matthewleechen/300YearsOfBritishPatents huggingface dataset:
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 8th Dec., 1994

page_text: the same was rendered difficult and the durability of the rope lessened. These evils
have been completely removed by the above-described very simple contrivance,
which can be changed or replaced when desired, in which the rotation of the fork
and thereby the bending of the rope is limited.
.
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 catch-fork for rolleys, characterized by a forked shaft (k), which is pivotally
mounted at its lower end in a fixed block and in a collar underneath the fork, and
is held by means of a peg or pin (d) in a horizontal groove (g, h) in the collar, in
such a manner, that, if the rope in motion is inserted into its eccentric fork, it can
be rotated only through an angle (a db or b d c) corresponding to the permissible
bending of the rope and is then prevented from being raised out of its block, while
an aperture (f) perpendicular to the groove (g h) allows an easy changing or
replacing of the catch-fork.
Dated the 5th day of November 1894.
D. YOUNG & Co.,
11 & 12, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Locks.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1894-Accepted 17th Mar., 1894
Improvements in Locks.
I, NIELS GEORG SÖRENSEN, of 11 Blasieholmstorg, Stockholm, in the Kingdon
of Sweden, 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 guiding arrangement for the bolt and the tumblers of
locks of the kind in which the said tumblers move across the bolt, the said arrange-
ment consisting of guiding pins traversing the tumblers as well as the bolt and each
passing through its slot in the bolt and through one and the same slot in the
tumblers.
In this way a very reliable guide is obtained for the parts and at the same time
the work involved in the manufacture of the same is limited to the least possible.
amount.
In the accompanying drawing,
Figure 1 is a side elevation of the lock with the lock case open, and
Figure 2 is a section on the line xy, Figure 1.
The bolt A is guided partly in the usual way, its head passing through the-
plate B and partly by the pins C C passing through their respective slots D D
extending along the bolt. The tumbler E movable transversely over the bolt is
likewise provided with a slot F, through which the pins C C pass, the bolt as well
as the tumbler being thus guided by means of the said pins C C. The full lines.
in Figure 1 represent the locked position of the tumbler when it engages against
the notch G of the bolt, and the dotted lines represent the unlocked position of the
same.
It is evident that the said guiding arrangement can be used with more than one-
tumbler. The locking and unlocking is effected in the usual way by means of a key
acting upon the tumbler as well as upon the bolt. The position of the said key is
indicated in the drawing by dotted lines.
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 :-
In a lock, in which a bolt and one or more tumblers moving transversely over-
the latter, are employed, the arrangement by which the bolt and the tumblers have-
common guiding pins (CC) each passing through its slot in the bolt and through
a common slot in the tumblers, for the purpose of obtaining a simple guiding of the
bolt and tumblers.
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Dated this 14th day of February 1994.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Appliance for Suspending or Hanging Up Garments.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 15th May, 1894-Accepted, 23rd June, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Appliance for Suspending or Hanging Up Garments.
1 HERBERT JOHN HADDAN of the Firm of Herbert Haddan & Co., of
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C. London, Patent Agent do hereby declare
the nature of this invention, a communication to me from abroad by Hermann
Loeber of Egeln, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to hang up garments in such a manner that they
may be preserved and cleaned under the best conditions.
This invention is shown in the annexed drawing in which Fig. 1 is an elevation,
Fig. 2 plan of Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 side view in section of Fig. 1.
The improved garment support consists of two tension strips a, a¹ which at one
end are hinged or united at c so as to be capable of being folded and unfolded
whilst they can be secured sideways together or apart at a suitable distance by
means of a chain d; on the inner surface the strips are coated with any soft
material such as cloth or rubber b in order that when clamped on or over the
garment it may not be injured. At the top of one of the strips a a bow e is fixed
which is likewise covered with a soft layer b', and which in order to secure its
stability is supported by the post fl or by the hook f which serves for suspending
the whole arrangement, this hook being in the former case supported in or by the
said post which is made tubular to receive the shank of said hook. Between the
teusion strips the ends of trousers or other garments are clamped, whilst over
the bow, the coat and waistcoat are hung. By such method of hanging up articles
of dress they are held in as spread out a position as possible and thus protected
against becoming creased. This improved method of hanging up dresses may
likewise serve as a suitable holder for dresses to be brushed or cleaned.
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 :=
An improved dress holder consisting of two tension strips a, a' fitted at one end
with and capable of being folded and unfolded on a yielding hinge c, such strip
having at the opposite end a closing device d and being coated on their inner
surfaces with soft material, one of said strips carrying over it a bow e likewise
coated with any suitable soft material, all substantially as illustrated and for the
purpose set forth.
Dated this 15th day of May 1894.
H. J. HADDAN.
An Improved Lock for Cycles.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1894-Accepted. 8th Dec., 1894
An Improved Lock for Cycles.
I, CHARLES SANGSTER, of 3 Gloucester Street, Coventry, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in connection with the cycle lock described
in my Specification No. 789 of 1893 and is designed with the object of increasing
the utility of the lock by enabling it to be used, if so desired, as a simple bolt or
fastening without the necessity of first setting the cylinders or washers in
alignment.
The better to explain my meaning reference is made to the accompanying
drawings in which .-
Fig. 1. is a side elevation as in my former Specification.
Fig. 2. is a section showing the lock out of action.
Fig. 3. is a section showing the intermediate position, that is the lock is in action
but pot secured by the cylinders.
Fig. 4. is a section of the lock in action when secured by the cylinder
combination being disarranged.
Figs. 5 and 6. are section and plan respectively of the cylinders or washers
showing that the recesses therein are much increased, the former section being
shown by dotted lines.
In carrying my invention into effect I increase the depth of the recesses in the
said cylinders as shown in Fig. 5. the dotted lines showing the former section, so
that a certain amount of forward movement may be given to the bolt before the
projections B. thereon strike upon the centre diaphragms of the cylinders.
This freedom of action therefore allows the bolt to be projected beyond the face
of the lug on the loop or bearing and to engage with the lug on the steering bar
clip thereby locking the machine. To retain it in this position against the action
of the withdrawing spring I form a recess C. in the top projection or lug of the
loop or bearing so that the uppermost stud or projection D (by a partial turn being
given to the bolt) rides therein and the machine is fastened. This position is shown
in Fig. 3.
If however it is desired to bring the permutation locking into effect the
cylinders A. are set according to the prearranged combination and the bolt can
now be further projected, as shown in Fig. 4 and by disarranging the previous
setting of the cylinders, permanently locked in placed until it is desired to unlock
it by once more adjusting the cylinders in accordance with the said, prearranged
combination.
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 :-
In a lock for cycles, the combination of locking devices described in my

page_text: herein so as to enable the locking bolt to be used either with or without the
operation of the lettered or numbered cylinders.
Dated this 2nd day of November 1894.
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Patent Agents,
45, Holborn Viaduct, London, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in or connected with Music-stands.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd June, 1894-Accepted, 7th July, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in or connected with Music-stands.
I, HERMANN HOLTZ, of 36 Prinzenstrasse, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,.
Master Cabinet Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement, reference being had to the accompanying sheet-
of drawings and to the letters and figures marked thereon, that is to say :-
This invention relates to a music-stand provided with a sliding and folding
music-desk or easel.
In the drawings hereto annexed Figure 1 is an elevation, and Fignre 2 a plan,.
of a music-stand with my improvement applied thereto.
Below the top or table of the music-stand a is arranged a frame b adapted to slide
in and out like a drawer. The frame b is furnished at its front edge with a sloping
piece to which is hinged the flap c forming the desk or easel on which the
sheets of music are placed with their lower edges bearing on the said sloping
piece 61.
One or more hinged supports or props d holds or hold the flap or easel c in any
desired position for use. When the flap or easel c is not required to be used, it,
together with its support or prop d, can be folded down into the frame b, and with:
the latter can then be pushed into the upper part of the stand a, out of the way.
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 :-
The combination with a music-stand a of a sliding and folding music-desk.
consisting of a sliding drawer-like frame b, a hinged flap or easel c, and one or more
hinged supports or props d, substantially as described with reference to the:
annexed drawings.
Dated this 1st day of June 1894.
H. HOLTZ,
Per W. H. Beck,
115, Cannon Street, London, Agent..
Improvements in Boot and other Laces.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 25th May, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boot and other Laces.
I PHILIP GEORGE BARWELL of Herongate Brentwood Essex, Grocer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to an improved metal tag for boot, shoe, and other laces,.
which can be easily fitted on the end of the lace and will not be liable to be
pulled off.
The tag is formed from a small piece of brass or other metal stamped or
otherwise formed so as to have an H shape in cross section.
A part of the cross piece is cut away at one end for the purposes of more.
conveniently fitting the tag to the lace.
The lace is formed with a slit a little longer than the cross piece of the tag and'
terminating a little distance from the end of the lace. The tag is thrust or
threaded through this slit, the side pieces holding it in place.
It is then placed in a cylindrical mould and pressed, the sides of the tag being.
bent round the lace, completing the tag and fixing firmly.
This tag is specially suitable for leather laces but may also be employed for
laces of other kinds.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which
Figs. 1 and 2, show in side and end elevation respectively the formation of the
tag before placing on the lace.
Fig. 3 shows the end of the lace,
Fig. 4 the tag applied, and
Figs. 5 and 6 end and side elevations of the complete tag.
The tag before fitted on the lace is formed of H shape with side pieces A and
cross piece a connecting them. The part a is cut away at a¹ at one end forming a
notch and making it shorter than the parts A. The lace B is formed with the
slit b as shown in Fig. 3, and the tag is partly pushed through, the notch a' allowing
this to be done more readily. The tag is then fixed in the manner shown in
Fig. 4.
On pressing in a suitably formed mould, the sides A are bent round
biting the end of the lace tightly and forming a cylindrical tag, as shown in
Figs. 5 & 6. With this arrangement there will be no danger of the tag becoming
loose and getting pulled off, as the lace itself would have to give way.
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 tag for boot and other laces consisting of a metal strip of H shaped cross
section, fixed by being passed through a slit in the end of the lace and the sides
pressed into circular form substantially as and for the purposes specified.
2. The improved tag for boot and other laces formed from a metal strip of
H cross section, with a notch at one end, fitted by means of a slit in the lace and
pressed into a circular form substantially as described and shown and for the
purposes specified.
Dated this 4th day of April 1894
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
with
Year: 1894

page_text: .Date of Application, 8th Oct., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 5th July, 1895-Accepted, 8th Oct., 1895
EDWARD SEAMAN 29 Senior Street Harrow Road in the Parish of Paddington
in the County of London General Dealer 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 :-
Fig. 1 Top plate A shewing the front with cavity for receiving bolt B.
Fig. 11 Top plate A shewing the back with cavity for receiving bolt C.
Fig. II Sliding bolt with spring E and slanting front of bolt D.
Fi IV Screw with ring handle F
Improvements in or connected with Hair Curlers and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Aug., 1895-Accepted, 19th Oct., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Hair Curlers and the like.
1, EBENEZER ENTWISTLE of 51 Grosvenor Street, London Road Manchester
in the County of Lancaster, Manufacturer of Domestic and other Novelties, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
In order to make a light and unshearable apparatus that will draw out without
breaking the hair or feathers.
For curling or crimping I bend a piece of wire (or any other flexible material)
flat or otherwise forming two prongs of equal length, and twisting them together
at the end, thereby forming a screw lock. The bent part, I bend the same shape
as the keyhole of a lock, instead of semicircle, like an hair pin, as it gives more
elasticity to hair pins. The twisting of the ends together, in a screw-like form,
makes a sure lock to the pins and cannot be pulled out untill unlocked.
For ringlets or frizzing, the aforesaid wire or other flexible material is bent in a
zigzag form like the letter N or any other number of bends as may be required.
For heating any curling apparatus, I make a suitable shaped case for the
apparatus, or apparatuses, and place them both in boiling water or other hot
liquid, that will not heat the curling apparatus too hot to burn the hair.
Dated this 20th day of October 1894.
Improvements in or connected with Hair Curlers and the like.
EBENEZER ENTWISTLE of 9 Cutler Street Blackburn in the County of
Lancaster late of 51 Grosvenor Strect Manchester Manufacturer of Domestic and
other Novelties do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to produce, a light unshearable apparatus, that
will draw out without unfurling the hair.
And in order to accomplish the same I bend a piece of wire (or any other flexiblo
material) flat or otherwise in the manner as shown at "b" in the drawings herewith
thereby forming two prongs the said prongs are twisted at the onds as showu at а
in the said drawings.
"
The twisting of the ends together in a screw like form makes a sure lock to the
prongs and the hair cannot be pulled off untill unlocked.
Flat wire is best for locking therefore it is preferable when using round wire to
flaten the cuds for locking purposes.
Fig. 1. shows the apparatus closed and Fig. “2.' the apparatus open.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare what 1
claim is
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Improvements in the Manufacture of Leather for Gloves and other Purposes.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd July, 1894-Accepted, 4th Aug., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Leather for Gloves and other
Purposes.
I LEWIN COHN of Johanngeorgenstadt in the Empire of Germany, Kid Glove
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 :-
:-
In the manufacture of glacé or kid or other leather of which gloves are to be
made, it has been customary up to the present to provide the leather with colour
dressing in one tint on one side only so that the glove made thereof only presented
the desired colour and appearance on the outside.
Aiming in the manufacture of kid leather gloves to produce in the first instance
a good appearance at the least manufacturing cost, the flesh side of the skin which
is that side which when the glove is put on is in direct contact with the hand, has
been left raw and uncoloured, so that the glove after having been used a few times,
has a dirty appearance. It will be easily seen that it is the dirty inside of the glove
which detracts from the appearance of the whole. The principal reason for this
lies in the fact that in preparing the leather less care is taken with regard to the
treatment of the flesh side, and that this latter, rough by nature, becomes readily
dirty as can be easily imagined.
The present invention consists in manufacturing glove leather so that the same
care and treatment is applied to the flesh side of the kid or other leather to render
the same equally smooth and soft as the grain side or outer surface, and moreover
imparting to the flesh side the same or another suitable tint. This colouring and
dressing of the inside combines the advantages of neater appearance with that of
soiling less easily.
The choice of the tint for the inside may naturally be varied, and to obtain a
better appearance preferably a somewhat lighter tint should be chosen than that of
the outside.
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.
The improvements in the manufacture of kid and other leather for gloves and
other purposes consisting in colouring the flesh side with the same or different tints
substantially as and for the purpose described.
R. HADDAN,
Of the Firm of Herbert Haddan & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
Improved Safety Hook for Articles of Dress and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Dec., 1894-Accepted, 4th May, 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Safety Hook for Articles of Dress and the like.
I, ELIZABETH MOORE, 29 Waleron Buildings, Old Kent Road, in the
County of Surrey, Dressmaker, 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 :-
The improved dress hook constructed according to my invention is illustrated
in the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 is plan Fig. 2 perspective
view.
The hook is made of two pieces of wire. One end c of each of these pieces
of wire is curved after the manner of the corresponding part of the dress books
now commonly in use; the opposite ends c¹ c¹ of each of these pieces of wire
being likewise curved in a similar manner. These wires are then bent back
at d d and e e respectively to form the two loops a and b the loop 6 over-
lapping the loop a.
The ends cell are continued over the wires l m n o, and hold same
securely together by clinching said continuation.
The back part cc of the hook is attached to the material to be fastened in
the usual way. The feature of novelty in this improved hook is that it is
formed with two loops a b and affords greater security than dress hooks hitherto
used. In practice the parallel wires l m n o are in contact with each other.
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 :-
CLAIM.
An Improved Syphon Cistern.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Oct., 1894-Accepted, 10th Nov., 1894
An Improved Syphon Cistern.
THOMAS BRADSHAW JACK of 20, Linenhall Street Ballymena in the County of
Antrim, Ireland, Accountant do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved syphon cistern and will be best understood.
by reference to the drawing forming part of the Specification.
"
A cistern is made of any suitable size and material and provided with a ball
cock 3, G, affixed to the supply pipe A on the outside of the cistern. In the inside-
of the cisterna syphon D is fixed which is united at one end with the discharge
pipe G the other end being open and bell shaped. At a point in the lower end of
the supply pipe a small pipe C. is connected therewith and is conveyed to the open
end of the syphon D. On this pipe is attached a "push in" or ordinary stop cook
and on the top of the stop cock there is fixed an ornamental brass or other metal.
push in" knob which is fixed in the centre. This knob will have the word
push" painted thereon. When the knob is pressed it opens the stop cock and.
causes a column of water to rise quickly in the syphon and to overflow and start.
At a point where the ball cock enters the cistern in the inside thereof there.
is affixed to the pipe leading from the supply pipe a small pipe (E) which is
conveyed to the bottom of the cistern but not touching same. At the end of the
pipe is attached a small piece of india rubber tube curved inwardly. This pipe
causes the cistern to refil through the ball cock without any noise. The back of
the cistern is elevated on each side in a semi circular shape with screw holes F¹ F¹
so that the cistern can be screwed to a wall without brackets. At H. the overflow
pipe to the cistern is placed.
game.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is
"
(1.) In a syphon cistern a "push in or ordinary stop cock and on the top of the
stop cock an ornamental brass or other ornamental "push in " knob which is fixed
in the centre said stop cock being fixed on a small pipe leading from the supply pipe.
to the cistern.
(2.) In a syphon cistern a small pipe leading from the supply pipe at a point
where the ball cock enters the cistern which pipe is conveyed to the bottom of the
cistern but not touching same and to which is attached a small piece of india rubber
tube curved inwardly.
2011 1
Cooking Stove, Heated by Gas or Oil.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 7th Apr., 1894
Cooking Stove, Heated by Gas or Oil.
I, GEORGE SHREWSBURY of Calda Works Station Road Camberwell Gas
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 details of the stove are shewn on the accompanying drawings, viz. :-
Fig. 1. shows the stove in isometrical perspective.
Fig. II. shows a sectional plan of stove.
Fig. III. shows the stove in sectional elevation. The section is taken through
the centre of flues (letters A) A.
The heated air from the atmospheric burner or oil lamp after passing through
the two flues A A into the hot air chambers at sides of oven (B) (B) makes its
way through the two openings (C) (C) in top of stove beneath the hot plate (H) H.
The projections D (D) D D on the under side of this cause it to circulate all over
top of oven before escaping through vent E into the outer air.
Fig. IIII shows the cast iron hot plate H in plan with vent E for the escape of
hot air.
The dotted lines show the projections D D D which are cast on its under side,
also the two openings C. C. in top of stove above the flues.
The arrows show how the heated air after passing from the sides of oven through
these two openings C. C. is caused to circulate all over top of oven before escaping
through the vent E.
Fig. V. shows a side elevation of stove in section, the section being taken
through one of the flues A.
Fig. VI. shows the under side of atmospheric burner F and deflecting plate G.
which causes the heat to descend for the purpose of grilling, roasting & toasting
and at the same time heating the oven, shown in position Figures III and V.
Fig. VII. shows plan and section of atmospheric burner for fixing on top of
hot plate (H) and which when so fixed forms a completed burner for boiling
purposes. The top of hot plate (H) forming the bottom of burner Fig. VII.
Having now practically described and ascertained the nature of my said nven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The herein before mentioned improvements in or applicable to the construction
of ovens to be heated by gas or mineral oil and which improvements consist of
1. The formation and position of the flues (A) and flue spaces or hot air
chambers B.
2. The construction of the hot plate (H) by which arrangement a regular heat
is produced in all parts of the oven.
3. The formation of the atmospheric burner (F) with deflecting plate (G)
attached thereto.
4. The construction of the atmospheric burner Fig. VII. for fixing on the top
of hot plate (H) by which arrangement the hot plate (H) is made to form the
bottom part of burner as shown by reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this Twenty-seventh day of February 1894.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 1st May, 1894-Accepted, 2nd June, 1894

page_text: I may use these blocks to convert an ordinary English billiard table into one
suitable for the American cannon game.
The billiard spots and baulk lines may be permanently marked on the cloth as
shewn in Figure 1, as they will not give rise to any inconvenience when the table
is used for bagatelle.
I sometimes use a cross-bar such as F with an ordinary bagatelle table without
pockets in which case, the table can only be used for the cannon game of
billiards.
My invention can be used with a table of any dimensions.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. The combination with a bagatelle table provided or not with pockets, of a
cushioned cross-bar adapted to be secured in place at the ends of the semicircular
cushion, substantially as, and for the purpose, specified.
2. The means for blocking the entrances to the pockets of such a table or of
other billiard tables, substantially as described.
3. An improved convertible bagatelle and billiard table constructed substantially
as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day of April 1894.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Toy.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 28th Jan., 1895-Accepted, 2nd Mar., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Toy.
I, WILLIAM CHARLES LOCKWOOD Denby near Derby Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a toy which consists of a tube opening or ring which
may be of any suitable material, such as wood or metal. At or about the centre of
the tube and on the inside of same are fixed one or more pieces of elastic which are
attached to a ball of suitable material. The object is to cause the ball to pass or
"shoot" through the tube by stretching the elastic. The tube being held in one
hand and the ball in the other. An object or figure may be placed at one end of
tube, to be struck by the ball, if desired."
Dated this 28th day of November 1894.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant...
I, WILLIAM CHARLES LOCKWOOD Denby near Derby Engineer do hereby-
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to a toy which consists of a tube, opening or ring which.
may be of any suitable material such as wood or metal.
At or about the centre of the tube and on the inside of same are fixed one or
more pieces of elastic which are attached to a ball of suitable material.
The object
is to cause the ball to pass or "shoot" through the tube by stretching the elastic.
The tube being held in one hand and the ball in the other. An object or figure
may be placed at one end of the tube, to be struck by the ball aforesaid.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I now refer to the annexed.
drawings in which:-
Figure 1 is a side elevation of my invention.
a is the tube which has the conical or enlarged ends. b, b, are pieces of elastic-
attached to the ball c and to the tube a, so that by stretching the elastic the ball
may be caused to pass or "shoot" through the tube a. If desired I may hinge or
fix a figure or object at one end of the tube a, so as to be struck by the ball c after
it has passed or "shot" through the tube a.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :
1. In a toy of the class herein described, a tube to which a ball is attached by
means of elastic bands with or without a figure or object attached to one end of
the tube substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated this 28th day of January 1895.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
An Improvement relating to Jugs, Mugs, Tea and Coffee Pots, and other Vessels used for Pouring Liquids from.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1894-Accepted, 23rd June, 1894
UUMI MEIE DI PITIVATION
An Improvement relating to Jugs, Mugs, Tea and Coffee Pots, and
other Vessels used for Pouring Liquids from.
FREDERIC THOMAS KENNING FIRMIN, of 2 Commercial Road Woking, in the
County of Surrey Commission 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 an improvement on a former invention for which
Letters Patent were granted to me dated 15th June 1892 No. 11271, for "An
Improvement relating to Jugs, Mugs Tea and Coffee Pots, and other Vessels used
for Pouring Liquids from."
I have found in practice that vessels constructed according to the invention
described in the Specification of the aforesaid Letters Patent possessed certain
disadvantages, inasmuch as the liquid that runs into the channel formed by the lip.
or lips a therein referred to, is liable to be spilt, when the vessel is again tilted.
Now in order to obviate the above objection according to this invention I make
an aperture at the back, communicating with the interior of the vessel, and the
channel formed by the lip a; so that when any liquid finds its way into the channel
it may not remain there, but find its way back into the vessel.
And in order that my said invention may be better understood, I will now
proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings:
in which :-
Fig. 1 shews elevation of a jug, constructed according to my invention.
Fig. 2 section of same.
Fig. 3 shews my invention as applied to a mug;
Fig. 4 as applied to a tea pot.
Fig. 5 section of back upper part of mug.
Fig. 6 section of top portion of spout of tea pot.
Fig. 7 shews section of top of a bottle with my invention applied.
Similar letters denote the same parts in all the views.
a shews the lip forming the channel b. hole or there may be more than one
communicating with the interior of vessel, and the channel formed by the lip a.
It will be seen in the case of a bottle that the hole b should be in such a
position as to be closed, when the cork or stopper c is inserted. I may if desirable
have more than one hole b.
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 :-
:-
In vessels for pouring liquids from the lip portion or channel a, in combination
with the hole or holes b; substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 19th day of May 1894.
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Folding Tables or Seats.
Year: 1894

page_text: ate of Application, 21st Sept., 1894-Accepted, 27th Oct., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Folding Tables or Seats.
I, KARL JOSEPH WÖRRLEIN of 34 Vereinsstrasse, Eimsbüttel, Hamburg in
the German Empire, Joiner, 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 folding table or seat having a flexible top which may
be rolled around the legs.
The accompanying drawings, reference to which is hereinafter made, illustrate
in what manner this invention may be carried into effect.
Figure 1 illustrates in perspective a table constructed according to this invention
in its open position.
Figure 2 represents a side elevation of the table with a partial section shewing
the connection of the table top with the legs.
Figure 3 shews a plan of the table with the top removed and only indicated by
dotted lines.
Figures 4 and 5 represent respectively side and end elevations of the table in its
folded position.
The table has four legs a, b, c, d, approximately triangular in cross section and
pivotted together by screws or pins e as shewn in Figures 4 and 5 in such a manner
that the legs cross each other when they are opened to support the table top.
When they are closed they form an approximately circular staff or rod having a
vacant sector to contain or partially contain the cross pieces f, which are
preferably of the cross section shewn. One end of each of the legs is provided
with a peg g, these pegs fitting into corresponding holes in the cross pieces f
which support the table top and keep the legs a, d, and b, c, in their open
positions. The table top h is flexible and capable of being rolled, and is formed
on its under side with notches or recesses i. The cross pieces f enter or engage
with the recesses and are prevented from withdrawing by the slides, pivotted
brackets or similar devices k.
A table constructed as described possesses great strength as any pressure on the
top tends to spread the legs out and this motion is prevented by the recesses or
notches i.
In taking the table to pieces to fold it up, the slides or equivalent devices k are
first withdrawn, the cross pieces are moved in towards the centre of the table,
and the top is removed. The cross pieces are then separated from the legs, the
legs are folded together as shewn in Figure 5, the cross pieces are laid in line with
one another entering the vacant sector in the legs, and the table top is rolled
around the lot.
It will of course be evident that articles constructed according to this invention
may be used either as tables or as seats or chairs.
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 folding table or the like constructed and arranged substantially as herein-
before described and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day of September 1894.
WILLIAM E. HEYS,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Combined Arm Chair and Night Commode.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Combined Arm Chair and Night Commode.
A communication by EDMUND RAll, of 49 B, Hasenbergstrasse, Stuttgart, in the
Empire of Germany, Manufacturer.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of The Agency for
Foreign Patent Solicitors, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, and 6, Bank Street,
Manchester, both in the County of Lancaster, and 323, High Holborn, in the
County of Middlesex, 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:-
This invention has for its object to form a combined arm chair and night
commode with reversible seat, in such a way that one sitting surface serves for use
as an ordinary chair, the other as a night stool, the turning pivots being so arranged
that for both purposes one sitting surface stands exactly as high as the other,
or forms a suitable continuation of the arm chair frame round the reversible seat,
in such a way that the occupant of the chair assumes the same position for both
ways of using it.
This improved chair is shown on the accompanying drawing,
Figures 1, 2 and 3 being 3 vertical sections and
Figure 4 a horizontal section.
The seat frame B is upholstered on one side B and contains on the other the
the receptacle C, which is fixed to the seat frame B, as is its cover, by means of
two revolving arms or clips c. After the arms or clips & have been turned, the lid
of the vessel C may be removed and the latter used or emptied. For the latter
purpose there are two openings o provided at the side of the main opening for the
vessel C, which side openings afford room for inserting the fingers under the edge
of the vessel with the object of lifting the same out.
The upholstered part B of the seat B is made so high that its surface is as far
from the two pivots of the scat as the sitting surface of the vessel C, so that,
when the sent is turned about, either the upper or the lower sitting, surface
will coincide with the upholstered part a of the chair frame A as shown in
Figures 2 and 3. For holding the reversible seat B fixed in either position, an
adjustable pin d is employed which is attached to the front of the frame A and
which engages in suitable openings in the seat frame B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion 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 combined arm chair and night commode, which consists in forming the inner
part of the chair as a reversible seat so that either of its seat surfaces when in use
will stand at the same level as the part of the seat which is attached to the chair
frame, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 19th day of June 1894.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Agents.
An Improved Nut-locking Device.
Year: 1894

page_text: An Improved Nut-locking Device.
1, GEORGE GATTON MELHUISH HARDINGHAM, of 191, Fleet Street, in the-
City of London, Civil Engineer and Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention (a communication to me from Harry Wellesley
Armstrong, of Oakmont, in the County of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania,.
United States of America, Manufacturer,) and in what manuer the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following.
statement :-
This invention relates to an improved nut-locking device or washer.
In the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1 is a plan of the improved device.
Figs. 2 and 3 are corresponding side elevations.
The invention belongs to the spring-washer class of nut-locking devices, and is:
designed to afford a nut-lock having improved qualities for holding the nut.
It consists in a spring-washer of helical form with a single convolution, one end
of the washer projecting tangentially a short distance beyond the other, and the
two end portions being preferably somewhat bowed to constitute concavities which
give a double spring action to the washer when the nut is screwed home upon it..
The bowing of the short arm is very important, since it gives the biting action.
directly upon the nut.
As shown in the drawings, one end 2 of the washer projects tangentially beyond.
the other end 3, and terminates without having a lateral rectangularly flexed
extension, which would interfere with the holding action, weaken the washer and
increase its cost of manufacture. The ends 2 and 3 terminate in sharp edges or
points adapted to bite into the metal against which they press, and the end-portions.
of the washer are made concave as at 4 and 5 to form springs on both sides of the
washer.
The washer is placed on the bolt, and the nut screwed against it in the usual.
way. The sharp ends of the washer bite respectively into the nut and fish-plate,
or other metal surface against which the washer bears, and hold the nut with.
great security by reason of the spring action afforded by the concave portions 4
and 5. The extension of the end 2, by rendering its bearing on the nut or plate.
more remote from the centre, enhances its holding power and spring action, and.
prevents the washer getting into the hole of the fish-plate.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention.
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I claim :-
1. A nut-locking device or washer of helical form, one end projecting tangentially
a short distance beyond the other, the end portions being formed with concavities.
to give a double spring action, substantially as herein described.
2. A nut-locking device or washer of helical form, having one end projecting
tangentially a short distance only beyond the other, substantially as shown in the
accompanying drawings.
Deted the 2nd day of May 1894.
G. G. M. HARDINGHAM..
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1894-Accepted, 18th Aug., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
I SAMUEL ROBERT ENGLISH, 16 Addison Villas, Addison Street, Nottingham,
Pipe Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertaine l in
and by the following statement :-
I employ a piece of plain or perforated sheet iron, steel, brass, or other suitable
metal, approximating in shape to that shown at Figure 1. Or a piece of
horizontally embossed, fluted or corrugated metal as shown in section at Figure 2.
Or a piece of wire gauze of suitable mesh as shown at Figure 3, or a piece of plain
or perforated sheet asbestos, bent to the shape of a cone or thimble to fit and form
a lining for the interior of each pipe bowl. Figure 4 shows in section the bowl of
a pipe lined with corrugated metal, said lining extends from near the bottom of the
bowl to about one sixteenth of an inch from the top.
When linings so constructed are placed in pipes of briar wood, or other wood or
material they prevent the interior of the bowls from being charred or burnt, and
also keep the pipes cool.
Pipes so lined may be made much thinner than heretofore.
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 construction and employment of linings in the bowls of tobacco pipes to keep
them cool and prevent them being charred or burnt, substantially as described and
illustrated in the drawings annexed.
Dated this Eleventh day of July 1894.
H. W. GOUGH, C.E.,
Agent.
Improvements in Picking Straps and Picking Sticks for Looms.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Picking Straps and Picking Sticks for Looms.
WILLIAM ATHERTON, Oxford Road Leather Works, Todmorden, in the County
of Yorkshire, 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 :-
The object of my invention is to produce an improved picking-strap, and an
improved picking-stick for looms, that shall have superior wearing qualities to those
now in general use.
In carrying out my object, instead of using one long picking-strap, as is generally
the case, I make what I technically term a "tug" A, by fastening two or more
lavers of leather or other material together, as shown in Figures 1. and 4.
In this "tug" A, I make a hole a', through the several layers of leather or other
material, which I preferably make of a square or diamond shape, as shewn in
Figure 2, and in the "tug "A, I also make a hole or slot a².
I make the end of my improved picking-stick B. of a square or diamond shape,
as shewn in Figure 3, and of such dimensions, that it can be pushed into the
hole a' in the "tug" A, in which it will fit tightly.
The manner of applying my invention is as follows:-I put the "tug" A. upon
the end of the picking stick B, as shewn in Figure 4, I then pass one end of a
short leather strap C. through the hole or slot a' and fasten it by any well known
means, and to the reverse end of the strap C, I fix a picker in the manner in
general use. The picker is then put upon the loom spindle.
The picking stick B. (upon which is the "tug" A.) and the picking strap C,
operate the picker, by the motion given by the loom in the usual manner.
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 looms for weaving textile fabrics, the employment of a picking-stick,
having a square or diamond shaped end as described.
2. In looms for weaving textile fabrics, the employment of a
"
tug
fixed upou
a picking-stick, in combination with the short picking-strap, fastened to a picker
as described.
Dated this 12th day of March 1894
H. & R. T. LORD,
Agents for Applicant.