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A New or Improved Locking Device for use upon Bicycles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 10th June, 1899-Accepted, 22nd July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Locking Device for use upon Bicycles.
I, HERMANN MAX WINTER, of 17 Maistrasse, Dresden-Blasewitz, Germany,
Managing Director, 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 new or improved locking device for use upon bicycles is designed to
engage with suitable parts of the machine so as to lock both wheels. Any one
attempting to remove a machine thus locked would have to carry it bodily as
neither wheel would rotate..
The accompanying drawing illustrates the device as applied to a bicycle.
It consists essentially of a hoop or the like a which is passed round the rim
of the front wheel, a pin b which passes through a top link and a bottom
link of the driving chain, and a band, chain, strap or the like e which connects
the pin and the hoop.
A band which may conveniently be employed consists of a strip of flexible
tempered steel the ends of which pass through slots d and c in the pin f and the
hoop a respectively, and are connected together by a lock f of any suitable con-
struction.
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--
A locking device for use upon bicycles, consisting of a pin or the like which
engages with the driving chain, a hoop or the like which is connected to the
front wheel, and a strap or equivalent for connecting the two together all con-
structed and arranged substantially as hereinbefore described and as illustrated
by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this Oth dow of Tuna T 1900
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Dredging or Excavating Apparatus.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 4th May, 1900-Accepted, 30th June, 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Dredging or Excavating Apparatus.
I, GEORGE FOUNTAINE WEARE HOPE, of No. 18, Ironmonger Lane, in the
City and County of London, Managing Director, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:
My invention relates to improvements in dredging apparatus.
The device which I have designed is intended for use from a dredging-barge
in comparatively shallow water. It is applicable for raising granular or finely
divided material from beneath the surface of the water but may also be adapted
for use on land, or otherwise.
The apparatus comprises a dredging scoop or bag attached to the end of a
pole or beam. The said pole or beam is rove through a link or the like travelling
upon a bar or wire cable supported parallel to the gun-wale of the dredging-
barge. The scoop or bag is operated by means of a chain, which chain is coiled
on a winch worked by power of any suitable kind. The bottom of the scoop or
bag has attached to it a short length of chain which is detachably connected to
an endless chain travelling over sheaves suitably supported from the sides of the
barge. The scoop being so secured to this chain has its return motion effected
by the rotation thereof, and a releasing device of any suitable or known kind is
provided to release the scoop from the chain when it has returned into position
for a fresh stroke. In place of this chain-return device I may use any other
known device for effecting the purpose in view, namely, the return of the scoop
from its end position into the initial position for a fresh stroke.
By means of the above described improved apparatus the operation of dredging
in rivers or open waters is much facilitated and the material dredged is rapidly and
cheaply delivered into vessels alongside, or into the interior of the dredging
vessel or to other vessels or receptacles as required.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
improvements in Dredging or Excavating Apparatus.
I, GEORGE FOUNTAINE WEARE HOPE, of No. 18, Ironmonger Lane, in the
City and County of London, Managing Director, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in dredging or excavating apparatus.
Improvements in a Hair-cutting Machine.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 26th June, 1899-Accepted, 28th Oct., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in a Hair-cutting Machine.
I, GEORG FRIEDRICH APPEL, of 29, Gausstrasse, Mainz, Hairdresser's Assistant,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement: -
The object of my invention is an improved haircutting machine and the
improvement on the machines hitherto used consists in the knife which moves
in the same direction as the moveable lever or handle and also in the regulation
of the apparatus in such a manner that it can be set to leave any desired length
of hair standing this regulation is accomplished by means of a screw and it is
thus not necessary to employ different machines for the different lengths of hair
as hitherto, but the hair can be cut any desired length by means of the same
machine.
Reference being made to the accompanying drawings
Figure 1,
a side elevation.
Figure 2 is a section with the upper protecting case removed.
Figure 3 is a front elevation.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the regulating apparatus.
Over the lower knife a the upper knife b moves backwards and forwards in the
usual manner, the oscillating lever or handle c is pivoted on the screw p and does
not as in the machines hitherto used move in the same direction as the knife b
but both parts are through the lever c and the lever d (pivoted at d') actuated
in such a way as to move in the same direction.
The upper knife is guided by means of pins e.
The regulating apparatus as shewn in Figure 4 consists of a U shaped slide g
provided on both sides with a millimetre scale. Inside the slide is placed a
toothed rod h which engages with the toothed wheel k the toothed wheel kis
regulated from the outside by means of a screw i. On the front bottom edge
of the slide are arranged acute angled bent wires m whose free ends n project
into the space in the case f. By adjusting the screw i it is also possible to make
the distance of the bottom o of the regulating apparatus from the lower knife a
any desired length and on trying the machine it will be found that this distance
represents the length of hair desired to be left.
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 haircutting machine provided with an upper knife which moves in
the same direction as the revolving lever or handle substantially as described.
2. A haircutting machine provided with an adjustable regulating apparatus
a toothed rod and a toothed wheel by means of which the bottom can be brought
near to or away from the lower knife thus adjusting the length of hair desired
to be left substantially as described.
Dated this ofth der of Tune 1800
AUBREY RICHARLSON,
49A, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Leg Rests.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 25th Mar., 1899
Improvements in Leg Rests.
I, EDWIN SPINNEY, of 29, Grove Hill Road. Tunbridge Wells, in the County of
Kent, Upholsterer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
My invention has reference to a leg rest device for use with easy chairs, otto-
mans and the like as an extension thereto. It is illustrated in the accompanying
sheet of drawings. Figure 1 shews the leg rest device collapsed or closed; and
in Figure 2, it is shewn opened or extended ready for use.
In accordance with my said invention, I employ two frames or platforms b, bl
of wood or other suitable material. The upper one of these b₁, is upholstered and
forms the actual rest for the leg. The sides of the two frames are connected
together by arms, bars, or links a pivoted at each end and which serve a similar
function to that which applies in the case of a flat parallel ruler as used by
draughtsmen.
That is to say, allowing the top platform to be raised or lifted; and in the
act of rising, said top platform or leg rest-proper, will be thrown forward, and the
pivoted arms, links or bars a aforesaid, will assume an upright position: thereby
firmly supporting the top platform. When not required to be so used, the direction
of motion given to the top platform is reversed, whereupon the latter will be
brought down and closed on to the lower platform. The pivoted arms, links or bars
aforesaid, will then assume a horizontal position.
The device above described may either be adapted to, fitted in, and form a part
of, an easy chair or the like; or it may be used separately, to be employed as an
adjunct to any ordinary easy chair or the like. In the former case, the device,
when collapsed, would be slid and received underneath the seat of the easy chair
or the like and, in the latter case, when closed or collapsed, it would simply be
placed in any convenient part say of a room, to allow of its being readily accessible
when required for use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
In leg rests, the employment of two frames or platforms the upper of which is
capable of being raised and lowered or collapsed respectively, as required, by means
of pivoted arms, links or bars, as herein set forth."
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1000
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 5th June, 1899-Accepted, 19th Aug., 1899
I, JOHANN MARTIN TIETJEN, of 1, Grapengiesserstrasse, Lüneburg, Germany,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a window cleaning appliance which differs essen-
tially from existing appliances of a similar kind and has the advantage that by
means of this appliance the cleaning may be so effectually performed that no
second cleaning is necessary, and in particular that the upper and lower corners
of the window may be cleaned both on the inner and outer sides. Moreover
the improved window-cleaner is adapted to be adjusted in various positions so
as to enable the inner and outer surfaces of the window panes to be conveniently
cleaned from within the room so that by the provision of a long handle, danger
of a person falling out of the window is entirely avoided.
Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings forming part of this
specification wherein Figure 1 is a side view and Figure 2 a sectional view of
the improved window cleaner; Figure 3 is a face view of the brush stock;
Figure 4 is a side sectional view (shewing the adjustment of the jointed part of
the brush handle.
The ends of the brush stock a are recessed at an obtuse angle so as to present
four salient acute angles at the corners whereby the brush is better adapted
for cleaning out corners of the window which are otherwise difficult of access.
The two parts c and f of the handle are connected by a joint formed of a tongue-
plate secured by rivets i, for example, in the part e, whose free end is clamped
by means of a thumb screw in a slot in the spherical head c formed on the
socket part so that by slackening the joint, the part e, and consequently the
brush surface, may be adjusted at any desired angular position. The part f is
formed with a with a tapered socket for the reception of a suitable long
handle whereby a light and secure manipulation of the window cleaner is
ensured.
Having now particularly, described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
A window-cleaning appliance characterized by a brush formed with salient
acute-angled corners and mounted on an adjustably-jointed handle socket sub-
stantially as shewn and described for enabling the inner and outer surfaces of
windows to be safely and conveniently cleaned.
Dated this 5th day of Tuna 1800.
A. M. & WM. CLARK,
Chartered Patent Agents, 53, Chancery Lane, London.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 1st July, 1899
I, GEORGE WILTSHIRE, of Great Western House, Livery Street, Birmingham,
Mechanician, 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 lubricator or oil-cup for use upon cycles, and in other
positions where the oil-cup cannot be easily opened by hand.
In the drawing hereto annexed, Figures 1, 2, and 3, are, respectively, plan, side-
view and end-view of my lubricator. Figure 4 being a longitudinal section thereof,
and Figure 5 a cross-section.
On reference to the drawing at will be seen that the lubricator consists of an oil
containing case a mounted upon a lower or screwed portion b. These two parts are
attached by the lip c upon the part b being lapped over the lip d on the case a and
pressed in a stamping press. e is the oil filling aperture, which is normally closed by
the slide f, which is actuated by the spring g. The spring is retained in position
by the inset h, punched in the case a, and the inset i, punched in the slide f. A
tongue-forming part of the slide f-projects through the aperture e and serves
as a means whereby the slide may be pushed back-and the aperture e opened-by
the spout of an oil-can. A plate or liner lays upon the upper portion of the part b
to form a smooth surface for the slide f to travel upon. The tongue is slightly
concave to facilitate the entry of the oil-can spout into the aperture e.
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 combination, the case a attached to the part 6 by the clinched flanges c, d,
the slide adapted to close the aperture e, and the spring g held between the
insets h, i, and adapted to close the slide f, substantially as described with reference
to the drawings.
2. The particular formation, arrangement and combination of parts forming
a lubricator, substantially as herein described and as illustrated in the drawing
hereto annexed.
J. A. COUBROUGH,
Chartered Patent Agent, 10, St. George's Crescent, Liverpool,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in SkiⱭ DRAUS
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application,
6th Dec 1899
into Coanfination left 5th Sept.. 1900-Accepted, 13th Oct., 1900
Tate UT
Complete Speciation Left 5th Sent., 1900-Accepted, 13th Oct.,
1900
I, GEORGE ABRAHAM BROWN, 19, Barclay Road, Walthamstow, Essex, Wheel-
wright, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
A skid pan or brake which is furnished with a shoe to slip on and off by
means of a dovetail, the shoe being a separate part from pan so that when the
shoe is worn out another can be replaced with ease.
Improvements in SkiⱭ DRAUS
I, GEORGE ABRAILAM BROWN, 19, Barclay Road, Walthamstow, Essex, Wheel-
wright, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
A skid pan or brake which is furnished with a shoe to slip on and off by
means of a dovetail, the shoe being a separate part from pan so that when the
shoe is worn out another can be replaced with ease.
Referring to the annexed drawings
Figure 1, is a side elevation of my invention.
Figure 2, plan view of same.
Figure 3, section through line X Y in Figure 1.
The brake or skid is composed of two parts a and e, the part e having the dove-
tailed portione fitting into the groove b in part a, d being a channel for the
reception of the wheel of the vehicle to be braked. It will be seen that when
the part a is worn it can be removed and another substituted.
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
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1. In skid pans or brakes for vehicles, a skid composed of two portions which
are dovetailed together, substantially as described and illustrated herein and for
the purpose set forth.
1000
Improvements relating to Kettles, Pans, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 4th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Kettles, Pans, and the like.
I, ROBERT BOSTON BRYSON, 213, Portland Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northum-
berland, England, 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 consists in improvements relating to kettles, pans, and the
like, the object being to enable the contents of such vessels to be heated more
rapidly than those can be, which are at present in use, in which flat bottoms are
employed. Referring to the annexed drawings, Figure 1 is a plan view of the
bottom of a kettle; Figure 2 cross sections through line a, y, in Figure 1;
Figure 3 plan view of the bottom of the kettle having a modified arrangement
of corrugations or indentations. Referring to Figure 1, in carrying out my
invention, provide the bottom a of the kettle or other vessel b with corruga-
tions or indentations c of the like depth and width. I form these corrugations
by means of stamping, casting, or any other well-known and convenient manner.
In Figure 3 the corrugations are arranged concentrically but although for pur-
poses of illustration I have shown straight corrugations and concentric corruga-
tions I do not confine myself to this arrangement as there are other forms of
arrangements which might be equally effective.
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: :-
In kettles, pans, and such like vessels, corrugations or indentations upon the
bottom thereof substantially as. described and illustrated herein and for the
purpose set forth.
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Improvements in Bridges for Musical Stringed Instruments.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 19th June, 1899 -Accepted, 22nd July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bridges for Musical Stringed Instruments.
I, ARTHUR DAILEY COOPER, of Heathcote, The Vale, Hampstead, N.W.,
Shipping 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:-
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In instruments of the violin family, and especially in the violin proper, the
bridge is a very important factor in the production of the perfect tone of the
instrument, for as is well known besides forming a support for the springs, it
serves to communicate vibration from the strings to the body of the instrument.
Now the object of my invention is so construct or form the bridge as hereafter
described that the tone of the instrument to which it is applied shall be improved.
With this object in view and according to my invention I produce a bridge as
is shewn by the enlarged front elevation at Fig. 1. of the accompanying drawing.
Fig. 2 being a horizontal section taken on the line X Y of Figure 1.
The bridge A is of the usual formation having the ordinary feet B, instead
however of forming the perforations as is common I form perforations of a
special form and arrangement.
These perforations C C as shewn, are of the same shape and character as the
F holes or sound holes of the violin, and are arranged at an angle to one another,
opening out to the side edges and inclining inwards and upwards.
By this construction the tone produced is greatly improved and a sympathetic
vibration in accord with the body of the instrument is produced.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim
is:
A bridge for musical stringed instruments, such as for violins, having per-
forations CC in the form of the F holes or sound holes of the instrument, the
said perforations opening to the side edges, and extending upwards and inclined
inwards, all substantially as, and for the purpose described, with reference to the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 19th day of June 1899.
37, Cursitor Street, Chancery Lane, London.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicant.
A Metal Weather Band for the Purpose of Keeping Doors Wind and Weathertight.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Nov., 1899
Complete Specification Left, Sth Jan., 1900-Accepted, 28th July, 1900
A Metal Weather Band for the Purpose of Keeping Doors Wind and
Weathertight.
I, HORACE RUSSELL, of Number 35, Salisbury Road, Bexhill, in the County of
Sussex, Carpenter, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A strip or band of any kind of metal of an uniform depth of about 3 inches
to be screwed along the bottom, and running the entire width of, the outer side
of any door, and being worked upon hinges in conjunction with a spring, which,
when the door is opened, throws forward, at an angle, the lower portion of the
said strip or band, whilst the pressure against the rabbet of the doorpost necessary
to shut the door, causes the said strip or band to close over a ridge or sill at
the bottom of the doorposts, and thus completely excludes air and water.
Dated this 23rd day of November 1899.
A Metal Weather Band for the Purpose of Keeping Doors Wind and
Weathertight.
I, HORACE RUSSELL, of Salisbury Road, Bexhill, in the County of Sussex,
Carpenter, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same-is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
A metal band of an uniform depth of 3½ inches to be affixed to the bottom of
the outer side and running the whole width of any door and so acting in conjunc-
tion with a spring that the action of closing the door will effectually press down
the band and exclude air and water as described in the following:
SPECIFICATION OR DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
The weather slip to consist of a flat piece A of metal screwed to the face of door
by means of butt hinges C, and made automatically moveable by means of a
spring D fixed behind the plate. The joint formed between the junction of the
weather slip with the door is made waterproof by affixing an angular cover
plate B, screwed up to face of door so as to allow the weather plate to work freely.
A glance slip or rebate piece F is fixed on the top of the door step & the door
is rebated to admit of it when shut. When the door is opened the weather
plate A is projected forward & upward by spring D, so as just to clear the glance
slip or rebate piece F. When the door is shut the weather slip A is automatically
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page_text: closed flush up against the glance slip or rebate piece F by its pressure against
the door frame.
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) That by the application of a spring the weather slip is made automatically
moveable.
(2) And that by the application of a glance slip or rebate piece a double rebate
is thereby formed for the exclusion of wet dust and the like.
.
1000
HORACE RUSSELL.
An Improved Cleansing Composition or Wash for Linen and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 24th June, 1899-Accepted, 26th Aug.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cleansing Composition or Wash for Linen and the like.
I, GUSTAV ADOLF FERDINAND KRUMM, Draper, of 51, Lowthian Road, West
Hartlepool, in the County of Durham, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—-
My invention relates to a cleansing composition or wash for linen and the
like.
My object is to provide a composition or wash for linen and like clothes or
articles that will be easily and cheaply produced and will quickly and effectually
remove all stains and dirt from the clothes or articles and render them very white
or of good colour without injuring them in any way.
The improved composition or wash consists of the under-specified ingredients
combined together in substantially the proportions stated, and prepared for use
as will be presently described.
The proportions given are not absolute, but I recommend them as they give
good results; they are as follows:-
100 lbs. of boiling water.
10 lbs. of soda.
2 lbs. of chloride of lime.
lb. of pearl-ash.
To prepare the composition or wash, the solid ingredients are placed in the
water and well agitated and eventually they are dissolved, whereupon the product
is filtered, the filtrate being the composition or wash, whilst impurities and
undissolved portions of the solids form the residue. The wash or composition is
now filled into bottles or other convenient receptacles for use cold.
The composition or wash may be used alone; or it may be diffused in cold
water, the proportions of the wash and water being determined by the condition
and nature of the clothes or articles. For removing stains, the former mode
is adopted, the stained parts being dipped or immersed in the wash and rubbed
if necessary, whereas the other course is employed for bleaching, the clothes or
articles being dipped or immersed after being treated in any of the customary
ways with hot soapy water, but prior to the subsequent boiling and blueing or
equivalent operations.
The time of the dip or immersion, and the number of same, are of course
determined by the condition and nature of the clothes or articles.
said
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:
A cleansing composition or wash for linen and the like consisting of the

page_text: herein before specified ingredients combined together in substantially the pro-
portions stated and prepared for use as set forth.
Dated this 23rd day of June 1899.
J. A. HARVEY,
Chartered Patent Agent, 3, St. Nicholas' Buildings, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 30th Dec., 1899

page_text: cardboard and the like, consisting substantially of the above mentioned ingredients
in the above mentioned proportions, or substantially in the above mentioned
proportions.
2. Paper, packing paper, cardboard and the like covered on one side with the
composition claimed in Claim 1.
3. Duplex grease- and water proof paper manufactured or prepared substantially
as set forth.
4. The use of grease- and water proof paper, cardboard and the like material,
claimed in Claims 2 and 3, for the manufacture of bags, cases, boxes, envelopes,
satchels and the like.
Improvements in Stands for Bicycles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Stands for Bicycles.
I, JAMES HOPLEY, of 696, Ashton Old Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester
in the County of Lancaster Watch Maker and Jeweller, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows: -
This invention consists in the construction of an apparatus having the appear-
ance of a pair of smiths tongs with the ends of the jaws bifucated so as to form
slots into which slots it is intended to engage the end plate of one of the pedals
of the bicycle to be supported the lower or handle ends of such tongs being in-
tended to rest upon the same plain as the wheels of the bicycle being supported.
I may in some cases form the apparatus without the usual rivit joint in which
case the two members would be welded together or the whole may be stamped
out of sheet material.
It will now be seen that upon the bifucated ends of the jaws being engaged
with one of the end pedal plates of a bicycle and the lower or handle ends allowed
to rest upon the same plain as the wheels the apparatus will form a perfect
support or stand for the bicycle.
Improvements in Stands for Bicycles.
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I, JAMES HOPLEY, of 696, Ashton Old Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester
in the County of Lancaster, Watch Maker and Jeweller, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement;--
This invention consists in the construction of
apparatus having
will be seen by refer-
the appearance of a pair of smiths tongs as
ence to the drawing in which Fig. 1 is a front view of my invention
and Fig. 2. a side view when closed and Fig. 3 illustrates the
when opened ready for use. A are the jaws bifucated so as to form the
slots B into which it is intended to engage the end plate of one of the pedals of
the bicycle to be supported. C are the lower or handle end's which may be ad-
justable and which are intended to rest upon the same plain as the wheels of the
bicycle being supported and D is the rivet joint securing the two members
together. I may in some cases dispense with this riyet joint and weld the two
members together or I may stamp the whole out of sheet material
same

page_text: The application of this apparatus is as follows: -Turn the pedals of the bicycle
to be supported until they are at right angles to the plain upon which the bicycle
is standing and place the end plate of the lower pedal in the slots B and rest the
ends upon the same plain as the bicycle wheels when it will be found that
the bicycle will stand quite firmly.
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 :-
Firstly. The use and application of the apparatus forming a stand for bicycles
as hereinbefore described and illustrated.
Secondly. The tongs with bifucated ends forming slots to receive the end plate
of a bicycle pedal as hereinbefore described and illustrated.
Dated this 22nd of November 1899
A New Combined Trimming and Protective Edging, or Skirt Edging, for the Bottom Edge of the Skirts of Ladies' Dresses.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th June, 1899 -Accepted, 2nd Sept., 1899
A New Combined Trimming and Protective Edging, or Skirt Edging,
for the Bottom Edge of the Skirts of Ladies' Dresses.
I, FRED DAVENPORT, Braid and Trimming Manufacturer, Big Mill, Mill Street,
and Belle Vue, Leek, Staffordshire, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion 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 a new combined trimming and protective edging, or
skirt edging for the bottom edge of the skirts of ladies' dresses. This combined
trimming and protective edging, or skirt edging, is made by stitching inter-
lacing or weaving one or more rows of silk mohair or other frilling or frizette
to either the side or edge of a braid, binding or tape so that when the skirt
edging thus formed is attached or sewn to the bottom edge of the skirt the frill-
ing or frizette will come in contact with the boots or ground and so protect the
edge of the skirt from wear and give it a better appearance and, owing to the
soft nature of the frilling or frizette, prevent the edge of the skirt from injuring
the boots or shoes.
In the accompanying drawing forming part of this specification-
Fig. 1 shows the application of the frilling or frizette a to the centre of the
braid binding or tape and Fig. 1 shows a section of the skirt edging thus
formed when doubled ready for attaching or sewing to the inside bottom edge
of the skirt.
Fig. 2 shows the application of the frilling or frizette a to the edge of the
braid binding or tape and Fig. 2 shows a section of the skirt edging thus
formed which can be attached or sewn to the inside bottom edge of the skirt
without being doubled.
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 use and application of a trimming or skirt edging, consist-
ing of a frilling or frizette attached by stitching interlacing or weaving to the
centre or edge of a braid binding or tape, for attaching to the bottom edge of
the skirts of ladies' dresses to protect the bottom edge of the skirt from wear,
to improve its appearance and to prevent it from injuring delicate boots or shoes.
Dated this 15th day of June 1899
Improvements in the Manufacture of Fancy Boxes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Feb., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 9th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 23rd Sept., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Fancy Boxes.
RALPH BARKOFF, trading as W. Sandorides & Co., 33, Old Bond Street, London,
Cigarette & Tobacco Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
An improved method of making fancy boxes by covering card or any other
suitable material with cork strips.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Fancy Boxes.
I, RALPH BARKOFF, trading as W. Sandorides & Co., of 33, Old Bond Street,
in the County of London, Cigarette Tobacco 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 the manufacture of fancy boxes particularly but not
exclusively adapted for use in packing tobacco, cigarettes and the like; the
object being to protect the tobacco or other contents of the box from injury by
moisture.
According to the method heretofore adopted in packing or enclosing tobacco,
cigarettes or the like wherein the wrapping or covering has generally consisted
of card or similar material, the contents are liable to deterioration or to contract
mould owing to the permeability of the material whereof the box or other cover* -
ing is composed.
A box made according to my improved method and designed to avoid the
above mentioned objections is represented in the accompanying drawings,
whereof Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the front and interior and Fig. 2 a
perspective view of the exterior of the box. The body or foundation is prefer-
ably formed of card and is constructed according to any of the modes ordinarily
practised; the upper portion or lid a and the lower portion b being first formed
and the liner c inserted subsequently. Having thus produced a body or founda-
tion, the portion a is served with a covering of cork a¹ which may be applied
in strips or otherwise as found most convenient; any suitable agglutinative
agent being used for fixing the same. The internal surface of the said portion
is similarly covered or lined. The external surface of the portion b is in a
like manner served with a cork covering b¹. A strip of sheet cork or of cork

page_text: covered textile fabric or other suitable material d is applied as shewn to form
a hinge. The edges of the cork in the interior of the portion b are concealed
by the liner c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I claim :-
The improved manufacture of fancy boxes substantially as herein described
and consisting in serving a foundation of card or other suitable material with
a covering of cork.
For the Applicant,
G. G. M. HARDINGHAM,
Chartered Patent Agent, 25, Great Winchester: Street, London, E.C.
Leather Polishing Discs.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 6th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1500
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Leather Polishing Discs.
EDWARD WHITTLE, 49, Buttermarket Street, Warrington, Currier and Leather
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
These discs are made of leather, conical & roller shape for dentists & others,
to be used on a lathe or rotating shaft for smoothing or polishing dental plates,
artificial teeth, gold, silver, & other metals, & other articles. These discs are
made out of thick pieces of soft leather, tanned, but not curried, & turned or
formed in a lathe to required shape, which may be round, conical, or bevel
edged, to suit any of the above purposes.
Dated this 18th day of January 1899.
Leather Polishing Discs.
EDWARD WHITTLE, of 49, Buttermarket Street, Warrington, Currier & Leather
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:
These discs are made out of thick pieces of soft leather, tanned in an ordinary
manner, but, not curried, and turned or formed in a lathe to required shape,
which may be round, conical or bevel edged, for the use of dentists, jewellers and
others, in smoothing or polishing dental plates, aritficial teeth, gold, silver, and
other metals, and other articles.
The leather discs for any of the above purposes are a distinct improvement
on the discs now in use, made of felt, vulcanite, rubber, or brushes, a finer
surface is obtained by the use of leather discs, and the articles can be polished
in less time by the use of them. It is not possible to turn or shape discs made
of felt, vulcanite, rubber, or brushes, or some of them of the size and shape of
some of the leather discs referred to.
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:-
The use of uncurried leather discs of various shapes and sizes for the purposes
hereinbefore described.
Dated this 98th day of November 1899
Improved Means for Connecting Driving Straps for Machinery.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Aug., 1899-Accepted, 30th Sept.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Connecting Driving Straps for Machinery.
I, EDMUND TOMLINSON, Engineer, of 2, Fibre Cottages, Iver Lane, Cowley,
near Uxbridge, 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:
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This invention relates to an improved connection for driving belts, and pro-
vides a simple device by which the ends can be secured together in an effective
manner. The device consists of a metal plate rivetted to each end of the belt
and provided with a number of projecting pins or studs which penetrate the
material of the belt and assist in securing the plate in place. The two plates
are provided with a hinged connection one plate being formed with a number
of hooks or open eyes which engage with a cross bar on the other plate so formed
that the parts can be disconnected by sliding one over the other.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had
to the accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. 1 is a side view of part
of a belt provided with my improved connection, Fig. 2 shows the connecting
parts separately and Fig. 3 illustrates the method of connecting and discon-
necting the parts.
A A are the metal plates which are secured to the ends of the belt B by the
rivets C. The plate A is formed with the hook extensions or eyes a which are
adapted to engage with the end bar a¹ on the second plate, this plate being
slotted to receive the hooks and to form the connecting bar.
The cross bar of the plate A¹ is slightly larger than the opening of the hooks
and cannot be disconnected from them directly. If however the plates are turned
over so that they are brought together back to back as shown in Fig 3 the
second plate can be readily slidden sideways clear of the hooks disconnecting
the plates. To connect them the same method is employed the plate having the
cross bar being slidden under the books.
Both plates are provided with the pins or studs D which extend into the
substance of the belt, but do not project at the underside. These pins serve to
secure the plates more efficiently to the belt and prevent any danger of their
becoming loose.
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 connection for driving belts, consisting of two plates secured
to the ends of the belt, a cross bar on one plate, and hooks or open eyes on the
other connected to the cross bar, the plates being connected or disconnected
by sliding one over the other, substantially as described and for the purposes
specified
Improvements in Captive Balloons.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Captive Balloons.
I, AUGUST RIEDINGER, of 23, Eisenhammerstrasse, Augsburg, in the Empire of
Germany, Balloon Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
In air balloons composed of a cylinder inclined against the horizon, such as are
described for instance in the English Patent No. 19978 of 1896, oscillations may
be prevented not by means of the kite or subsidiary or assistant balloons therein
described, but according to the present invention by means of planes or curved
surfaces arranged at the side of the main balloon, which surfaces oppose to the
oscillations of the balloon the same resistance as the said subsidiary balloons.
These surfaces are arranged on both sides of the main body of the balloon, and
each form an elongated rectangle, one longitudinal side of which is attached to
the girdle or belt of the balloon, whilst the other is secured by being connected
by a series of cords with the tackle and ring of the basket and with the holding
down rope.
These surfaces extend from the end of the cylindrical main body to at least the
centre of the cylinders and their width stands in proportion to their length as
about 1 to 4.
A surface extending all round the girdle may also be used and affords a similar
service to the surfaces herein before described, and does not require a connection
by means of cords with the tackle of the basket if its weight be so calculated that
it cannot be forced upwards by the wind.
The tail of the main balloon is also modified to serve as a further organ for
preventing oscillations. This consists of a series of conical cases open at both
ends, and of light material, all attached to a rope and connected with the girdle
of the main balloon. These cases form wind catchers in which the wind enters
at the wider end and emerges at the narrower one.
Such wind catchers may also if desired be suspended to the basket.
Dated this 10th dor of April 1899
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
I, AUGUST RIEDINGER, of 23, Eisenhammerstrasse, Augsburg, in the Empire of
Germany, Balloon Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
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page_text: W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Combined Life Belt and Pillow.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 30th Sept., 1899
[Communicated from abroad by W. C. MOELLER, of Drammen, in the Kingdom of
Norway, Manufacturer.]
Improved Combined Life Belt and Pillow.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M,E., of the Agency for Foreign
Patent Solicitors, 322, High Holborn, in the County of Middlesex, 6, Lord Street,
Liverpool, and 6, Bank Street, Manchester, both in the County of Lancaster, and
Lower Temple Street, Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Civil 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:
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The object of my invention is to provide a life belt, which at the same time
can be used as a berth pillow on board ship.
In carrying out my invention I fill the life belt with reindeer hair, but have
an empty space in the middle of the life belt, so it can be laid double and used
as a pillow.
The invention will easily be understood from the accompanying drawing,
which shews in Fig. 1 the life belt when used as such and in Fig. 2 the same
when used as pillow.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondent I declare that what I claim is :-
A life belt filled with reindeer hair and provided with an empty space in the
middle, so it can be folded double and serve as a pillow.
Dated this 29th day of August 1899
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Oil Cans and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 25th July, 1899-Accepted, 26th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Oil Cans and the like.
I, WILLI WOLFF, of Oberstein, 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:
This invention which relates to oil-cans or such like vessels for holding petro-
leum oil has for its object to prevent the loss of oil when upset and also to protect
the oil holder from contact with the flame thus preventing dangerous explosions.
In the drawings hereto appended.
Figures 1, and 2, are vertical sections of the can and,
Figure 3, is a front view of the clasp of the closing arrangement.
The arrangement is as follows:-In the upper part of the can a, a tube b is so
placed transversely through the can that one end of it discharges into the exit
opening c, while the other is closed by the opposite side of the can. In the tube b,
near the exit opening, there is an opening d which is closed by a stopper e, slidably
placed in the tube b, which is held in the closed position by the spring f. By
means of the stem or spindle 9, of the stopper c, and the thimble like clasp h,
attached to it, the stopper can be brought, according to the strength of the spring f,
into a position that it frees the opening d.
When the can is to be used, the hole d, is opened by the withdrawal of the
stopper e, the petroleum then runs from the holder a, through the exit-tube c.
When the can is upset so as to free the clasp h, the stopper e, under the influence
of the spring f, immediately closes the opening d so that no petroleum can escape
out of the can.
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 :-
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In oil cans for holding petroleum and other volatile oils the arrangement of a
stopper controlled by a spring for closing the exit and preventing the loss of oil
when the can is upset and which is opend by hand by means of a clasp and the
compression of the spring when oil is to be poured therefrom substantially in the
manner described and shown on the annexed drawings.