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Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 24th Nov., 1898
I, ROBERT COOKE SAYER, of 11, Clyde Road, Redland, Bristol, 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:-
The object is to reduce the friction and noise of toothed gearing and obtains
by having wholly, or in part laminated wheels and teeth formed with concentric
rigid, or excentric flexible rollers on lubricated ball bearings.
See the two drawings where
Figs. 1, 2 and 3 show sectional elevations of different forms of teeth.
Figs. 4 to 7 cross sections of the same on lines a and b Fig. 1; - Fig. 2:
and Fig. 3.
A and B show fellow pinions to engage: Ca wheel to roll upon a rack rail D):
their teeth E engage with the teeth F: the wheels A, B, C are formed wholly or in
part of plates 1 which produced form the roller teeth E: the outer ones of
pinion A project for a guide to its fellow B: alternate plates 2 form spaces for
the rollers 3, and elastic rings 6 retain oil for their bearing balls 7 to run in upon
the bolts S, that connect the part together; or as at Figs. 1 and the rollers are
formed as flexible bands 5, and the balls 7 run upon the intermediate plates 2
connected by bolts 8.
When necessary as at Figs. 3 and 7 the roller bands 5 are united as one, the
bolts 8 are hollow and have a valve 9 elastic ball 10 strainer 11 screw bolt 12
for admitting the oil through the hole closed by 12, into which the union of the
oil container is screwed, and enables the oil to be pumped through the strainer 11
and past the valve 9. compressing the ball 10 that keeps 9 to its seat and exerting
a pressure upon the oil that passes to and from all the balls 7 in the direction of
the arrows and out when desired for cleansing at the second bolt 8: oil is also
supplied to the top chamber 13 through a hollow bolt 14 and elastic rollers 15 on
screw bolts 16 and bands 115 retain it.
When the thickness of the plates 1 admit, the balls 7, Fig. 5, are substituted by
rollers having spindles to run in grooves to retain them instead of the band
rollers 5.
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
Pinions and wheels, with their gearing teeth on one or both, formed of plates,
spaces formed by the plates, concentric or excentric rollers on balls within the

page_text: spaces and able to run on plates or bolts holding all together and having a valve,
elastic ball, strainer and screw bolt to admit oil and elastic rollers or rings to retain
it bearing rollers with spindles to run in grooves in the plates substantially as
described and shown on the drawings.
Dated thi. 02nd dow of Nazombor 1807
Improvements in and relating to Brushes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1897--Accepted, 21st Aug.,
1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Brushes.
I, EDWARD JOHN DOVE, 5, St. Nicholas Buildings, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Manufacturer
of Cement, 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 improvements in brushes used in connection with coating
iron, steel or other metal structures with suitable compositions to prevent corrosion
and thereby add to the preservation of same, and has for its object to provide means
whereby the brushes will be rendered stronger and more efficacious than heretofore.
Hitherto the hair used in connection with these brushes has been secured to the
stocks by means of thread, string, and like material, and which by reason of this class
of work being of such a heavy and tenacious nature, these have been found defective
owing to the threads or the like breaking, thus causing the hair to be loosened and
withdrawn from the stocks and finally adhering to the structure being coated, thus
giving same a very unpleasant and unfinished appearance.
Now in accordance with my Invention, and with a view to overcome the above
objections, I secure the hair or fibre or hair and fibre to the stocks by means of steel
or other suitable metal wire; also as shown in the accompanying Drawing, I fix the
hair or fibre or hair and fibre to the stock at right angles thus rendering the brush
more suitable for this class of work.
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 brushes used in connection with coating iron, steel, or metal structures with
Buitable compositions to prevent corrosion and thereby add to the preservation of
same, the fastening of the hair to the stocks at right angles by means of suitable
metal wire, as and for the purposes herein set forth.
h day of July 1897.
V. LAZARUS,
1, Furnival Street, Holborn, E.C., Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Driving Reins.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Apr, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 1st Jan., 1898-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1898
Improvements in and connected with Driving Reins.
NICHOLAS ALEXANDER SWAFFIELD, Victoria Street, Bridport, Dorset, Rope &
Twine Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
An improved rein for preventing a horse or horses from moving forward when
left unattended between the shafts of a trap, cart, or other wheeled vehicle.
This is accomplished by a rein made from cotton, hemp or other fibre, the ends
of which are attached to the bit of the horse or horses by rings, spring hooks, or
other fastening, the other end of rein being attached to the wheel or wheels of
vehicle by spring hook or other fastening.
NICHOLAS ALEXANDER SWAFFIELD, Rope Manufacturer, Victoria Street, Bridport,
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 rein is made from hemp, flax, cotton, or other fibrous material.
About four feet from one end of the rope is spliced an end of rope about three
feet nine inches in length. At both ends are fixed spring hooks A & B or other
fastenings to attach to the bit of the horse. At the other end of the rein another
spring hook, C is fastened, while in the middle is fixed a collar D made from wood,
iron, or other material fixed in position by a screw or screws. A ring is fixed in
the shaft of the vehicle through which the rein passes.
The action is as follows; The two hooks A & B at one end of the rein are
fastened to the bit of the horse, and the hook C at the other end of rain, when in use
to the rim of the wheel. The rein having been passed through the ring the collar D
is adjusted to the requisite distance from the said ring. When leaving the
horse unattended the spring hook is fastened to the wheel consequently when the
horse attempts to move the wheel slightly revolves, thus exerting a pressure on
the head of the horse. To prevent this pressure hurting the neck of the animal the
collar on rein is fixed at such distance from the ring in the shaft that when
sufficient pressure has been exerted, the said collar is drawn tightly against the
ring which takes the strain.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
(1) A rein to prevent a horse moving forward when left unattended between the
shafts of a vehicle substantially as shown with reference to the drawing.
Dated this the 30th day of December 1897.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th May, 1897-Accepted, 24th July, 1897
We, ELIAS ROSENBERG of 34 Theaterstrasse Chemnitz, and ERNST GUIDO RIEDEL
of Einsiedel near Chemnitz, both in the Empire of Germany merchants do hereby
declare the nature of our invention and in what manner the sane is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
The present invention relates to umbrella frames and consists in substituting
ball joints for the pivots hitherto employed to connect the ribs to the stick at the
upper ends and the stretchers to the ribs and runners.
The wire pivots hitherto employed are very liable to rust and break and in
getting disengaged to run through the umbrella covering rendering the same
practically worthless.
And in order to render the present specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote
similar parts throughout the several views:-
Fig. 1 is a part vertical section and part side clevation of an umbrella frame
constructed according to the present invention,
Fig. 2 a plan partly in horizontal section of Figure 1,
Fig. 3 a side elevation of the ball joints connecting the upper ends of the ribs
to the stick,
Fig. 4 a detail elevation of the joint between the ribs and stretchers and
Fig. 5 a detail side elevation of the connections between the runner and stretcher
ends.
The joint between the upper ends of the ribs and the stick is formed by the
cap c fast on the stick and having therein a collar having recesses formed therein
to receive the balls formed on the ends of the ribs, said balls being adapted to
work in the recesses of the collar and slots formed in the cap as clearly shown
at Figures 1 and 3.
At the point where the ribs and stretchers join, the former are provided with a
bearing to receive the ball at the end of each stretcher e said bearing & being
fixed in suitable manner to the rib a and having spherical recesses to engage each
side of the ball.
The lower connection of the stretchers to the runner is similar to the upper
with the exception that the runner is of course not fast on the stick as is the upper
cap. The runner f consists of a slotted cap similar to the cap c and having therein
a collar similar to having the recesses formed therein as at be the parts being
merely arranged in the reverse manner.
Umbrellas constructed on the above mentioned principle, open and close very
easily and there is no danger of the stretchers becoming disengaged and penetrating
the cover of the umbrella.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is:
1. Umbrella frame consisting of upper cap, ribs, stretchers and runner, the

page_text: connections between said parts being formed by means of ball joints in the manner
and for the purpose substantially as described.
2. The improved umbrella frame substantially as described and shown.
DL
11907
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 19th June, 1897
CHARLES JOSEPH CONNOCKк No. 1 Brewery Road Eastleigh Hampshire
Carpenter and 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 :-
My invention is a fence to be adjusted to an ordinary firmer chisel, and the
object is to enable the chisel to be used with precision on a concave surface.
In carrying the invention into effect, I proceed in or about the following manner,
making reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is a side view, showing internal parts by means of dotted lines,
Fig. 2 is a view of the metal casting, channelled out to receive chisel,
Fig. 3 is a plan of the metal casting shewing the steel mouthpiece fixed in
position, and
Fig. 4 is a view of the steel mouthpiece and wings, similar numerals in each
figure, representing similar parts.
is a metal casting channelled out to receive the chisel. 2 is the bed upon
which the chisel rests. 3 is a metal lever pivoted at 4, which, being actuated by a
set-screw 5, holds the fence in position on chisel. 6 is a steel mouthpiece, fixed
with its upper edges flush with the upper edge of casting, by its wings being brazed
to its inner sides.
I do not confine myself to the precise shape, or to the relative proportions of
the various parts described in the specification, or exemplified in the accompanying
drawings, as any or all of them may be varied to suit different sized chisels, without
departing from the spirit of my invention.
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 an adjustable chisel fence, a metal casting, channelled out to receive
chisel, curved on the under, or face side, having a steel mouthpiece fixed to fence
by means of wings, brazed to the inner sides of casting, which may be attached to
chisel by means of a lever and set-screw, the whole substantially as described in
the above specification, and exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
(2) The invention of an adjustable chisel fence, the said invention being provided
for substantially, as described in the above specification, and exemplified in the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 17th day of April 1897.
Improved Chimney and Ventilating Top.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd June, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 12th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 2nd June, 1898
DIONAL DIECIFICATION.
Improved Chimney and Ventilating Top.
ALFRED HERBERT JORDAN, Glenside, Freemantle Road, Eastville, Bristol,
Commercial Traveller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
Consists of a chimney pot or other ordinary exit for smoke or air, with a cover
placed at a fixed or variable distance above it, the said cover to be attached to said
chimney pot or other exit.
The space between the said cover and chimney pot or other ordinary exit for
smoke or air, to be surrounded with a band made in the shape of two truncated
cones fixed base to base, at sufficient distance from the said space to allow of the
free passage of smoke or air both upwards and downwards.
The invention in whatever material, to comprise either the whole pot with
top as described above made in complete form, or the top as described above,
separately made to fit any chimney.
Dated this First day of June 1897
Improved Chimney and Ventilating Top.
ALFRED HERBERT JORDAN, Glenside, Freemantle Road, Eastville, Bristol,
Commercial Traveller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement reference being made to the accompanying
sheet of drawings:-
Improved chimney and ventilating top consists of a chimney pot or other
ordinary exit for smoke or air with a cover A placed at a fixed or variable
distance above it, said cover to be attached to said chimney pot or other exit.
The space between the said cover and chimney pot or other ordinary exit for
smoke or air to be surrounded with a band B made in the shape of two truncated
cones fixed base to base at sufficient distance from the said space to allow of the
free passage of smoke or air both upwards and downwards.
The invention in whatever material to comprise either the whole pot with top
as described above made in complete form or the top as described above separately
made to fit any chimney.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The surrounding of a space between the cover A and top of chimney pot or
other exit for smoke or air, and at a distance therefrom by a band B formed
of two truncated cones fixed base to base.
2. The combination of the following parts as described in the Complete Specifica-
tion above namely the cover A, the single band B made of two truncated cones fixed
base to base and the space between the said band and cover and chimney pot or
other ordinary exit for smoke or air in such a manner as to provide for exit of
smoke or air upwards or downwards.
Improved Flexible Photographic Positives.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Flexible Photographic Positives.
I, GUSTAV SCHNITZLER, of 31, St. Anna Straat, Nijmegen in the Kingdom of
Holland, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to the production of photographic positive pictures upon
transparent flexible material which may either be colourless or tinted, which
pictures give the same effect when examined from either side, do not require to be
mounted and are very permanent and resistant. In these pictures the material to
be printed upon in the usual manner by the superimposed negative can be kept
ready exactly as in the case of the ordinary positive paper in large sheets or in
specially cut sizes. The material which I make use of for this purpose consists of
transparent celluloid, which is rolled into plates of the thickness of a sheet of
paper, and may be either_colourless or of any desired colour or tint and which
bears the sensitive film. The treatment of the positive in respect to the exposure,
development and fixing is in all stages similar to that in the positives of the usual
kind.
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 :-
Positive photographic prints transparent, colourless, or coloured, obtained by
superimposing the sensitive film upon thin colourless or coloured celluloid sheets
substantially as described.
Dated this 26th day of March 1897.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Driving Mechanism for Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: [Communicated from abroad by JOSEF BRITZ, of Brühl Baden, in the Empiro
of Germany, Mechanician.]
Improvements in and relating to Driving Mechanism for Cycles.
I, CHARLES JUNGE, of Lincoln Chambers, 75 Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Consulting Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to driving mechanism for cycles.
The advantages of the improved mechanism constructed according to my said
invention consist chiefly in the possibility it affords of giving the cycle frame a
suitable and simpler form, so that a very favourable distribution of the load will
be obtained. Moreover, by dispensing with the chain gear the distance between
the road wheels may be reduced to a minimum.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 shows my driving mechanism applied to a cycle with a frame pre-
senting an appropriate form.
Figures 2, 3 and 4 are a side elevation vertical section and horizontal section,
showing parts of the mechanism.
This mechanism consists substantially of an internally toothed and cup-shaped
wheel A which may be arranged one on each side of the frame. The wheel A
is made in one piece with the crank A' and effects the driving by engaging with
a pinion B which is fixed to the axle of the driving wheel, and causing such
pinion to make a much greater number of revolutions.
In order that the described gear may always mesh in a proper manner, it is
necessary to suitably support the internally toothed wheel A. For this purpose
I provide a double-coned pin C to form a ball bearing (Figure 3), such pin being
secured at a suitable point to the cycle frame. One cone c of this pin is adapted
to be re-adjusted by providing a number of thin discs c¹ so that on removal of one
of them the cone may be tightened again.
By the cup-shaped form of the wheel A I ensure a dust-proof cover for the
gearing.
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:-
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A driving mechanism for cycles, having a cup-shaped and internally toothed
wheel A made in one piece with the crank, which wheel engages with a
pinion B

page_text: fixed to the axle of the driving wheel, and is adapted to rotate upon a double-
coned pin C to form a ball bearing, one cone c being fitted to be re-adjusted by
means of thin discs c¹, substantially as set forth.
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Improved Means and Appliances connected with the Driving of Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 19th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means and Appliances connected with the Driving
of Cycles.
I, GUSTAVE ADOLPH ZOBEL, of 81, Euston Road, London, Cycle 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 improved means and appliances connected chiefly with
the driving of bicycles and tricycles.
For the purpose of my said invention, I employ cranked cranks to the pedal axle,
and from said cranks by rods or wires, such as those used in pianos, I attach to other
cranks on the hub or the axle of the hind wheel, or it may be to the front wheel if
so desired for propulsion purposes and either direct for operating said wheel or by the
aid of intermediate gear for speeding purposes.
The cranked portions of the cranks are not in line with the pedal pin and the axle
to obviate the dead centres which otherwise exist in the rotation.
My invention is clearly shown on the annexed drawings.
Figure 1 side elevation of a bicycle.
Figure 2 detached plan view of one of my pedal cranks.
A, A, are the main cranks affixed to the axle B which runs within the
bracket C.
D, D, are extra cranks in the main cranks A, A. E, E, are rods or wires, such
as stout piano wires, connecting the cranks D, D, to cranks E', E¹, of the axle F of
the rear drive wheel F¹, said axle F being surrounded by a box G within which any
kind of speed gear can be arranged as desired.
I is the ordinary frame of a bicycle. J the seat. K the handle and handle bar,
and L the leading wheel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the saine is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
As the driving appliances of cycles, the construction and employment of cranked
cranks A, A, D, D, and connected by rods E, E, to cranks E, E, in the manner
specified.
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Bated
this 20th day of December 1897.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London.
Agent for the said Gustave Adolph Zobel.
Improvements in Extension Tables.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Extension Tables.
I, JOSEPH HAMPSON, Cabinet Maker, of Church Street, Wigan, in the County
of Lancaster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in extension tables, whereby the table
top is in two parts, each part being provided with slides which are capable of
sliding in grooves made to correspond with the said slides in the table sides and
ends. The joint of these halves being in the centre of the table, it will be
understood that the said halves can be pulled apart by sliding the halves in the
grooves provided for them, thus giveing room for an extension piece or pieces to
be filled in between them, thereby extending the table. The aforementioned ex-
tension piece or pieces when not in use can be supported on ledges or shelves
under the table top.
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JOSEPH HAMPSON, Cabinet Maker, Church Street, Wigan, in the County
of Lancaster, 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 extension tables whereby the table
top is in two parts each part being provided with slides which are capable of
sliding in grooves, made to correspond with the said slides in the table sides and
ends, the joints of these halves being in the centre of the table it will be
understood that the said halves can be pulled apart by sliding the halves in the
grooves provided for them thus giving room for an extension piece or pieces to
be filled in between them, thereby extending the table. The above mentioned
piece or pieces when not in use can be supported on ledges or shelves under the "
table top.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I will refer to the accom-
paning sheet of drawings. Fig. 1 of the accompaning drawings is a front view
of the table when fully extended showing leaf inserted in the centre. Fig. 2
is a section of the table through A, B. Fig. 3 is the plan and elevation of sliding
halve of table top in all the figures the same letters are used to indicate corre-
sponding parts. Refering to the sheet of drawings the dovetail slide marked F
Fig. 2 and 3 is screwed to the under side of table top, and slides in the correspond-

page_text: ing dovetail slot marked E in table end rail. The slides marked D in Fig. 2
and 3 are also screwed to the under side of top and slide in the groves marked C
in the table sides.
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 principal of an extending table by the construction of the slides as described
above and illustrated in the accompaniang drawings. The said slides" to be
constructed of any suitable timber or metal.
An Improvement in Commutator Connections for Dynamo Electric Machines and Motors.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
An Improvement in Commutator Connections for Dynamo Electric
Machines and Motors.
We, SIEMENS BROTHERS & Co. LIMITED, of 12 Queen Anne's Gate,
Westminster in the County of London, and AUGUSTUS GROTEFELD, of 11 Gilbert
Terrace, Charlton Lane, in the County of Kent Electrical Engineers, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following:
statement :-
The pieces of metal which make electrical connections from the armature bars:
of a dynamo electric machine or motor to the commutator segments, especially
when they are of considerable sectional area for conveying great currents, are
liable, owing to their rigidity, to become broken away or separated from the bars
at the places where they are jointed to them. This invention relates to a con-
struction and mode of jointing these connecting pieces, so as to avoid fracture, as.
we shall describe referring to the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 is a side view and Figure 2 is a front view, S is part of one of the
armature bars and B is part of the corresponding commutator segment. C is
the connecting piece, which, according to this invention, consists of wire gauze,.
preferably copper, folded a number of times on itself, so as to give the required
area of conductor section, and yet to remain more or less flexible. The edges of
the gauze are preferably soldered up for a width of about th inch before folding.
in order that all the wires may form a continuous metallic connection between
the commutator segment and the armature bar. One end of C is soldered into.
a slot cut in the end of B and also secured by two rivets. The other end is.
soldered and rivetted to a pair of cheeks A which clamp between them the armature
bar S to which also they are soldered.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven--
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
Connecting an armature bar to a commutator segment by wire gauze folded in
several thicknesses jointed to the bar and the segment, substantially as and for the
purpose set forth.
Dated this 5th day of lanwory 1897
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants..
Improvements in Electric Cables and in their Manufacture.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Mar., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 9th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electric Cables and in their Manufacture.
We, WILLOUGHBY STATHAM SMITH, of 13 Courtfield Road, South Kensington,
in the County of Middlesex, Telegraphic Engineer, and WILLIAM PUDDICOMBE
GRANVILLE, of 36 Oakfield Road, Stroud Green, in the same County, Electrician,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
Many efforts have been made to manufacture cables having two or more separate
conductors embedded in a single insulating core common to them all. Such cables
however have not proved successful owing to their want of flexibility for the wires
being held apart form a girder which can only be bent by stretching one or more
of the wires or by causing them to cut the insulating material and so approach
each other.
According to this invention we overcome this difficulty by manufacturing solid
cables in a similar manner to the air space cables described in our Specification
No. 8573 of 1895 that is to say by enclosing each conductor or each pair of conductors
separately in a segment of the core and then combining the segments together
and at the same time twisting them into a helical form, and in a further process
covering the whole with one or more coverings of the insulating material.
When air space cables are laid under water or in other places where they are
exposed to great pressure it is found that they are compressed and the air spaces
closed. To obviate this objection we wind around the cable a metal band or tape
or two or more bands or tapes breaking joint with each other and outside this we
place an impervious coating or sheath. In some cases also we fill the spaces with
compressed air or other gas.
Dated this 9th day of March 1897.
WILLOUGHBY S. SMITH.
W. P. GRANVILLE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electric Cables and in their Manufacture.
We, WILLOUGHBY STATHAM SMITH, of 13 Courtfield Road, South Kensington,
in the County of Middlesex, Telegraphic Engineer, and WILLIAM PUDDICOMBE
GRANVILLE, of 36 Oakfield Road, Stroud Green, in the same County, Electrician,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Many efforts have been made to manufacture cables having two or more separate
conductors embedded in a single insulating core common to them all. Such cables
however have not proved successful owing to their want of flexibility for the wires
being held apart form a girder which can only be bent by stretching one or more
An Improved Puncture-proof Band for Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 22nd Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Puncture-proof Band for Pneumatic Tyres.
I, JOHN PAYNE, Barman, of The Criterion Hotel, New Plymouth, New Zealand,
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 protector B to consist of a sheath of woven wire of suitable temper, closely
woven, and of a pattern such as that which would be presented by interweaving
a number of curb chains or other pattern found suitable. The protector B to be
inserted between the inner A and outer C tubes of the pneumatic tyre as shewn
by drawing.
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 novelty of a sheath of woven wire to be inserted between the inner and
outer tubes of pneumatic tyres of vehicles more especially applicable to Bicycles
by which the air tube of the tyre will be protected from puncturing by accident or
otherwise.
An Improved Brick that Requires no Burning.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Nov., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Brick that Requires no Burning.
JOHN BLISS, Master Builder, 191, Bow Common Lane, Burdett Road, London,
East, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Size 2 inches thick 4 inches wide 9 inches long, made of one part sharp sand
one part of Portland cement fine coal dust, fine coke breeze mixed with water.
Air dried.
Improvements in connection with Toilet and like Mirrors
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 11th Dec., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
"Improvements in connection with Toilet and like Mirrors."
We, HENRY BRASSINGTON, 45, Wood Street, Leck, Staffs. Bobbin Manufacturer,
and paper Merchant, and CHARLES EDWARD BRASSINGTON. 4, Westland Villas,
Inchicore, Dublin, Timber Merchant etc., do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
Our invention relates to improvements in connection with toilet and like
mirrors, and more especially to those which swing between pedestals or supports,
and the object is to provide means for keeping the mirror at any required angle.
In carrying our invention into effect, we proceed in or in about the following
manner, making reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings, Fig. 1, of
which represents the front view of a part of a pedestal and mirror frame to which
our invention is applied, and Fig. 2, a sectional elevation of the brake stem and
spindle. To the inside of one or both of the pedestals a is attached a grooved
disc through which passes the spindle c on which turns the frame of the
mirror e. To the frame d is attached a screw threaded ring or bearing f in which
runs the spindle g, threaded on the outside and made tubular for a portion of its
length. In the tubular part of g is the stem of the brake i, the sole or shoe j
of which is shaped so as to accommodate itself to the periphery of the disc b.
is
Between the inner end of and the top end of the tubular part of
a spiral
spring. The upper end of g can be squared or provided with a milled head
or other means by which g can be rotated so as to adjust the pressure of j on b.
This pressure should be so adjusted that the friction between 3 and 6 will retain
the frame and mirror at the required angle.
We do not confine ourselves to the precise shapes, arrangement or disposition
of the parts shown in the drawings or mentioned in the specification, as some
variation is possible without departure from the essential features of the
invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
Improved means for retaining toilet and other mirrors at any required angle,
the said means consisting essentially in providing the mirror frame with an
adjustable and spring impelled brake the shoe of which acts on the periphery of
a grooved disc fastened to the pedestal or support and through which disc is
passed one of the spindles on which the mirror is turnable, the whole substantially
as described in the above specification, and exemplified in the accompanying
drawings.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct., 1897
I, WILHELM KAPPLER of 50 Frankfurter, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Locksmith, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement to auto-
matically thread the needles of sewing machines so as to obviate the tedious method
of threading by hand.
The accompanying drawings illustrate the method of carrying this invention
into effect and
Figure 1 is a front elevation.
Figure 2 is a side elevation.
Figure 3 is a plan.
Upon the rod a which forms the presser bar of the machine, a joint piece c is fixed
by means of a clip b while pivotted to this joint c is a bar d. Attached to the bar d
by means of two screwed pins e & e¹ is a sleeve f, and this sleeve f carries within
it a sliding rod g which in turn carries at one end a hook / capable of entering the
needle eye. The sliding rod is held in the position shown by the spring i
within the sleeve f, when the inreader is ready for use, and that the threader may
be adjusted accurately opposite the needle eye three milled nuts k, l, m, acting on
corresponding screws are arranged as shown in the drawings.
The operation of the hereinbefore described mechanism is as follows:-The
sewing needle eye and the hook are disposed exactly opposite each other, then the
sliding rod g is pushed forward against the pressure of the spring until the hook
has entered and passed through the needle eve; thereupon the thread is caught
over the hook h, and the sliding rod y released by removing the hand from the
press button shown. The spring i immediately pulls the rod and hook back thus
causing the sewing thread to be drawn forward through the eye of the needle.
Finally the thread is released from the hook hand the whole arrangement swung
round upon the joint e out of the way before sewing is commenced.
It is evident that the hereinbefore described threading arrangement can be
suitably applied to other portions of the sewing machine than the rod or presser
bar a without departing from the subject matter of this invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. The threading arrangement for sewing machines substantially as and for the
purpose hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this on day of August
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Railway Cycle Label.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Railway Cycle Label.
I, THOMAS AWDRY, of The Lions, Corsham, Wilts, Gentleman, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A case of metal, leather or other material, to the back of which is affixed a spring
clip to encircle the upright part of the handle bar. The case is so made that
a card of direction may be slipped into it, leaving the name & address visible.
I, THOMAS AWDRY, of The Lions, Corsham, Wilts, Gentleman, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A case of metal, leather or other material, to the back of which is affixed a spring
clip to encircle the upright part of the handle bar. The case is so made that
a card of direction may be slipped into it, leaving the name & address visible.
THOMAS AWDRY, The Lions, Corsham, Wilts, Gentleman, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement, viz.:-
With a view to affixing direction cards to cycles when travelling.
A case A of metal, leather, or other suitable material so made that one or more
cards may be inserted and the front plainly shewn with the direction written
thereon.
The case A which is made by turning up the sides B and one end B of the
plate A if of metal, and stitching them if of leather, has at the back a spring
clip C fixed, to encircle one of the bars or tubes of the cycle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
Improved Revolving Plug Tap with Plug of same in Halves supported by Steel or other Metal Springs.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1897-Accepted, 26th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Revolving Plug Tap with Plug of same in Halves supported
by Steel or other Metal Springs.
I, DANIEL SUGDEN, of Carr Cottage, Denholme, near the City of Bradford,
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:
That my invention contains certain improvements in the making and working
of revolving plug taps, for the use of steam and water generally; the plug of
which is made in halves to prevent the plug from becoming jammed in the barrel
caused by unequal expansion and contraction, which is a fault in the present
make of same. The halves are pressed against the sides of barrel with spiral and
circular springs, made of steel or other metals, as shown in Fig. 1, on drawings.
Fig. 1, is a section through centre of tap describing it as follows:-
A is the outer shell of tap. B is a revolving plug cut in halves made to press
against the sides of shell A, by means of circular and spiral springs C and E as
shewn. CC are spiral springs fixed between the halves of plug and held in
position by pegs D. EE are circular springs fixed in recesses at the top and
bottom of plug B. F is the spindle at the
Fig. 4) and on the base of which are lugs
of plug B for the revolving of same (See B
box for packing and screwed into shell A.
into stuffing box in cap G. I is a screw
stuffing box G.
top of which is a square for key (See
F, made to fit the recesses in the top
Fig.-2). G is a cap forming stuffing
His a loose packing gland which fits
gland holding down the packing in
Fig. 2 is a plan of the top of plug B shewing recesses for lugs F¹, on spindle F,
to fit into, and also shewing springs C, and E in dotted lines.
Fig. 3 is a plan of the bottom of plug B shewing recess for spring C, and also
shewing springs C and E in 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:
1 The revolving plug to be in halves supported with spiral and circular
springs.
2 The said plug being in halves prevents the locking or jamming by unequal
expansion and contraction.
3 The spindle and plug are worked by interlocking jaws.
Dated this 27th day of September 1897.
Improved Device for Attaching Labels.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 30th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Device for Attaching Labels.
I, HERBERT JAMES WOOD of 71, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, in the Provincial
District of Canterbury and Colony of New Zealand, 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:-
Hitherto address labels have usually been connected to a parcel by string
passing through an eyelet in the label.
Difficulty is often experienced in passing string through the eyelet and the
method is otherwise inconvenient.
My invention consists in combining with a label, a thin piece of metal pointed
at one end. The device is sufficiently strong to enable sacking or similar packing
material to be pierced while it is flexible enough to be easily folded or twisted to
secure the label to the material.
In the accompanying drawings,
Figs. 1 & 2 are respectively a plan and inverted plan of a label with my device.
Fig. 3 is a plan of a modification.
The strip of thin metal (a) is pointed at one end (b) and has a slight longitudinal
corrugation (c) to give it a certain degree of stiffness.
The opposite end, which is made wider, has claws (d) which pierce through the
label and are bent to secure the device.
In attaching the label to a sack the strip is pierced through the material and
then twisted in any convenient manner to prevent its return.
In attaching it to a tied parcel the metal is simply twisted round the string.
In another way of carrying my invention into practice I substitute wire for the
metal strip. One end of the wire terminating in an eye (e) engaging in a loop (f)
formed in the cross wire (9) the ends of which are bent down and pointed. The
points being used in place of the claws (d) for securing the device to the label.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
The combination with a label of a piece of pointed flexible metal substantially
as and for the purposes herein described and illustrated.
Dated this 4th day of August 1897.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Machine for Cutting T- and Angle-irons with Inclined Lower Knives.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Machine for Cutting T- and Angle-irons with
Inclined Lower Knives.
I, HERMANN HADAM, of 33 Langestrasse, Aalen, Wurttemberg, Germany, Mechanic,
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 machine designed for the purpose of cutting T- and
angle-irons of all sizes and dimensions with one and the same set of knives.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended an explanatory sheet of dawings, whereon,
Figs. 1 and 2 show the complete machine in front and side view whilst figs. 3 to 8
show methods of arranging the knives.
In order to attain the object of the invention the lower knives a and i are arranged
at right angles one to the other, the knife i being screwed fast and the knife a made
adjustable for the purpose, firstly, of permitting adjustment for the different sizes
of T-iron and secondly for the cutting of angle-irons.
The T-iron is, as shown, placed in the machine at an angle of 45° to the slide k.
The knives a and i are fixed whereas the knives h and d on the slide kare moved in
a vertical direction by means of the eccentric and thus the T- irons are cut.
In figs. 4 and 5 the position of the knives a and i is represented for the cutting
of T-irons of different sizes, whereas fig. 3 shows the position of the knives for
cutting angle-irons. In figs. 6 and 7 the knives d and h on the slide k are shown. The
position of the knife h remains unaltered during the cutting of the T-iron whereas
the knife d is adjusted according to the different sizes of the members of the T-iron.
The screw e is only intended for the purpose of preventing the knife d slipping
downwards. In cutting angle-irons (fig. 8) the knife d does not come into use and is
moved with the slide without however hindering the cutting of the angle-iron.
b indicates the adjustment pin and slot for the knife a.
It will be seen that one of the members of the T-irons lies between the upper
knives whilst another member lies between the lower knives.
my
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
A T- and angle-iron cutting machine with lower knives arranged at an angle of 45°
having the lower knife (a) as also the upper knife (d) fitted adjustably and capable
of arrangement so that when cutting angle-irons both members have support and
when cutting T-irons one of the members lies between the lower knives and another
member between the upper knives, substantially as hereinbefore set forth.
Dated this 8th day of October 1897.
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.