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Improvements in or applicable to Match Boxes and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or applicable to Match Boxes and the like.
I, THOMAS PAYNE BARKER, Fursdon, Hittisleigh, Mid. Devon, Farmer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My Invention consists in Improvements in or applicable to Match Boxes and
the like. The object I have in view being to prevent the spilling of the matches
by the drawer or tray being pulled or pushed out of the case too far, or slipping
out in the pocket or elsewhere, as is very often the case when a few of the matches
have been removed.
The construction and operation of my invention will be readily understood by
reference to the accompanying drawing in which :-
:-
Fig. 1. Is a view of the outside case or cover, showing perforated side.
Fig. 2. Shews the drawer fitted with a peg.
Fig. 3. Shews the complete match-box.
Fig. 4. Shews the drawer in position at the limit of its travel.
In the drawings, 1. is the case or cover; lengthwise in one or both sides, if
required, is cut, punched, ar otherwise formed a groove 2., of oblong shape, of
greater or less length depending upon the amount of travel required for the drawer
or tray containing the matches or the like. Into the cover or case is fitted the
drawer 3., to the side or sides of which a peg 4. is attached by passing it through
the woodwork, or it may be glued or otherwise fastened thereto. On pushing the
drawer out of the cover the peg travels in the slit or guide the pre-arranged dis-
tance, or until it reaches the woodwork 5., acting as a stop, the amount of such
travel being sufficient for the easy withdrawal of the contents of the box.
It will be understood that my invention may also be applied to boxes of similar
construction other than those employed for holding matches.
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:―
1. In match-boxes and the like the combination and use of a peg or pegs, fitted
or fixed in any suitable manner into the side or sides of the drawer, tray, or
equivalent replacing same, and sliding within a groove or grooves formed in the
case or cover in the way and manner described.
2. For the purpose of preventing the falling or slipping out of the drawer or
tray in match-boxes, the combination use and employment of a peg or pegs 4.
working in a limiting groove or grooves 2., the respective parts interacting for the
purpose specified.
Daru CHIS
FRANCES M. ROGERS,
Agent for Applicant, 21 Finsbury Pavement, London, E.C.
Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 4th June, 1897-Accepted, 17th July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes.
I, HERMANN CHRISTIAN BUNKE of 54, Sedanstrasse, Bremen, in the Empire of
Germany, 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:
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The present invention relates to a velocipede for invalids which is propelled by
the oscillation of a rocking seat, said oscillation being converted by means of a
suitable mechanism into rotary motion of the wheels of the velocipede.
The accompanying drawing illustrates one form of construction of this veloci-
pede. In this construction a rocking chair b is suspended in an oscillating manner
in the frame a of the tricycle. The seat portion of this chair is movably jointed
or pivotally connected by means of an arm fixed to it with the connecting rod c
which transmits the oscillations of the chair to the crank d whereby the chain
wheel e is caused to revolve. This rotation is transmitted as usual by means of a
chain to a chain wheel mounted on the driving axle and by this means to the
driving wheels. For steering the tricycle there is employed a hand lever f which
is jointed or pivotally connected by means of the rod to a lever i which is fixed
on the rotary axle h¹ of the steering wheel fork h, so that by moving this lever to
and fro the steering wheel can be turned to the left or to the right hand.
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 velocipede having as a characteristic feature a rocking seat 6 the oscillations
of which are converted by means of a suitable mechanism c, d, e, into a rotary
motion of the driving wheels, as set forth.
(2) A velocipede constructed substantially as hereinbefore described and shown.
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ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Improvements in Sash Pulleys.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1897-Accepted, 21st Aug., 1897
COMITETE
DIMUIFICATION.
Improvements in Sash Pulleys.
I, WILLIAM HAWKINS, Iron Founder, The Crown Foundry, Dudley Park, Tipton in
the County of Stafford, 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 in dispensing altogether with the usual axle or so much of it
as usually projects beyond the face of the pulley on each side.
I cast these Pulleys in the usual way, and next proceed to bore out, in the centre,
on each side of the Pulley, a coned shaped recess, as shown on drawing.
I next proceed to cover each pulley with sand, with the exception of the before
named cone shaped recesses, which I leave exposed, for the purpose hereafter referred
to in the process of casting the frames. I mould these in the usual way provision being
made that the Pulley can be fixed in its true position in the mould, and the Frame
cast upon them, during which process the iron enters the two cone shaped recesses on
each side of the Pulley, which becomes fixed in its true position in the Frame, and
forms the two centres upon which each pulley revolves.
The two cone shaped projections on each side of the interior of the Frame, fixes the
pulley exact in the centre as shown.on drawing, thereby preventing the sides of the
Pulley coming in contact with the sides of the Frame.
In the next place, the two cone centres on each side of the frame, coming in
contact with the two cone shaped recesses of the wheel, become chilled, and as hard
as cast steel, and being quite smooth, the amount of friction, here, is reduced to a
minimum, and adds much to their durability.
It will be seen from the elevation of the Complete Pulley that the finished article
has the appearance of an ordinary Frame Pulley, without the usual projections at the
sides, of the rivet heads, and further, a mistake cannot be made when fixing in the
sash, as it will work either way.
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 dispensing altogether with the usual axle upon the wheel, and in lieu thereof,
I turn in the lathe a cone shaped recess on each side.
In casting the frame upon the wheel, two cones are formed by entering these
recesses, which becoming chilled, and hard as cast steel, form the centres upon which
the wheels revolve, as hereinbefore described.
Dated this Tenth day of June 1897.
Improvements in Fuel Economisers or False Bottom Grates for Fireplaces.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fuel Economisers or False Bottom Grates for
Fireplaces.
WILLIAM HARGREAVES, Number 3, Pleasant View, Hallith Wood, near Bolton,
Millwright, and RANDOLPH HAWTHORN, Number 4, Pleasant View, Hallith Wood, near
Bolton, Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Improvement in cast and wrought iron grates to be used in conjunction with open
fire places for the purpose of economising fuel and preventing down draughts; also
for enabling the bottom of the grate to be kept clear from ashes, by substituting a
loose bottom grate (instead of a fixed one) which works on a centre fixed at each end
and to which at one end is fixed a handle by which you can work the loose grate and
thus clear the bottom of the fire from ashes & save the continual poking into the
bars to keep them clear of ashes.
WILLIAM HARGREAVES.
RANDOLPH HAWTHORN.
Improvements in Fuel Economisers or False Bottom Grates for
Fireplaces.
WILLIAM HARGREAVES and RANDOLPH HAWTHORN, No. 4, Pleasant View, Hall-ith
Wood, near Bolton, 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 :-
Improvement in cast or wrought iron grates to be used in conjunction with open
fire places for the purpose of economising fuel and preventing down draughts also for
enabling the bottom of the grate to be kept clear from ashes by substituting a loose
bottom (instead of a fixed one) which works on a centre fixed at each end and to
which at one end is fixed a handle by which you can work the loose grate and thus
clear the bottom of the fire from ashes & save the continual poking into the bars to
keep them clear of ashes.
The loose bottom moves in grooves A, A, Fig. 3, on pivots B, B shown on Fig. 4
and worked by means of handle C.
Fig. 1 shows front elevation loose bottom removed.
Fig. 2 shows end elevation in part section.
Fig. 3 plan loose bottom removed.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
The loose moveable bottom and handle for moving same.
HORATIUS JOHN BOLTON HOLLAND and
JOHN ALFRED LEIGH,
Cycle Makers and Tinplate Workers, Pearson Street Works, Blackburn.
Improved Stiffening or Insertion for Collars, Garment Girthings, and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st May, 1897-Accepted, 5th June, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Stiffening or Insertion for Collars, Garment Girthings,
and the like.
1 Dr. ALBERT SPITZER of Meckel Strasse, Barmen, Germany, 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 said invention relates. to an improved stiffening or fabric for insertion as a
stiffening in collars bands belts girdles girthings and the like of garments.
Such fabrics are usually circularly woven of very stiff and strong materials and
as hitherto made are difficult to sew in or on the article to which they are to be
applied.
The accompanying drawing illustrates such a fabric as made in accordance with
my said invention. In the said drawing
Fig. 1 is a plan.
Fig. 2 is a section through x-x of Fig. 1.
The novelty consists in forming interstices a in the fabric by leaving out some
of the warp threads or otherwise. The interstices may be arranged in single lines
or in several proximate parallel lines and their object is to facilitate the attachment
of the fabric by sewing. When the fabric is made in this manner the needle has
no longer to be forced through the whole of a very stiff and thick fabric but has
merely to pass the grating-like openings. The sewing is thereby materially
facilitated.
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 stiffening or insertion for collars girthing and the like of garments having
interstices such as a for facilitating the sewing substantially as set forth.
Dated this 30th dov
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11007
E. T. WHITELOW, A.M. Inst. C.E.,
70 Deansgate, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Atmospheric Gas Burners.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1897-Accepted; 31st July, 1897
[Communicated from abroad by VIRGIL WARREN BLANCHARD, of New York, and
EDWARD KENYON STOw, of Fenhürst, Long Island, New York, United States
of America.]
Improvements in Atmospheric Gas Burners.
4, OLIVER IMRAY of No. 28 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, in the
County of London, Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement: -
This invention relates to a construction of atmospheric gas burner whereby more
complete mixture and combustion of gas and air can be obtained than by ordinary
Bunsen burners, as I shall describe referring to the accompanying drawing which
is a vertical section of a burner according to this, invention.
The stop cock A has screwed into it a tube T of a smaller diameter terminating
in a reduced outlet B. The tube T can be screwed more or less far into the
chamber Cinto which air enters by a notch at its side. A lock nut N secures the
tube T in position. From the chamber C the air and gas enter a bent tube E
which opens into the burner tube F, having at its lower part lateral holes G by
which additional air can enter.
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 hat I
mis:-
:-
An atmospheric gas burner constructed substantially as described and illustrated
by the drawing.
Improvement in Sash Fasteners.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvement in Sash Fasteners.
HENRY HAWGOOD 18 Frithville Gardens Uxbridge Road London W "Commercial
Traveller" do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
This Sash Fastener is intended to secure the two sashes together when closed, and
to secure them also in any position when open. It is made in two parts, one for the
back (or outer) sash, and the other for the front (or, inner) sash. The part for the
back sash is fixed by screws to the meeting rail and has a rod starting from it perpen-
dicularly to any height required, or to the top of sash, and there fixed with screws
also. The part for the front sash is fixed by screws and has a plate which extends
part way over the back meeting rail and has a hole through that part of the plate
which the rod passes through, the rod has nitches or grooves all along it into one of
which a button, Lever, or other contrivance which works upon the said plate is turned
into and thereby fixes the two sashes when open at any height or when closed.
Dated this fifth day of January 1897
HENRY HAWGOOD 18 Frithville Gardens Uxbridge Road London W-Commercial
Traveller-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 Sash Fastener is made of Brass or other Metal and will fasten the sashes
partly open or entirely closed.
The Drawing (Fig 1) shows the Fastener from inside, upon a small window frame
fastened partly open.
The Fastener is made in two parts (Figs 2 and 3,) one on each of the meeting
rails a¹ and 61 (Fig 1).
The part fixed to the outer Sash a (Fig 1) has a Cone (or Rod) A a few inches long
rising perpendicularly from its base A¹ with nitches, grooves, or holes close together
along its length (Fig 2).
The part fixed to the inner Sash 6 (Fig 1) consists of a plate B (Figs 3 and 4)
part of which B¹ to the dotted line extends over the outer meeting rail a¹ and has a
hole B forming a collar through which the cone (or rod) A passes, in opening the
window, also upon the same plate B a small body of metal C rises (Fig 3) upon or
through which a Thumb Screw D or button works, and to fasten is turned, to dip

page_text: into the nitch, groove, or hole in the Cone (or Rod) A at the position of opening
required.
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 method of fastening the two sashes of a window together, either partly open
or entirely closed substantially as hereinbefore described..
Improvements in Velocipede Handle Bars.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Velocipede Handle Bars.
I, FREDERICK RICHARD PICKERILL, of 19 Newstead Grove, in the Borough of
Nottingham, Lithographic and General Printer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:
:-
This invention relates to improvements in velocipede handle bars, which may
he folded so as to reduce the space required for storing, or packing for transport,
such vehicles.
In carrying out my invention I form the handle bar in three parts, a middle
fixed portion connected to the stalk which fits in the steering socket, and two
outer parts to which the handles are secured.
Each outer part is connected to the middle part by a preferably hinged or
pivotted joint, so that it may be turned down or inwards out of the way.
Each outer part is held rigidly in its normal position by a sleeve which slides
over the hinged joint, this sleeve is mounted preferably on the fixed middle por-
tion and its movement may be limited by a pin in the sleeve engaging with a
longitudinal slot in the bar or other convenient arrangement. The sleeves may
also be fixed in either positions by a set screw.
If preferred each outer part of the bar may be hinged or pivotted to a block
which slides in the interior of the ends of the middle part.
With this arrangement the sleeve may be dispensed with and the hinged or
pivotted joint pushed within the ends of the middle part of the bar and be held
in the position by a set screw, or if preferred a sliding sleeve of reduced length
may also be employed with this arrangement.
The blocks which slide within the middle part of the bar, may each be pre-
vented from turning by a slot which is formed therein, engaging with a key or
pin which is placed diametrically across the interior of the bar.
The sleeve instead of sliding on the exterior of the bar, may each be formed
with an interior screw thread, which engages with an external thread on one or
both sides of the hinged or pivotted joints.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: (4.) The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete velo-
cipede handle-bar substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 16th day of November 1897
ICK RICHARD PICKERILL.
Boult & Wade,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Clips for Stentering Machines.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th May, 1897-Accepted. 19th June, 1897
An Improvement in Clips for Stentering Machines.
I, WILLIAM MATHER, of Salford Iron Works, Manchester, in the County of
Lancashire, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained,
in and by the following statement :—
The clips usually employed in stentering machines, such for instance as those
described in the Specification No. 2942 of 1887, are constructed to cause the faller
to be raised to liberate the cloth, without any liability to tear or damage it,
provided that the selvage is quite flat, but should there happen to be a curled
selvage at the edge of the fabric, this may be caught by the faller, and consequently
the fabric, not being liberated, is liable to be torn.
The present invention relates to a construction of the clip in such a manner that
when in the course of its travel it reaches the point where it should release the
fabric, the faller is raised so as to be free to move outwards with the fabric and
therefore does not prevent the escape of any curled selvage or other obstruction
on the edge of the fabric.
Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings are vertical sections of a clip
according to this invention, Figure 1 shewing the fabric engaged under the edge
of the faller, and Figure 2 shewing the position of the faller when it is free to be
pulled outwards by a selvage.
Figure 3 is a plan.
Figure 4 is a front view of the sleeve and its arm.
The faller F is hinged on eccentric or crank pins Pat each end of a spindle S
having fixed on it a sleeve carrying an arm A. When the arm A is in the position
shewn in Figure 1, the pins P, are in a low position, the faller hinged upon them
being then in condition to clamp the fabric between its edge and the base B. But
when the arm A by meeting a stationary inclined bar is thrown over to the position
shewn in Figure 2, then the crank pins P are raised, raising the faller with them
so far that its lower edge can swing clear beyond the base.
The sleeve projects at T over the bearings of the spindle, or it might be over
one of them, and part of the projection is cut away there allowing the sleeve
certain limited play on each side of the arm that carries the bearing. This play
may be inade more or less so as to adjust the clip to fabrics of various thickness.
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 stentering clip having its faller hinged on eccentric pins on a spindle provided
with a releasing arm, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 17th day of May 1
་
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in or connected with the securing of Waistband, Bodices, & the like to Skirts
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th June, 1897-Accepted, 28th Aug.,
1897
GEORGE ADAMS, Printer, 14, Bryett Road, Holloway, London, N. 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 :—
Improvement in or connected with the securing of Waistband, Bodices, & the like to
Skirts by means of a device constructed out of any of the following materials: metal,
bone, ivory, tortoiseshell, horn, celluloid, vulcanite, or any springy material.
In the accompanying drawing which illustrates this invention,
Fig. 1 is a view of preferable shape of device A to be affixed to waistband or bodice,
but may be made in any fancy shape having two ends for the purpose of passing
through incisions or buttonholes in skirt band. The device inay be in part or
entirely covered with leather or other material.
Fig. 2 is a view of device attached to band of skirt.
my said
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
1. The combination of parts hereinbefore described and illustrated by the
accompanying drawing forming my improved belt or bodice and skirt retainer.
2. A belt or bodice and skirt retainer consisting of metal or other springy material
shaped such as A constructed arranged and adapted to secure belt or bodice to
skirt by passing ends of device through incisions or buttonholes in skirt band.
1
T1007
Improved Apparatus for Drying and Stretching Skirts Worn by Women.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Sept., 1897-Accepted, 20th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Apparatus for Drying and Stretching Skirts Worn
by Women.
communication to me from the Firm of W. KELLING, of The Dyeing and
Chemical Washing Works, Bautzen, in the Empire of Germany, Manu-
facturers.
I, EDMUND EDWARDS, of the Firm of Edwards and Co., Patent Agents and
Engineers, of 65 and 66, Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex, 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, and accompanying drawing, that is to say:-
Ladies' skirts or petticoats require, after washing or dyeing, to be stretched
upon a suitable drying frame, in order to prevent creases and shrinking.
The present invention has for its object, an improved frame or apparatus for
this purpose.
In the accompanying drawing, which is in illustration of the invention,
Figure 1 is a front view, and Figure 2 a plan, of the improved apparatus.
B is a sufficiently large and strong curved fixed bar or frame to which the
hem of the skirt is attached. This bar, which can be fixed upon a suitabla
frame H, is so made and arranged that it can be shortened, both of its ends
being formed with separate parts A, hinged so that they can be turned up.
The hem of the skirt is attached or hooked to both sides of the curved bar B,
which is shown double in the drawing (Figure 2), by means of hooks. According
to the size of the skirt, the moveable pieces A are turned back, so that the skirt
is held round both ends of the bar B.
In order to hold the band of the skirt, a second, smaller, stretching bar F is
used, provided like B. with hooks on both sides. This bar F is so arranged
that it can be drawn or bent downward by means of the moveable adjustable
crossbar J (Figure 1). Or, a suspended weight may be used for the same purpose.
The skirt is in this way stretched in a vertical direction. In order to effect a
corresponding stretching in a horizontal direction, lateral stretching bars C are
used, which by means of a suitable stretcher E (Figure 1) are forced apart from
each other.
By the means described a complete and uniform stretching of the skirt is
effected.
If the pleats of the skirt band are opened, instead of the stretcher F a longer
one G (Figure 3) may be used.
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:-
:―
For drying skirts worn by women, the apparatus consisting of a larger fixed
curved bar B, provided at both ends with moveable end pieces A, and upon both

page_text: sides with hooks, to which the hem at the bottom of the skirt is attached, and a
smaller stretching bar also provided upon both sides with nooks, to which the
waistband of the skirt is attached, and two side stretching bars C, kept apart by a
stretcher E, substantially as described and illustrated.
01
1007
EDWARDS & Co.,
65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant.
A Plunger for the Purifying or Mixing of Molten Metals, or other Bodies Liquid at High Temperatures.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Feb., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 18th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 18th Mar., 1898
A Plunger for the Purifying or Mixing of Molten Metals, or other
Bodies Liquid at High Temperatures.
I, ARTHUR PHILLIPS, of 66, Waddington Terrace, Stratford, in the County of
Essex, Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows: :-
My invention relates to a form of plunger, whereby molten metals or other
substances liquid at high temperatures may be purified or mixed or both, the
purification being effected by temporarily emulsifying the molten metal or other
substance with certain other lighter substances which abstract detrimental
elements and eventually settle on the top of the molten mass.
The plunger consists of a body shaped like a cap, cup, or disc, which is attached
in the centre to a rod. This body may be made of iron, steel, or other suitable
metal which may or may not be coated with fire-clay or other such-like refractory
substance, or the body may be made entirely of fire-clay or other refractory sub-
stance. The said body may be round, oval, square, or any suitable shape, and
may be of any desirable dimensions. It may also be plain or perforated with
any number of holes, such holes being of any size and of any shape.
The rod may be made of iron, steel, or other metal which may or may not be
covered with baked fireclay or other refractory substance, and may be of any
desirable dimensions.
The top of the plunger is attached to the piston-rod of a hydraulic or steam
cylinder, or to the arm of a hydraulic crane, or to a system of levers worked by
any suitable power. The vessel containing the molten materials is brought under
the plunger which is then forced downward and upward in the liquid until the
desired object is attained.
Dated this 17th day of Fahmi 1907
A Plunger for the Purifying or Mixing of Molten Metals, or other
Bodies Liquid at High Temperatures.
I, ARTHUR PHILLIPS, of Beaufort House, Woodcotts, near Salisbury, in the
County of Wiltshire, Accountant, formerly of 66, Waddington Terrace, Stratford,
in the County of Essex, 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 form of plunger whereby molten metals, or other
substances, liquid at high temperatures, may be purified or mixed, or both, the
D
Prismatic Window Lights with the Prisms between Plane Surfaces.
Year: 1897

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Prismatic Window Lights with the Prisms between Plane Surfaces.
I, JOHN MEIGGS EWEN, of No. 1129 The Rookery, Chicago, County of Cook,
State of Illinois, United States of America, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare
the nature of my 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 prismatic lights and has reference to the use of any
kind of prismatic lights, especially for window lights, the prisms being used
either to reflect or refract the light or both, as the case may be. In the advance-
ment of this art, great difficulties have been encountered with the tendency of the
prisms, when arranged so as to be effective as window glass, to become dirty and
sciled and to collect and carry great amounts of dust, dirt, rain, snow and ice and
the like, according to their relative positions. Moreover, these prisms projecting
as they do in comparatively sharp edges and with comparatively smooth finished
surfaces are liable to injury resulting from their exposure, whether exposed
inside or outside of the window. It is found that in the attempt to utilize these
windows on a large scale on the streets and alleys of large cities, where the air
is continually charged with foreign substances, that it is extremely difficult to
keep the surface of the prism so far clean and protected as to secure the results
desired. In my invention, I have sought to overcome all these various difficulties
by placing the prisms proper between transparent or glass surfaces. I have
illustrated my invention in the accompanying drawing, wherein is shown a
sectional view.
In the drawing I have shown a section or a small portion of a window containing
my improvement. E is the sash, J the inner pane of glass, K the outer pane,
and L L the prisms placed between. The prisms may be attached in any desired
manner to either plate or may be free from either and simply set into the space
between the two panes of glass or they may be attached together within the third
plate.
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:-
A prismatic window light consisting of an inner plate of glass set in the sash
in combination with an outer window glass set in the sash, and a series of prism
bodies interposed between the two window glasses so as to fill the spaces, the whole
permanently fixed in the sash so as to present a prismatic window light having
two plane surfaces and a hermetically sealed prism plate between such surfaces.
Dated this 13th day of July 1807
Dated this 13th day of July 1807
For the Applicant,
W. LLOYD WISE,
46 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
Improved Means for Preventing the Rattling of Window Sashes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 27th May, 1898-Accepted, 30th Aug., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Preventing the Rattling of Window Sashes.
STEPHEN CHARLES ARMSTRONG, 46, Rainham Road, Kensal Green, W., Builder,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A brass or other mettal wheel with indiaruber band, to screw on outside and
inside of sash frame so presing against sash to prevent rattle.
August 30th 1897
Improved Means for Preventing the Rattling of Window Sashes.
I, STEPHEN CHARLES ARMSTRONG, 299A, Kensal Road, in the County of London,
late of 46, Rainham Road, in the County of Middlesex, Builder, 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 means for preventing the rattling of window sashes of a
cheap, simple and durable form which can be readily applied to ordinary window
sashes without interfering with the working thereof.
The invention consists of a small wheel or roller the periphery of which is
covered with india-rubber or like resilient material, said wheel or roller being
fixed to the window frame in close juxta-position to the moving sash. If desired
the wheel or roller may be made entirely of india-rubber or like resilient material,
having a 'vulcanized or other hard centre to bear upon the pin on which it turns.
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 is a sectional end elevation of the window
frame and sashes with my invention fitted thereto, and Fig. 2 is an enlarged
sectional plan taken on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1. A represents the inside sash, B the
outside sash, C the parting bead and D-D the rollers. The rollers are preferably made
of metal with a grooved periphery in which an india-rubber band is fitted, and they
are secured to the window frame preferably by means of screws and may be coun-
tersunk into the beading and frame as shown in Fig. 2 or otherwise as found
convenient. The rollers are so placed that the rubber or other resilient periphery
will bear against the moving sashes and press same tightly against the central part-
ing bead Č.
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:
Means for preventing the rattling of window sashes comprising a wheel or roller

page_text: made of, or the periphery of which is covered with, india-rubber or like resilient
material, said wheel or roller being fixed to the window frame in close juxta-
position to the moving sash, substantially as described.
Dated this 12th day of August 1898.
F. W. GOLBY,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Drying and similar Apparatus for Laundry Purposes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1897--Accepted, 12th June, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Drying and similar Apparatus for Laundry
Purposes.
I, WILLY WOLFF, D.Ph., of Hochstrasse 5, Nurnberg, in the German Empire,
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 :-
This invention relates to apparatus for drying, smoothing and similarly treating
articles such as clothing after they have been washed.
The accompanying drawings illustrate different forms of apparatus constructed
to embody these improvements.
Figures 1 and 2 show one form in vertical section and plan respectively.
The apparatus consists of a hollow metallic chamber a having a suitably formed
smooth upper surface b. This chamber is supplied with steam through the pipe d
from the boiler or water heater c which is heated in any suitable manner, as for
example, by the gas or oil burner h. Any condensed water in the chamber a flows
back into the boiler through the pipe or opening e. f is a safety or escape valve
through which air can escape when steam is first admitted to the chamber and
which serves to prevent the steam attaining an excessive pressure, and g is a pipe
through which water may be supplied to the boiler. The boiler and source of
heat are preferably surrounded by refractory or heat insulating walls i and may
be supported by the bracket m.
It will be obvious that any other means of supporting or fixing the apparatus
may be employed than those shown in the drawings where the apparatus is hinged
to a wall or suitable vertical support. For example, for domestic use, the apparatus
may simply be adapted to hang from a wall.
The clothes or other materials or articles to be dried and similarly treated are
spread out and drawn tightly over the smooth heated surface 6 once or as many
times as are necessary.
Figures 3 and 4 illustrate in vertical section modified forms of heating chambers
combined with the water heating devices, similar letters of reference being used to
indicate similar parts where they occur.
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 :-
Drying and smoothing apparatus for laundry and similar purposes, constructed
and arranged substantially as hereinbefore described and as illustrated by the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day of February 1897.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Means for Detaching Bottom Bracket Spindle from Chain Wheel, Crank and Pedal.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st July, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 18th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 21st July, 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Detaching Bottom Bracket Spindle from Chain
Wheel, Crank and Pedal.
.
THOMAS DUFFILL BELL, Cycle Agent, 7, St. Sampson Square, York, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
The bottom bracket spindle has square shoulders at both ends and square holes
bored in chain wheel and crank to fit without wedge or cotter pin and pedal to fit
in same manner. At each end of the spindles are screwed small washers to keep
them in position.
Improved Means for Detaching Bottom Bracket Spindle from Chain
Wheel, Crank and Pedal.
THOMAS DUFFILL BELL, 7, St. Sampson Square, York, Cycle Agent, 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:
-
My invention is improved means for detaching bottom bracket spindle from
chain wheel crank and pedal or any kind of machinery where spindles, cranks,
or wheels are used.
It is a square ended spindle with a hole drilled in the centre, and tapped to
receive a crank with square holes at both ends, and countersunk to receive a washer
and screw therefore making the whole a fixture.
This does away with the cotterpin and nuts.

page_text: No. 1. A is a cut square with a countersunk circle the size of C, put B through
the square shewn in Fig. 6, then A is fixed to B, C is let in A, D is screwed through
Cinto B which when fixed shews as Fig. 7.
No. 2. E is fixed to crank on opposite side of spindle, Fig. 2 with washer and
screw by same method as described in No. 1.
No. 3. G is fixed to F with washer and screw by same method as described
in No. 1.
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 square detachment for all kinds of machinery where spindle cranks and
wheels are used.
Dated this 16th day of April 1898.
THOMAS DUFFILL BELL.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 20th Nov., 1897
A communication from Louis LEGRAND of 189 Rue du Temple, Paris in the
Republic of France, Manufacturer.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT, of 111 Hatton Garden, in the County of Middlesex
Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a shaving brush, the interior of which is formed
hollow to contain a stick of soap, which is secured in any suitable way to the
inner side of a cover fitting the brush.
The accompanying drawing illustrates by way of example a shaving brush
according to the present invention, the view being a longitudinal section.
The body of the brush is made in two parts screwed one on the other. The
part A receives the bristles C secured in the usual manner. The part B forms a
hollow tube screw-threaded at one of its extremities and provided with a closed
end at the other. On the screw-threaded portion of the part B is fixed a
cover E provided with an internal screw-thread, serving to fix or hold the stick
of soap F, the latter being thus secured to the cover E will be taken out of the
tube when the cover E is taken off.
This arrangement is very practical as it is possible to use the brush and at
the same time to have at one's disposal the soap, which, being in a sheath, always
remains clean.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said in-
vention (as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent) and in what manner
the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:
1. A shaving brush comprising a hollow tube adapted to receive a stick of
soap secured to the interior of a detachable cover fitting the tubular part of the
brush, substantially as described.
2. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the completo
shaving brush and soap holder substantially as described and illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 12th day of October 1807
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Jan., 1897-Accepted, 27th Feb., 1897

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
-claim is :-
CLAIMS.
First. In a bottle washing machine pivotting the brush or brushes such as K to
the end of the spindle S in the manner and for the purpose substantially as herein-
before described and as shown on the accompanying drawings.
Second. In a bottle washing machine mounting the sleeve such as D with the
loose sleeve such as D¹ secured in the interior in the manner and for the purpose
substantially as hereinbefore set forth and as shewn on the accompanying sheet of
drawings.
Third. In a bottle washing machine mounting the loose sleeve such as D' on the
spindle S in the manner and for the purpose substantially as herein set forth and as
shewn at Figure 8 on the accompanying sheet of drawings.
Fourth. In a bottle washing machine the loose sleeve D¹ for the purpose
substantially as herein set forth and as shewn on the accompanying sheet of
drawings.
Fifth. The improved apparatus for cleaning bottles substantially as herein set forth
and as shewn on the accompanying sheet of drawings.
Dated this 22nd day of January 1897
GEORGE BARKER,
77 Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agent for Applicants.
A New or Improved Device for Suspending Garments.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1897-Accepted, 27th Mar., 1897
A New or Improved Device for Suspending Garments.
I, EMANUEL KREBS, of 16, II Dresdenerstrasse, Berlin, Germany, Mastor-
tailor, 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 device for suspending garments such as coats,
over-coats, and the like, whereby the proper shape of the shoulders is preserved
while the garments are suspended therefrom.
The invention is illustrated upon the annexed sheet of drawings.
Hitherto the suspenders generally used are made in the forms shown in Figs. 1
and 2. They are simply curved and fit very imperfectly, as clearly indicated in
Fig. 3, the natural shape of the human body. As will be seen at the part a the
device extends beyond the shoulder whilst at the part b it falls below the shoulder;
moreover in these devices no support is provided for the neck or collar of the
garment.
a
The result of using these old and defective devices is that coats, over-coats and
the like suspended from them become bulged out at the part marked a, Fig. 3, and
curved in at the part marked b, on each shoulder, so, that, whenever the garment is
used, transverse creases appear at the back near the collar and slant creases across
the front part of the shoulders. Eventually owing to the use of the suspender the
garment loses its original shape and requires to be taken to pieces and refitted if it
is to be restored.
The above recited defects aro obviated by the use of the suspender illustrated in
Fig. 4 which, as compared with that shown at Fig. 3, adapts itself to the shape of
the human shoulders and gives moreover a proper support for the collar.
Fig. 5 shows the new and old suspenders beside each other. As will be seen the
curves in the new suspender are distinctly shown at a and b. The neck part c rises
up above the level of the upper edge of the old suspender.
Fig. 6 sbows a coat hanging from the new device and, as will be seen, the
shoulders and collar of the coat are kept in proper shapo.
Fig. 7 shows a coat supported by an old device and, as will be seen, its ehoulders
are completely out of 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
consider novel and desire to claim is :—
1. Suspenders for garments characterized by the upper sides of the two arms A, B,
thereof being curved so as to correspond to the shape of the human shoulders
substantially as set forth.
2. A suspender for garments having the arms made with double curves as
shown at Fig. 4 and also a raised neck-part c for supporting the collar of the
garment, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 2nd day of February 1007
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Method of Improving the Colour of Raw Jute Fibre.
Year: 1897

page_text: FORRECTIVATION.
Method of Improving the Colour of Raw Jute Fibre.
I, JAMES SILEARER, Kinnoul Cottage, Maryfield, Dundee, N.B., Works Manager,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a method of improving the colour of raw jute fibre.
The jute fibre is sprinkled or sprayed with phosphoric acid diluted to the re-
quired extent with water. The sprinkling or spraying may be done whilst the
jute is being batched, or whilst it is being passed over the softener; or otherwise
ns is most convenient.
The arid used may be in the ordinary commercial form that is to say carried
in any agent such as oil.
Bustad Hin l..
1045
to proving the Colour of Raw Jute Fibre.
I, JAMES SHEARER, Kinnoul Cottage, Maryfield, Dundee, N.B., Works Manager,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the follow-
ing statement:-
This invention relates to a process for improving the colour of Jute fibre.
The Jute fibre is sprinkled or sprayed with phosphoric acid which has been
diluted with water to the required extent.
The sprinkling or spraying may be done while the Jute is being batched, or
while it is being passed through the softening machine or the carding machine,
or otherwise as is most convenient. The phosphoric acid used may be in the
ordinary commercial form, that is to say, carried in any agent, such as oil and such
an oil as mineral shale oil would be a suitable carrying agent.
The phosphoric acid may be of fifty per cent. strength, that is to say, fifty per
cent. acid and fifty per cent. carrying agent and this may be used in the proportion
of one part (by weight) to two hundred and fifty parts (by weight) of water.
The weight of the dilution required for a 400 lb. bale of Jute is, approximately,
sixty four pounds, say four ounces (by weight) of acid and carrying agent added
to sixty four pounds (by weight) of water.

page_text: Acid of greater or less strength than the above may be used, or the dilution
may be stronger or weaker than the above, but I prefer to proceed as stated.
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:-
Improving the colour of Jute Fibre by sprinkling or spraying the fibre with
diluted phosphoric acid, as set forth.
Dated this 30th day of Novambar 1807
JOHNSONS,
Applicant's Agents, 115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.