastened a narrow band of steel or any other material which will act as a
spring. Attached to one end of the spring is a link which drops over the opposite
end and is readily fixed or released-at the will of the wearer-to admit into the bag,
a watch or other article or to permit such article to be withdrawn. The bag or pocket
may be stitched into any garment forming a perfectly safe pocket.
HENRY WILLIAMS, 284, St. Paul's Road, Highbury (late of 127, Isledon Road, N.),
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 intended to effect the safety of watches, sovereign purses or other
valuable articles carried upon the person.
To show how my invention may be carried out I furnish drawings in which the
same numbers represent corresponding parts throughout.
Fig. 1 is the spring of steel, or any other material which will act as a spring.
Fig. 2 is the link of metal, bone, ivory or any other suitable material-to be in-
serted into the right hand end of spring.
Fig. 3 is the spring fastened by the link.
Fig. 4 is the bag or pocket of leather, silk or any suitable material-showing the
apperture through which the spring is passed.
Fig. 5 is the bag or pocket with the spring and link attached and open to receive
the watch or other article.
Fig. 6 is the pocket complete, and closed showing the watch inside with chain
attachment through the link.

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 :-
A simple contrivance by means of which a watch or other article of value becomes
absolutely secure upon the person.
Dated this 13th day of October 1898
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HENRY WILLIAMS.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 27th June, 1898-Accepted, 15th Oct.. 1898
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I, GEORGE BROWN, of 11, Templeton Place, Earl's Court, London, S.W.
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 :-
My invention relates to an improved figure puzzle or game.
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 plan of the puzzle board and box.
Fig. 2, is a section of a part of the box and one of the discs or counters fitted in
one of the holes.
Fig. 3, is an elevation of the disc or counter.
Fig. 4, is a plan of Fig. 3.
My invention consists of a perforated board 6 mounted on the bottom d of a
box a suitable for advertising purposes, in which are cut eighteen holes c or spaces
in the form of three triangles, with six holes c to each triangle. Eighteen discs or
counters e numbering from nought to seventeen both inclusive, are provided to fit
in these holes c or spaces, and the object of the puzzle or game is to so arrange
the discs e or counters in the holes c or spaces that each and every side of all the
triangles will count independently the same total; thus, there are nine sides to the
three triangles, and the nine totals of these sides must be the same. This improved
figure puzzle or game admits of many combinations.
Advertisements are inserted in the centre triangle and around the edges of the
board.
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 figure puzzle or game, the combination of the box a perforated board b
holes c bottom of box d and discs or counters e substantially as herein described
and according to the accompanying drawing.
2. An improved figure puzzle or game in which the player arranges eighteen
numbered discs or counters, numbering from nought to seventeen both inclusive, in
a board or box, suitable for advertising purposes, in which are cut eighteen holes
or spaces, arranged in the form of three triangles, which receive the discs or
counters, the total of the discs or counters in each and every side of all the triangles
must count the same, substantially as described.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Means for Attaching Sash Lines to Window Sashes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Cate of Application, 2nd Nov., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Dec.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Attaching Sash Lines to Window Sashes.
I, ERNEST BECKTON, Engineer, 1, Dane's Inn, Strand, London; in the County
of Middlesex, England, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to a means of attaching sash lines to window sashes,
which I will describe with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which
Fig. 1 shews a casting or stamping A, which is let into sash C, and fixed by
ordinary wood screws, a knot is tied on the end of sash line b which can be
slipped in or out of the fitting A, as required. Fig. 2 shews a section of the
sash and the fitting A with sash line b in working position. Fig. 3 is a
face view of fitting. Fig. 4 an end view and Fig. 5 a plan view, the lines are
easily detached without untying knots or disturbing any fixture, The fitting A
can be a casting or stamping of either brass iron or steel.
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. A cast or stamped fitting which enables sash lines to be attached or
detached, without having to make loops, untie knots, or disturb any fixture.
The whole being substantially as herein described with reference to Figs. 1,
2, 3, 4 & 5 of the drawings.
Improvements in Stoppering Ether and other Medical Bottles.
Year: 1898

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Date of Application, 24th May, 1898
Improvements in Stoppering Ether and other Medical Bottles.
EDMUND KELLY IRWIN, 4, Cottage Grove, Stockwell, London, S.W., Surgical
Instrument Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This stopper is made of soft metal (lead, tin or pewter) and is turned and ground
in the neck of the bottle, in the centre of the stopper a small brass pin is fixed
to be used as the locking pin. On the neck of the bottle a rim of brass is fixed,
with a pin fixed on it in an upright position and so bent that when the stopper
is partly turned in the bottle the parallel pin that is fixed on the stopper passes
under the bend of the upright pin that is fixed on the rim thereby making it safe
so as the stopper cannot be blown out by the vapour.
Dated this 24th day of May 1898.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stoppering Ether and other Medical Bottles.
EDMUND KELLY IRWIN, 4, Cottage Grove, Stockwell, London, S.W., Surgical
Instrument 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:-
This stopper is made of soft metal, and is turned and ground in the neck of
the bottle, in the centre of the stopper a small brass pin is fixed to be used as
the locking pin, on the neck of the bottle a rim of brass is fixed with a pin fixed
on it in an upright position and so bent that when the stopper is partly turned
in the bottle the parallel pin that is fixed on the stopper passes under the bend
of the upright pin that is fixed on the rim thereby making it safe so as the stopper
cannot be blown out by the vapour.
My invention though preferably applied to ether and other medical bottles can
be used on any bottle where it is necessary to have a locking stopper.
I will now proceed to further describe my invention with the accompanying
drawings.
Fig. 1 represents a glass bottle for containing ether or allied substances having
the stopper in position when locked.
Fig. 2 metal stopper with locking pin.
(A) Metal band screwed on the neck of the bottle.
(B) Bent pin soldered and riveted to the metal band.

page_text: Having now particulary described and ascertained the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is: --
1. A stopper having a pin or projection fixed in or about the centre, when placed
in the neck of the bottle and partly turned, the pin passes under the bend of the
upright pin that is fixed on the neck of the bottle and thereby locks it.
Dated this 12th day of April 1899.
EDMUND KELLY IRWIN.
Improved Combined Collar-stud and Tie Holder.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 18th July, 1898-Accepted, 20th Aug., 1898
Improved Combined Collar-stud and Tie Holder.
I, ALBERTO KÜCK, of 24, Ferdinand Strasse, Hamburg, in the German Empire,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what inanner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
The object of the present invention is an improved stud for the front of the shirt
which is devised to prevent any displacement of the neck-tie, and especially of that
description of tie known as the "tie yourself" kind.
The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawing in
which
Figure 1 shows a front view of a collar, shirt-front and tie with the improved stud
in place, the same being indicated by dotted lines.
Figure 2 shows in elevation and in section the position of the stud when in place
holding the collar, and ready for the reception of the tie.
Figure 3 illustrates the manner of securing the tie in the loop of the stud and
Figure 4 the position in which the loop is placed for the purpose of passing it
through the button-holes of the shirt and collar.
As will be seen from these drawings, the essential characteristic of the improved
stud consists in the securing of the collar by means of a long wire loop 6 adjusted
in the eye-let of the shank of the stud; the tie c is drawn through the ends of the
said loop 6 and thus prevented from becoming displaced.
As shown in Figure 4 the loop 6 of the stud is first drawn
holes and is then brought into the position shewn in Figure 2.
are then drawn through it (Figure 3), thus holding the stud
preventing any displacement of the tie.
through the button-
The ends of the tie
in position and also
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. An improved collar-stud comprising a shank with eyelet and a loop of
lengthened, oval form adjustably secured therein, and designed to receive the ends
of the tie through it, and thereby to retain the same in place.
2. The improved combined collar-stud and tie holder, constructed substantially as
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated the Eighteenth day of July 1898.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Device for Cleaning Cycle Tyres.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th June, 1898-Accepted, 30th July, 1898
An Improved Device for Cleaning Cycle Tyres.
I, HEINRICH WITROCK, of Allee 187, P, Altoua, in the German Empire,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The object of the present invention is to construct an improved device for
cleaning the wheels of a cycle from dirt or mud sticking thereon, said device also
serves to keep the wheels clean during the whole ride preventing mud from sticking
and drying on the tyres.
In the accompanying drawing:
Figure 1 is a view of the device in its working position.
Figure 2 is a similar view with the brush turned over.
The device consists of the holder 2 on which is fastened by the screws 3, 4,
the brush proper the stock of which is in two parts 1, 1 connected by hinges 5, 6.
The device is secured by the loops 7, 8 which are slipped over the wheel axle
nuts being then screwed on in the usual manner.
The bristles of the brush are of different lengths so that the cleansing surface
encircles the tyre as far as possible and thereby keeps it quite clean.
The turning up and down of the brush can be effected by means of a string
while riding or by hand before starting. Sometimes I provide a spring to
maintain the brush in position so that it cannot be changed accidentally during
the ride.
The holder and brush may be constructed of any suitable materials and made up
in any desired fashion.
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
For cycle tyres a cleaning device characterized by a holder (2) fastened on the
axle of the wheel to be brushed, to which holder is secured by screws (3 and 4)
a brush the stock of which is formed of two parts (1, 1) connected together by
hinges (5 and 6) so that said brush can be moved to lightly touch the tyre, for
the purpose specified.
ليوم
1000
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Collapsable Boxes made of Cardboard and similar Materials.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Mar., 1898-Accepted, 16th Apr.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Collapsable Boxes made of Cardboard and similar
Materials.
I, ARTHUR WILLIAM STEVENSON, of the Firm of Hugh Stevenson and Sons, of
Bridge Street, Ardwick, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, Fancy Box Maker,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the saine is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in collapsable boxes made of cardboard and
similar materials and the object of my improvements is to make such boxes stronger
and stiffer when the sides are raised ready for use.
I attain this object by making a stop for the overlapping flap at each end by
cutting away a small piece from each end of the inside portions of the double sides as
hereinafter described with reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings in
which-
Figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional elevation of a box made according to my
improvements and showing the overlapping end flaps raised.
Figure 2 is a plan of the same.
Figure 3 is a transverse sectional elevation of the same.
Figure 4 is a sectional elevation of one corner of the box showing the overlapping
end flap folded and locked in position.
Figure 5 is a plan of Fig. 4.
The box illustrated by the drawings is preferably made out of three pieces but it
might be made out of any other number of pieces of cardboard (by which term I
include strawboard, leather board and the like). The bottom and two ends with their
overlapping flaps are all made out of one piece marked 2 and the two double sides are
preferably each made out of a separate piece marked 3 fastened to the bottom 2
although they might be made out of a single piece.
These pieces are all cut grooved scored bent or otherwise suitably treated and
secured together to form a collapsable box by any of the known methods well
understood by fancy box makers.
According to my improvements I cut away from the end of the inside portion of
each side 3 say from 4 to 5 and from 6 to 7 sufficient material to leave a space rather
more than equivalent to the thickness of the cardboard employed so that when the
overlapping flaps 2 are folded over (see Figs. 4 and 5) the extremities of the inner
portions of the double sides act as stops to lock the said flaps 2 in position.
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 herein described improvements in collapsable boxes made of cardboard and
similar materials, said improvements consisting in removing the extremities of the

page_text: inner portions of the double sides of the box so as to form stops for the overlapping
end flaps substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this 19th day of March 1808
H. B. BARLOW & GILLETT,
Agents for Applicant, 17, St. Ann's Square, Manchester.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 11th May, 1898-Accepted, 18th June, 1898
I, JOHANNES SARTIG, of 49, Köllnische Strasse, Cassel, in the 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, that is to say :-
Calcium carbide for use in generators and lamps for the production of acetylene gas
is usually placed in a hopper-shaped, or other suitable, container, having an outlet, so
arranged as to permit, by means of a device regulating such outlet, more or less
carbide to fall into the water. But notwithstanding the great care taken, it is
impossible to so accurately regulate the feed of the carbide, i.e., the fall from the
outlet, as to always ensure the proper quantity being delivered, and it often happens
that the outlet becomes choked. By increasing the opening of the discharge outlet,
a greater quantity of carbide falls suddenly into the generator, but this causes a
violent evolution or generation of gas. At other times, the carbide blocks up the
mouth of the outlet and arrests the flow therefrom.
Now, the object of my invention is to facilitate the flow or slip of the carbide, by
preventing it sticking to the walls of the container, and, at the same time, to avoid
choking or blocking of the outlet of such container.
I attain this by mixing, combining, or incorporating with the carbide, materials
which will impart to it great facility to slip or slide. The materials which I find
advantageous for this purpose are tale, and lycopodium, as they have no influence
upon the water, nor are they in any way attacked by the gas generated, or by the
water, but any other suitable material, of a like nature, may be employed for the
purpose.
In carrying out my invention, I treat the carbide by comminuting or grinding with
it a suitable proportion or percentage of either of the above named materials and so
facilitate its slipping or sliding. In some cases, however, I may apply the slippery
material by dusting or sprinkling it over the carbide. The proportions or percentage
of these materials will naturally vary with the apparatus in which the carbide is to be
used, but about 3 to 6% will be found sufficient in most cases. Obviously, a greater
proportion of the slippery material will be required with apparatus in which the
discharge outlet is but slightly inclined.
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. Treating calcium carbide, to facilitate its slipping or sliding, by mixing with it,

page_text: in any suitable manner, talc, lycopodium, or other similar material unaffected by the
water, or the gas, in acetylene generators.
2. Calcium carbide treated as above described and for the purposes specified.
ERNEST DE PASS,
Chartered Patent Agent,
78, Fleet Street, London, and 5*, Market Street, Nottingham,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvement in Motor Propelled Road Vehicles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 25th June, 1898
Improvement in Motor Propelled Road Vehicles.
WILLIAM PECK, F.R.S.E., F.R.A.S., &c., Astronomer to the City of Edinburgh,
Calton Hill, Edinburgh, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved method of constructing all kinds of
motor propelled road vehicles by the employment of a complete automobile
carriage or wagon front, containing. 1st, the motor and all its connections situated
in the box A, A', Figures 1 and 2, beneath the driving seat B; 2nd, the driving
wheels C, C; and 3rd the steering wheel or wheels D, D. This front portion of
the vehicle is thus of the nature of a road locomotive, and as such is capable of
self movement. Though it is constructed as a part of the complete design it
can readily be detached from the rear portion of the vehicle and independently
employed for any kind of traction work.. The drawings, Figures 1 and 2, show
how this automobile front can be attached to any form of vehicle which it is
intended to drag. The so called body portion of the carriage may be of any of
the usual designs employed in ordinary road vehicles. At the rear end, the body
portion may be supported in the ordinary manner by springs carried on the axle
of the hind wheels E, E; while at the front, it is supported by the lock H,
situated above the wheels D, D). The steering and brake handles J and K are
placed in convenient positions for the driver to manipulate as indicated in the
drawings
The steering of the vehicle is accomplished by turning the handle J, which,
through the medium of a suitable chain gearing acts on the lock, or pivot H,
which carries the steering wheel, or wheels, D, D. By this means the wheel, or
wheels, D, D, can by the handle J, be turned to form any angle with the direction
of movement of the vehicle and the result of this turning of the wheel, or wheels,
D, D, is to cause the carriage front to swing round in the required direction,
when the rear portion of the vehicle from also being pivoted at H, moves in .a
curve with the front, as in the case of an ordinary horse drawn carriage.
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:-
1st, the employment in the construction of motor propelled road vehicles of an
automobile carriage front, which, though forming part of the actual design of
the complete vehicle, is capable of separate self-movement, and which is there-
fore entirely independent of the vehicle it drags, either for stability, or support.
2nd, the method of practically carrying out this invention is substantially as

page_text: set forth and illustrated herein before and by the accompanying drawings,
though I would have it understood that I do not confine myself precisely to the
design or details thus illustrated.
Improvements in Spectacle Cases.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in Spectacle Cases.
MATILDA MARY HUGHES, 66, Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, W., House-
holder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:—
For a bar attached across the back of any spectacle case to enable it to be
worn outside any coat, or dress-bodice, with my improved safety hook for eye-
glasses; to obviate the inconveniences and objections frequently made to the
chatelaine cases which are obliged to be worn on the dress belt, under the bodice
this bar being specially designed to give an easier mode of carrying and removing
spectacle cases by using the hook which has been already patented No. 30,758
29th December 1897, and for which this bar has been specially designed.
Dated this 29th day of September 1898.
MATILDA MARY HUGHES, 66, Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London, W.,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
For a metal shield, or plate A with an eye or loop B cut in it, or bar
placed upon it, at the back of spectacle cases, to enable them to be used with my
already patented safety pin hook for eyeglasses No. 30,758, 29th December
1897; for which this 2nd invention has been specially designed, to obviate the
inconveniences and objections. frequently made to the more expensive chatelaine
cases which are obliged to be worn under the dress bodice, on the skirt-belt.
This hook and eye arrangement gives an easier and more convenient manner for
carrying the spectacle cases, which can be worn, or hung outside any part of a
coat or dress-bodice, on the said safety pin hook.
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 shield or plate A, with an eye or loop cut in it; or bar B, to answer the

page_text: same purpose placed upon the spectacle cases, which can be henceforth worn as
described with the use of my already patented safety pin hook for eyeglasses and
spectacle cases.
An Improvement for Lids of Cross Handle Baskets.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement for Lids of Cross Handle Baskets.
GEORGE LAMOTTE, Truchot, Guernsey, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
To provide ears or projections of wicker wood wire or other material about the
centre of the lid to rest on the sides of the baskets.
GEORGE LAMOTTE, Chiltern House, Hubits, formerly of Truchots, Guernsey,
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:-
In carrying out my invention I make the covers of wickerwork thin board or
any other suitable material & on each side of the cover about the centre I form
lugs or projections (A) of wicker wire cane wood or any other suitable material.
In making the wicker covers I work the material forming the lugs in with the
body of the cover. When the covers are made of board the lugs are made of
slips of wood (B) or other suitable material & fastened in the centre so that when
not in use the slip can be turned so as not to project at the sides. The cover
being oval and made to pass through the handle rests on each end of the basket
& the lugs rest on the sides close to the handle of the basket & support the centre
of the cover & prevent it being pushed downwards & damage the contents when
packed in bulk for transit.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is;-
1st. The making of wickerwork basket covers with lugs or projections on their
sides the lugs to be of any suitable material.
2nd. The making of basket covers of any suitable material with lugs or pro-
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page_text: jections on their sides to rest on the sides of the basket to prevent the contents
being damaged by the covers being pushed downwards when packed in bulk for
transit.
An Improvement in the Brake Arrangement for Cycles.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Brake Arrangement for Cycles.
'
WILLIAM SAUNDERS, Engine Keeper, 34, Glebe Road, Kilmarnock, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improvement in the brake arrangement for cycles.
The brake consists of two levers A & B jointed at C said joint being made with
a gland in halves so as to be easily fixed to any part of the tube framing of the
cycle, at the ends H & I of the levers is fixed a piece of hard leather and the levers
are constructed so that ends H & I rub ou the metal part of the hind wheel. Two
small levers F & G are fixed to the ends D & E of levers A & B with a small
shackle to which is attached the cord or wire. This cord is actuated by means
of a lever J with fulcrum fixed on the part of the tube which runs from saddle to
handles. The action is as follows, when lever J is pulled towards the rider, the
cord or wire pulls the levers F & G which pull in the ends D & E of levers A & B
and therefore ends H & I in the same manner as a pair of smiths tongs, and so
catches the wheel & stops the cycle.
Dated this 13th day of August 1898.
An Improvement in the Brake Arrangement for Cycles.
WILLIAM SAUNDERS, 34, Glebe Road, Kilmarnock, Engine Keeper 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, reference being made to the drawings accompanying my Provisional
Specification:-
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My invention relates to an improvement in the brake arrangement for cycles.
The brake consists of two levers A & B jointed at C said joint being made with
a gland in halves so as to be easily fixed to any part of the tube framing of the
cycle, at the ends H & I of the said levers is fixed a piece of hard leather and the
levers are constructed so that ends H & I rub on the metal part of the back or
driving wheel. Two small levers F & G are fixed to the ends D & E of levers A
& B with a small shackle to which is attach the cord or wire. The cord or wire
is actuated by means of a lever J with fulcrum fixed on the part of the tube
which runs from saddle to handles. The action is as follows, when lever J is pulled
towards the rider the cord or wire pulls the levers F & G which pull in the
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page_text: ends D & E of levers A & B and therefore ends H & I in the same manner as a
pair of smiths tongs and so catches the wheel & stops the cycle.
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 application of the action of the smiths tongs to the brake of cycles, so as to
secure a firm & positive grip of wheel.
WILLIAM SAUNDERS.
Holder for Fishing Gut and Hooks.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Holder for Fishing Gut and Hooks.
THOMAS TINGLE, 43, Cobden View Road, Crookes, Sheffield, Die Sinker, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
One length of thin wood (veneer) covered on each side with cork, the edges
being serrated. Metal studs inserted in the serrations. The gut to be wrapped
5 around after being made fast to the metal studs.
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Holder for Fishing Gut and Hooks.
THOMAS TINGLE, 43, Cobden View Road, Crookes, Sheffield, Die Sinker, 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:
One length of wood (veneer) (a) covered on each side with cork, (b) the edges
being serrated. Metal studs (c) are inserted in the serrations.
The method of holding the gut and hooks being by placing the loop (D) attached
to each length of gut, over the end of the metal studs, then winding the gut
round the cork and inserting the hook (E) into the cork.
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:-
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Improvements in Receivers or Cases for Balls or Spools of Thread or the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in Receivers or Cases for Balls or Spools of Thread
or the like.
I, RUDOLF HEINRICH JOHANN WAHRLICH, of Charlottenstrasse 7, Hamburg,
in the Empire of Germany, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is a receiver for balls or spools of thread or the
like and is for the purpose of enabling the ball or spool to be unwound entirely
without fear of the thread becoming entangled.
The invention consists essentially of a box or basket like receiver of any
suitable material provided with cut out spaces or compartments for receiving
the balls or spools; these spaces can be closed from below by an ordinary sliding
lid or other cover and are each provided at their tops with a little opening for
the thread or the like to pass through.
Dated this 14th day of December 1898
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant,
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Receivers or Cases for Balls or Spools of Thread
or the like.
I, RUDOLF HEINRICH JOHANN WAHRLICH, of Charlottenstrasse 7, Hamburg,
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:-
The object of this invention is a receiver for balls or spools of thread or the
like and is for the purpose of enabling the ball or spool to be unwound entirely
without fear of the thread becoming entangled.
In the annexed drawing Fig. 1 shows the receiver or case in elevation, Fig. 2
in section, and Fig. 3 in plan.
The invention consists essentially of a box or basket like receiver a of any
suitable material provided with cut out spaces or compartments for receiving
the balls or spools ; these spaces can be closed from below by an ordinary
sliding lid or other cover d and are each provided at their tops with a little
opening e for the thread or the like i to pass through.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
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A case or receiver a for balls or spools of thread and the like (b), 'having
cut out spaces or compartments (c) closable below by a sliding lid or other
cover and having each a small hole (e) for passage of the thread or the
like.
Thathia 14th day of Sante 1800
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London.
Improvement relating to Bird Cages.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Oct., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 6th July, 1899-Accepted, 16th Sept., 1899
Improvement relating to Bird Cages.
WILLIAM JOHN HUMPHRIES, 10, Hawthorn Grove, Whitmore Road, Small
Heath, Birmingham, Metallic Bird Cage Maker, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
My invention is to make a metallic bird cage bottom in one piece. The said
bottom being commonly known as the "box bottom"; instead of two or more
pieces as hitherto made, thus simplyfying the manufacture and producing a better
article.
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I, WILLIAM JOHN HUMPHRIES, 10, Hawthorn Grove, Whitmore Road, Small
Heath, Birmingham, County of Warwick, Metallic Bird Cage 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:.
My invention consists of the improvement in the manufacture of the bird cage
bottoms, commonly known as a box bottom, by making the whole of this section
of a bird cage from one piece of metal by a method to be described, instead of
building up the section from two or more pieces of metal as is the customary
method of manufacture, thus simplifying the manufacture and producing a
superior box bottom.
My method of manufacture is as follows; a suitable piece of metal having
been obtained, this metal is cut or fashioned in such a shape, that a metal blank A
is obtained of sufficient area not only to represent the size of the bottom of the
bird cage but having on each of its sides, wings or projecting pieces B of sufficient
length and width to form the sides and top of the box bottom when completely
fashioned. By such mechanical means as a press or a bending block these wings
or projecting pieces B are bent at right or other suitable angle to the bottom,
their various edges meeting and making the complete sides of the box bottom.
The upper portions of these wings or projecting pieces B are subjected to a
further bending to form the top of the box bottom C, the whole being made
permament by soldering the various angles where the wings or projecting pieces B
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page_text: A section D is taken out of one of the sides formed by these wings or projecting
pieces B, for the purpose of introducing a drawer or sliding tray commonly used
in bird cages.
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 manufacture of the box bottom of a bird cage from one piece of metal
as herein before described.
Dated this 5th day of July 1899.
WILLIAM JOHN HUMPHRIES.
Improved Process of Purifying Acetylene Gas.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 26th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Process of Purifying Acetylene Gas.
I, ARON LANDSBERGER, a subject of the Emperor of Germany, of No. 7, Holsteiner
Ufer, Berlin, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a process of purifying acetylene gas. According to the
statements of literature chromic acid oxidizes acetylene gas toacetic acid. But, according
to the experiments of the inventor, an aqueous or acetic solution of chromic acid,
which was obtained from chromic acid itself or from acidified chromates or bichromates,
acts upon the impure acetylene gas, as the same is for instance obtained from carbide,
in such a manner that only the impurities, as for instance, sulphide of hydrogen,
phosphoretted hydrogen, and organic sulphides are oxidized. Since the action takes
effect in an acidic solution, the impure acetylene gas is also deprived of the alkaline
components, as for instance, ammonia and basic polymerized compounds. According
to the present invention, this property of the chromic acid solution is utilized for
purifying acetylene gas in a simple and cheap manner. The invention is carried out
in such a manner that the acetylene gas to be purified is passed or conducted through
suitable washing apparatus in which is present the oxidation-liquid either as such
or absorbed by pumice stone or any other suitable material. The degree of
concentration of the chromic acid solution may vary within wide limits.
Good results have been obtained from the following solutions :-
1) A solution containing 25 parts sodium bichromate and 100 parts 10%
sulphuric acid.
2) A solution containing 30 parts chromic acid, 95 parts water and 5 parts
sulphuric acid.
3) A solution containing 50 parts chromic acid, 50 parts water and 100 parts
glacial or crystallizable acetic acid.
Such solutions are utilized in suitable cleansing or washing apparatus.
The degree of concentration as against the above statements may be varied at
pleasure without the result undergoing any change of moment.
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:-
Improved process of purifying acetylene gas consisting in treating the impure
acetylene gas with aqueous, acetic, or sulphuric chromic acid solutions or acidified
chromate or bichromate solutions substantially as described and for the purpose set
forth.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, DAVID ROWELL, of 31, Old Queen Street, Westminster, in the County of
Middlesex, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to that kind of fencing known as continuous metal
fencing which is of a strong and rigid character and is usually made of wrought
iron.
The object of this invention is to construct continuous wrought iron and other
metal fencing so that it shall be slightly flexible, considerably cheaper in cost,
lighter in weight, and more easily and quickly erected than continuous metal
fencing as heretofore made and used.
The accompanying drawing represents part of an erected continuous metal
fence made in accordance with this invention.
In the manufacture of my improved metal fencing I make the horizontals A
of comparatively wide and thin metal and connect them in the ordinary way
to the uprights or standards B. These latter are arranged transversely of the
horizontals and furnished with earth plates or prongs or other suitable means
for securing them in the earth in the ordinary way. The uprights or standards B
are spaced with one or more droppers C between them, two are shown in the
drawing, the droppers being made approximately of the same width and thick-
ness as the horizontals A or of other suitable section and secured either flatwise
as shown or transversely thereto by bolts and nuts, screws, rivets or other suit-
able fastening devices a.
It is obvious that metal fencing constructed in the manner hereinbefore
described will be lighter as well as cheaper than continuous metal fencing as
heretofore made where no droppers have been used, and that by the use of
droppers the fencing will be slightly flexible when erected and will yield or
give under pressure springing back again after the pressure is removed, and
also that it can be erected more quickly as only the standards B require to be
fixed in the ground.
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. A continuous metal fence comprising a suitable number of horizontals
secured to uprights or standards and to intermediate droppers substantially as
described.
2. A continuous metal fence comprising a suitable number of flat thin metal

page_text: horizontals secured to uprights or standards and to intermediate metal droppers
arranged flatwise between the uprights or standards substantially as described
and shown in the drawing.
Dated this 4th day of November 1898.
F. W. GOLBY,
36, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agent for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Moulds for Casting Slag Blocks.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 19th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Moulds for Casting Slag Blocks.
I, CARL BRAND, of Southbank, Yorkshire, Slag 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:--
In my Specification to Letters Patent No. 15,501 of 1895 I described the con-
struction of a mould for casting slag blocks for paving and other purposes;
my present invention relates to an improved construction of mould whereby the
block is cast in its finished shape without requiring any head to be broken off
as is the case when moulds such as are described in my previous specification
are employed.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings, is a side view and Fig. 2 is a
plan of
a mould according to my present invention. Fig. 3 is an end view shewing the
bottom quite open and the side partly open to allow of the removal of the cast
block.
The upper side or top A of the mould has a projecting arm B by which it is
attached to the turntable on which a number of the moulds are fixed. If the
face of the turn-table to which B is fixed be vertical then the mould when in use
will be somewhat inclined to the horizontal. By making the arm B more or
less inclined to the body of the mould, the mould can be made to take a more
or less inclined position. The top A has an inclined face C by which the stream
of molten slag from the hopper X which is of the usual construction as shewn
in dotted lines, is guided into the opening or mouth D. One end E and one
side of the mould are made in one piece with the top A, and to the end E is
hinged the other side G which has the other end H of the mould projecting from
it at right angles. The bottom K is hinged to the end E and it has on each side
a stud L between which studs the sides F and G are embraced when the mould
is closed. On the end H is pivotted a catch M which engages the end of the
bottom K and holds it up. When the mould is filled with molten slag poured
in at the mouth 1) where surplus overflows, the catch M is released whereupon.
the bottom K drops, and the side G being opened, the cast block can be removed
from the mould.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
A mould for casting slag blocks constructed and operating substantially as
described with reference to the drawings.
Dated this 24th low of Santambon 1800 ·