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Improved Can for Holding Live Fish.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Can for Holding Live Fish.
I SAMUEL ALLCOCK trading as S. Allcock & Co. Standard Works Redditch in
the County of Worcester Fishing Tackle Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of a "Live Bait Can" inside and to the bottom of which
is fitted a cylinder of perforated metal or wire gauze, reaching up to the level
of the top of the Can. This cylinder can be removed when required. In the lid
is cut a hole of the same diameter as the cylinder & through which the fresh
air gets into contact with the water in the cylinder.
Drawings of this invention will be supplied with the Complete Specification.
Dated this 31st day of October 1896
I SAMUEL ALLCOCK trading as S. Allcock & Co. Standard Works Redditch in the
County of Worcester Fishing Tackle 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:-
The object of this invention is to provide a can for carrying live fish in which
which the water may have free excess to the air without any undue splashing
over when it is carried. It is constructed as follows:-
Inside and to the bottom of the can is fitted a socket which holds a cylinder
of perforated metal or wire gauze reaching from the bottom of the can to the lid
and fitting tight against the lid when the lid is closed down. In the lid of the
can is cut a hole corresponding in size to the cylinder, the said hole just fitting
over the cylinder when the lid is closed. In the drawings accompanying this
specification the can A is shown with a piece cut out of the side to give a view of

page_text: the socket C in which is fitted the cylinder B. D is the hole cut in the lid of the
can as already described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the saine is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
A can for carrying live fish, constructed with a perforated cylinder in the manner
herein described and for the purpose nained.
Improvements relating to the Treatment of Flowers and other Plants for Bouquets.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 7th Nov., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Treatment of Flowers and other
Plants for Bouquets.
I, WILHELM HECHT, of Krausnickstrasse 22, Berlin, in the Empire of
Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The present invention relates to an improved method of preparing plants,
leaves, ferns and the like for bouquets and similar purposes, by which a peculiar
and beautiful appearance is obtained in detail and in combinations. Whereas
heretofore such objects were preferably bronzed for obtaining effects of colours
and shades, so that they had a bright appearance, the improved method produces a
dull tint capable of any shades.
The improved method is carried out in the following manner.
The dry leaves, ferns ard the like are rendered supple in the known manner,
then they are coated or soaked with a solution which consists substantially of oil,
varnish and any adhesive substance. Then a provisional drying takes place, and
the objects are now ready for the reception of a colour. The colour is applied by
bestrewing the leaves or the like with a coloured powder, for which wool flocks or
fine silk fibres have been found to be most suitable. It is in this case possible by
applying powders of various colours, to produce any desired combinations and
giadations of colours. A further drying process completes the method, whereupon
the coating adheres insolubly to the objects.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what mauner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
A method of preparing dried plants, leaves, ferns and the like, characterised by
the feature that the objects rendered supple are provided with a coating of oil,
varnish and adhesive material, provisionally dried and then bestrewn with a
coloured powder of wool flocks or fine silk fibres, whereupon a further drying
effects the adhesion of the layer applied.
Dated this 5th dor of August 180
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
An Improvement in Zithers and other like Instruments.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Mar., 1896--Accepted, 2nd May, 1896
An Improvement in Zithers and other like Instruments.
I, JOHANN BÖRM of 111 Gr. Borstel Chausée, Hamburg, Germany, Musician,
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 zithers and such like instruments and it has for its
object to improve their construction.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have
hereunto appended an explanatory sheet of drawings whereon Fig. 1 is a plan view
and Fig. 2 is a section of an improved zither.
Heretofore it has been usual to make the bridges and frets of string instruments
of wood or, in cases where an increased tone is desired, of inlaid brass.
Under this invention, however, the bridges and frets are made of glass.
On the drawings I have shown, by way of example, a zither made with two
glass bridges a, a, formed of rods which are let into or laid in grooved string-
bridges b, b. The strings being, as shown, stretched over the glass bridge pieces
give a powerful sound of long duration and of a pure tone.
The glass bridges or frets can be of any suitable shape.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
Zithers and like instruments having their strings supported upon glass bridges or
Irets substantially as hereinbefore set forth.
Dated this 6th day of March 1896.
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Soaps.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Sept., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Soaps.
We, FRANK MARKHAM SANDERS, of 79 Colmore Row, City of Birmingham,
in the County of Warwick Manufacturer and THE DIGBY PATENTS COMPANY
LIMITED of Birmingham Manufacturers in the county aforesaid 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 as hereinafter described to an improvement in the manu-
facture of soaps whereby the use of certain combinations hereafter described soaps
of various kinds are made to possess considerable detergent properties and the cost
of their production much reduced without in any way injuring their quality.
Our invention is especially applicable to various kinds of "hard" and "potash"
soaps, such for example as what are commercially known as toilet soap yellow soap,
mottled soap, marine soap, lead lime and zinc soaps and the like, or soft soap
washing powder and the like.
Our said invention consists essentially of mixing with the usual soap constituents
a suitable quantity of finely powdered oyster shells, which we prepare by reducing
them to an impalpable powder by a suitable grinding machine or by other suitable
means.
We mix the combinations aforesaid in proportions:-hard soap 20 to 30 per cent.,
potash soup 25 to 35 per cent., dry soap 15 to 20 per cent., to the saponaceous matter
used.
Thus by the combination of finely powdered oyster shell with the usual
constituents of various kinds of soap we produce such soaps possessing considerable
detergent properties and the cost of such production is much reduced.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
In combination with various kinds of soaps the powder produced from oyster
shells substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this 20th dor of Avant 1900
WILLIAM HENRY BARACLOUGH,
36 Temple Street, Birmingham, Agent for the Applicants.
Improvements in Bedsteads.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bedsteads.
I, HERMANN REINHOLD of 47 Stromstrasse, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The improvements relate to bedsteads or bed frames and consist in devices so
arranged that the frame can be converted from a single bed frame to a double one
or vice versa by the addition or subtraction of a side rail and by the opening or
closing of a hinged folding head and foot rails which form when closed the back or
side of the bed and when opened out sufficiently to lie in line with the fixed head
and foot rail a double bedstead.
Dated this 12th dose of Rohm 1906
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents to Applicant.
I, HERMANN REINHOLD of 47 Stromstrasse, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The improvements relate to bedsteads or bed frames and consist in devices so
arranged that the frame can be converted from a single bed frame to a double one
or vice versa by the addition or subtraction of a side rail and by the opening or
closing of a hinged folding head and foot rail and board which form when closed
the back or side of the bed and when opened out sufficiently to lie in line with the
fixed head and foot rail, a double bedstead.
The drawing annexed illustrates a convenient mode of performing the invention
Fig. 1 being an end elevation Fig. 2 plan of bed when closed and made into a
single bed Fig. 3 plan of bed when used as a double bed Fig. 4 front elevation,
Fig. 5 a perspective view.
a and b are respectively the top and foot rails and boards of the single bed part
and c and d, their supplementary folding parts capable of being opened when they
form the bed frame, by the addition of the side rail f for the second or double
bed, e is a hinge.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
A bed or frame work for same with the supplementary folding parts c and d

page_text: capable of being opened and arranged to form a double bed frame by the use of a
side rail substantially as illustrated and described.
Dated this 11th day of November 1896.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents to Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
I prefer that ny said improved food shall be in the form of biscuits or cakes,
and to effect this I prefer to first intimately mix together the most pulverous of
the above ingredients, and then add the remainder thereto, ultimately forming
these into a thick paste or dough by the addition of a suitable quantity of water,
the whole when rolled out being divided into any number of parts by the means of
suitable circular rectangular or other shaped cutters, the said divided parts being
then placed upon tins or trays, and baked after the manner of biscuits generally.

page_text: In administering the above as food, for poultry game and other birds, the said
cakes or biscuits may be broken or crushed into small pieces or powder, or soaked
in water or other liquid and formed into a mash or paste as may be found most
convenient.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :-
1st. The herein described combination of ingredients or their equivalents in the
proportions stated or thereabouts and the employment of same as a food for poultry,
game, and other birds substantially as set forth.
2nd. In an improved food for poultry, game and other birds, the herein described
combination of ingredients or their equivalents in the proportions stated or there-
abouts, with a suitable proportion of added water and the formation of the same
into cakes or biscuits substantially as set forth.
Dated this 12th day of December 1896
GEO. THOS. HYDE,
1 Broad Street Buildings, Liverpool Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 14th May, 1897-Accepted, 19th June, 1897
I, HENRY THOMAS BUTLER, of 45 Gifford Street, Caledonian Road, N., in the
County of London, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:
This invention relates to an improved syphon and bottle cooler, and consists of a
vessel, of cylindrical or other suitable form, made of metal or other material, and
larger than the syphon or bottle. Such vessel is provided with a spring or springs,
so fitted as to hold the syphon or bottle firmly in the said vessel: so that when the
bottle is lifted up, the vessel will not become detached.
Ice may be placed in the said vessel, to cool the contents of the syphon or
bottle.
I may provide means for preventing the syphon or bottle from going down to the
bottom of the vessel, so that a space may be left for ice, for example.
Dated this Fourteenth day of August 1896.
BROWNE & Co.,
9 Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
I, HENRY THOMAS BUTLER, of 45 Gifford Street, Caledonian Road, N., in the
County of London, 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 :-
This invention relates to an improved syphon and bottle cooler, and consists
of a vessel of cylindrical or other suitable form, made of metal or other
suitable material, and larger than the syphon or bottle. Such vessel is fitted
with a spring or springs, so fitted as to hold the syphon or bottle firmly in
the said vessel; so that when the bottle is lifted up, the vessel will not become
detached.
Ice may be placed in the said vessel, to cool the contents of the syphon or
bottle.
I may provide means for preventing the syphon or bottle from going down to
the bottom of the vessel, so that a space may be left for ice, for example.
And in order that my said invention may be more clearly understood, I will now
proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings
in which Fig. 1 shows a plan of the improved syphon and bottle cooler, and Fig. 2
a section on line A B Fig. 1.
The same letters of reference denote the same parts in both views,

page_text: a shows the vessel for holding the syphon or bottle, provided with any suitable
number of springs, bbb.
It will be seen that if the vessel a be slightly larger in diameter than the
syphon or bottle inserted therein, the springs bbb will hold the latter firmly
in place, and in the space left between the bottle and the vessel a ice may be
packed.
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 improved syphon and bottle cooler substantially as set forth.
(2.) In a syphon and bottle cooler, the employment of springs for the purposes
set forth.
BROWNE & Co.,
9 Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Drying Grain, Seed, and the like Materials.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 29th. Dec., 1896-Accepted, 22nd May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Drying Grain,
Seed, and the like Materials.
I, HENRY SIMON, of 20 Mount Street, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described aud ascertained in and by the
following statement.:-
This invention has reference to "grain whizzers" or apparatus for drying
grain of which a type is described in the Specification to Letters Patent
No. 15740 dated the 16th day of September 1891, and consists in arranging with
such apparatus, means or appliauces for inducing or for foroing a current of air
through the whizzer, whereby the drying of the grain may be facilitated. These
means or appliances are preferably so employed, as hereinafter described with
reference to the accompanying drawing, as to increase the stability of the rotary
part of the whizzer.
The whizzer illustrated in vertical cross section, is that described in the
specification hereinbefore referred to with the additions and modifications set
forth below.
A is the external perforated conical drum and B is the internal imperforate
drum concentric therewith. The grain or seed is admitted through the spout D,
and escapes through the outlet E. The current of air may be caused to pass
through the apparatus by means of a blast or exhaust fan of known construction,
but I prefer to employ a special fan as illustrated by the drawings. 1 may also
employ any convenient external casing, but I prefer to construct it cylindrical, as
indicated by the drawing. Upon the surface of the conoidal drum A, are fixed
the fan blades FF. By this means a constant current.of air through the whizzer
is produced during its rotation. The air enters at the spout D, passes through the
whizzer, and issues at the exit G, from which exit also the water driven out of the
grain can also escape.
Alternatively, I may arrange an external fan having its blades upon a prolonga-
tion of the shaft H, and its inlet or outlet, according to the character of the fan
employed, in connection with the whizzer by means of a suitable air trunk.
I do not illustrate or further describe these modifications as I find that the
construction described gives the best result and is more convenient in practice.
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 grain whizzers, the combination with the rotary whizzer of fan blades or of a
fan rotating therewith, substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore described
with reference to the accompanying drawings..
Dated this 20th day of December, A.D. 1896.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 23th Apr., 1897-Accepted. 29th May, 1897
Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres.
I, FRANOLS RIONARD MALONE, 20, Loeson Park Avenue, Appian Way, Dublin,.
Commercial Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to pneumatic tyres for cycles and other vehicles and has for
its object to provide tyres having all the good qualities of and groator durability than
the ordinary onos.
In carrying out my invention, instead of constructing the tube and other parts of
the tyre of rubber, I make them of a suitable quality of soft flexible leather and treat
them as regards fitting to the rim and otherwise in the same manner as is done in the
case of those made of rubber.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres.
I, FRANCIS RICHARD MALONE, 20 Leeson Park Avenue, Appian Way, Dublin,
Commercial 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 :-
My invention relates to pneumatic tyres for cycles and other vehicles and has
for its object to provide tyres having all the good qualities of and greater durability
than ordinary pneumatic tyres.
In carrying out my invention instead of constructing the air-tube and other parts
of the tyre of rubber, I make them of any suitable quality of soft flexible leather
or skin or hide suitably manufactured, and 1 treat them as regards fitting to the
rim and otherwise in the manner adopted when the tyre is of rubber. The invention
is equally applicable to single tube tyres and those having a cover. I construct
the air tube in any suitable manner, but proferably in the way adopted in the
making of hose piping, that is to say the edges of the piece of material used in
making the tube may be joined together by solution, stitching or rivetting or by
other means. The covor when used can bo made in any form suitable to the rim
with which it is to be used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I doclare that what
I claim is :-
1. In pneumatic tyres constructing the air tube of leather or skin or hide suitably
prepared, the whole substantially as described in the above specification.

page_text: 2. In pneumatic tyres constructing the cover of leather or skin or hide suitably
propared, the whole substantially as described in the above specification.
3. Constructing pneumatic tyres and their covers of leather or skin or hide suitably
prepared, the whole substantially as described in tho above specification.
Dated this 14th day of April 1897
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23 Coleman Street, E.C., Agents.
Motion for Iron Planing Machines and the like Machine Tools.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Nov., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Feed Motion for Iron Planing Machines and the like Machine Tools.
JOSEPH REDMAN. ERNEST SHAW REDMAN and THOMAS REDMAN. Machine Tool
Makers. Pioneer Works. Halifax. do hereby delare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
The application of a lever A drawn against a fixed stop B on the machine by
weight or spring C or other suitable means until moved by the back dog or
tappet D of the machine used to reverse the motion of the table E or tool. The
movement of the lever A operates by ratchet 1 to put on feed to the tool immedi-
ately previous to commencement of cutting stroke and the lever A ceases to put on
feed at same instant as the tappet or dog D commences to operate the reversing
mechanism. The feed is variable by placing the fixed stop pin B in various
holes G allowing the feed lever A. more or less angular movement.
ז- ומזמ
JOSEPH REDMAN.
E. S. REDMAN.
T. REDMAN.
Feed Motion for Iron Planing Machines and the likе
JOSEPH REDMAN ERNEST SHAW REDMAN and THOMAS REDMAN Engineers Tool
Makers Pioneer Iron Works, Parkinson Lane, Halifax, 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 application of a lever A operated by a dog B on planing machine or other
like machine table C to work a ratchet wheel 1 by means of a catch E at the
instant desired. Such lever A and catch E being returned to a place of rest
by means of a weight or spring G.
The place of rest H is variable by withdrawing the pin I and inserting it in any
of the different holes K. in order to secure various rates of feed in one direction J.
Having now particularly described and acertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
1st. The spring G or weight to return lever A and catch E.
2nd. The variable position of rest for lever A and catch E.
3rd. The single feed ratchet catch E always operating in one direction J
Dated this
day of 1897.
JOS. REDMAN.
ERNEST SHAW REDMAN.
THOMAS REDMAN.
JOS. REDMAN.
ERNEST SHAW REDMAN.
THOMAS REDMAN.
A Flexible Needle.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1896-Accepted, 25th Apr., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Flexible Needle.
I, ARTHUR AUGUSTUS ROBERTS, of 36 Thorndale Road, in the Parish of
Waterloo, in the Borough of Liverpool, in the County of Lancashire, Piano-
dealer and Repairer, 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 :-
I make a flexible needle of fine, tempered wire. I take a piece of said wire,
about five inches in length; this I double in two, braze, solder, or otherwise fasten
together the legs thus formed, the bend or loop, being left open to form the eye of
said "needle."
Or I may make the eye at the other end, by brazing or otherwise fastening the
ends together, leaving a space for the eye, and pressing the bend together at the
other end to form the point, which may be blunt or sharp to suit various trades.
Or both point and eye can be made by bends, one bend being left open to form
the eye, and the other bend pressed together to form the point, and the loose ends
fastened together in the centre.
Or the wire may first be made into rings, then each ring pressed together, one
end tightly to form the point of the needle, and the other, loosely, to form the eye
of the same.
The needle can also be made of any number of wires twisted together, and can
be flat or round, and of any size or thickness.
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 flexible needle.
2. A needle, the eye of which is made by a bend or loop in the wire of which
the needle is made.
3. A needle which can be nearly all eye without being weak, and is practically
unbreakable.
4. A needle which cannot cut the hemp or thread used.
Dated this 21st day of March 1896.
ARTHUR AUGUSTUS ROBERTS.
An Improved Method of and Means for Drying the Interiors of Bottles and other Hollow Articles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 7th Nov., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of and Means for Drying the Interiors of
Bottles and other Hollow Articles.
I, THOMAS MICHAEL CARDUS, Stowford House, Chittlehampton, South
Molton, in the Parish of Swymbridge, North Devon, Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to the drying of the interior of hollow articles, and although
primarily intended for bottles, is nevertheless applicable to the drying of the insides
of boots and other articles.
In carrying out my invention I make use of an appliance consisting of a length
of wood or other suitable material "ribbed " longitudinally so that the cross
section is preferably in the form of a four equal armed cross. Although I prefer
four ribs, nevertheless a lesser or greater number than four can be employed if
desired. One end of two opposite of the ribs on this piece of material may be
sloped off. In use the appliance is inserted into the bottle through the mouth of
it, until the sloped off end (when such is the shape) touches the bottom of the
inside of the bottle or the like. The whole is then inverted so that the bottle is
supported on the upper end of the appliance, the lower end being inserted into a
hole in a table or held or supported in any other way.
In order that my invention may be the more readily understood, I make reference
to the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is an isometrical view of one of my drying appliances, and
Fig. 2 a section of a bottle with the appliance inserted and the whole inverted
as already mentioned.
Although a bottle is shown, the appliance can be adapted for use in drying boots
and other articles. Similar letters refer to similar parts.
ab is a length of wood or other suitable material having the four ribs cd ef
which give the appliance in cross section the form of a four armed cross. ghare
dotted lines showing two opposite ribs sloped. i shows in dotted lines how the ribs
may be increased in depth so as to form a ledge for the bottle mouth to rest on.
ikl is the bottle with the appliance inserted ready for use. By the use of this
appliance bottles are dried with extreme rapidity without the use of heat or tubes,
simply by the ingress and egress of the air, thus obviating the great loss of time
which accompanies the usual mode of drying, which consists in merely inverting
the bottles.
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 :-
CLAIMS.

page_text: into bottles and other articles for the purpose of drying the interiors of the said
articles, the whole substantiallyas described in the above specification, and exemplified
in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1896.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Powder for Cleaning and Beautifying the Teeth, Strengthening the Gums, and Giving Nice Smell from the Breath.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 24th June, 1896-Accepted, 5th Sept., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Powder for Cleaning and Beautifying the Teeth,
Strengthening the Gums, and Giving Nice Smell from the
Breath.
I JACOB BERMAN of 23 Greenfield Street Commercial Road in the City of
London, no trade or profession, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
My powder consists of 6 per cent. of burned wood and 4 per cent. of shells from
the eggs.
1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Powder for Cleaning and Beautifying the Teeth.
Strengthening the Gums, and Giving Nice Smell from the
Breath.
JACOB BERMAN, 23, Greenfield Street, Commercial Road, E. do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention consists of 60 per cent. of charcoal and 40 per cent. of the shells
of eggs, ground and mixed together.
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:
That the powder prepared as aforesaid constitutes an improved material for
cleansing the teeth strengthening the gums and giving a pleasant smell to the
breath.
3000
J. BERMAN.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th July, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 26th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 24th July, 1897
HENRY EVERITT VERO Owen Street Atherstone Warwickshire Hatter's Manager,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has for its object improvements in hat supporters, & protectors,
for the protection of hats from damage by crushing during transit, or in Storage,
also for the display of hats in window dressing. Hat protectors, pads, & supporters.
are at present made of cardboard, paper, & such like material, which are very
ineffective as the system now adopted of one hat having to carry or support the
weight of the other, causes indentations, marks, & chafing, & frequently gets
displaced in transit, leaving the hats without any support, or protection, thereby
causing considerable damage and depreciation.
The principle I claim as my invention is the perfect suspension of the hats by
means of Rods or Uprights, with flat heads to which I attach clips, or slots, at given
distances, to clip, or hold the brims of the hats in a suspended position, separate
from each other, thereby preventing them from damaging by crushing into each
other.
The rods or Suspenders being made of Metal, wood, bent wire, or any other stiff or
hardened material, I also employ tape, or cord, with clips, or slots, attached for
uprights as before mentioned.
Dated this Twenty-fourth day of July. One thousand eight hundred & ninety-six.
I. HENRY EVERITT VERO of Owen Street Atherstone in the County of Warwick
Hatter's Manager do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
5 the same is to he performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention has for its object a cheap and effective method of packing felt or
other hats in parcels, or boxes, suspending the hats by means of rods, or uprights, to
which I attach clips, or slots, at given distances, to receive the brim of the hats in a
O suspended position, separate from each other, Fig. 1 thereby preventing them from
damage by crushing into each other during transit. The rods, or suspenders, heing
made of metal, wire. cardboard, wood, or any such like stiff or hardened material. I
also by preference make the uprights of one piece of wire Fig. 2 which I so bend as
to form the flat ends Fig. 2 and clips, Fig. 20 or slots, at given distances to receive

page_text: the hats. In some cases I line the above clips, or slots, with paper, cloth, india rubber,
or such like soft material, to prevent chafing, or marking, the hats.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to he performed, I declare that what I claim is,
A cheap & effective method of packing hats in pareels or boxes by means of perpen-
dicular rods, or bearers, with slots, or clips, at given distances parallel with each other
so arranged to carry a number of hats without pressing on each other, as shown in
Figure 1.
An Improved Bath Brush.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Jan., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 1st Oct., 1896-Accepted, 7th Nov., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Bath Brush.
CHARLES WILLIAM PHILLIPS Cabman 22 Risinghill Street Pentonville do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Consisting of a piece of rubber about 2 feet 6 inches long 5 inches wide and
an inch thick, with hairs or brissels inserted in same as required.
The great advantage of this brush is the easy access to the back and all parts of
the body with greater friction.
January 1906
CHARLES WILLIAM PHILLIPS.
An Improved Bath Brush.
I, CHARLES WILLIAM PHILLIPS of 22, Risinghill Street, Pentonville, in the
County of London, Cabman, 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 bath brush and has for its object to
provide a brush by means of which the back of the body can be more easily and
effectually rubbed than by bath brushes as hitherto generally made.
According to my invention I provide a flexible strip of rubber to form the block,
of suitable length, width and thickness, and having a hole at each end by means of
which it can be grasped in the hands. Bristles are inserted in the rubber strip
between the two holes in the ends of the same so as to form a flexible brush.
To enable my invention to be fully understood I will describe it by reference to
the accompanying drawing, in which :-
Figure is an underside view of a brush made according to my invention; and,
Figure 2 is a sectional side view of the same.
a is the flexible rubber strip, which, in practice, I prefer to make about two feet
six inches long, five inches wide and half an inch thick, and b, b are the holes
formed in the ends of the same to form handles. c, c are the bristles inserted in
the rubber strip a in any suitable known manner and d is a backing of suitable
waterproof or other material with which the back of the rubber strip a is covered.
It will be obvious that the back of the body can be very effectually rubbed with
great facility, the employment of two handles or holes enabling the brush to be
applied to the back of the body with greater pressure than is possible with bath
brushes of ordinary construction.
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 flexible bath brush consisting of a block or body formed of rubber with
suitable handles and provided with bristles, substantially as, and for the purpose,
hereinbefore described.

page_text: 2. The manufacture and use of the improved flexible bath brush herein before
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 1st day of October 1896.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
A Non-ignitible Coating applied to Common Lucifer Match Boxes and Finger Ends of Matches.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Non-ignitible Coating applied to Common Lucifer Match Boxes
and Finger Ends of Matches.
I LOUISA ANN THOMAS Crofton House Yarm-on-Tees Yorkshire Spinster no
occupation do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A means of greatly reducing the danger from fire in storage or carriage of lucifer
matches. My plan is to steep both wood and wrappers for boxes in a strong solution
of silicate of soda or any other non-ignitable material thus rendering them
uninflammable the reverse ends of inatches also to be dipped in the same. All when
dry enough being made up in the usual way.
4th day of November 1896.
LOUISA ANN THOMAS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICTION.
A Non-ignitible Coating applied to Common Lucifer Match Boxes
and Finger Ends of Matches.
I LOUISA ANN THOMAS Crofton House Yarm-on-Tees Yorkshire Spinster no
occupation do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to he particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention is for the purpose of greatly reducing the danger to life and
property from firing common lucifer matches by using nonignitible wood and paper
in the manufacture of boxes and also treating finger ends of inatches in a similar way
that they may be automatically extinguished after burning to a certain point. For
this purpose my method is to dip wood and wrappers for boxes in a strong solution
of silicate of soda and make them up damp afterwards drying them this solution
being sufficiently adhesive without other gums. Or the boxes may be made up
first and then dipped and dried. Also finger ends of matches to be dipped and
dried.
I claim the use of any treatment that will render wood and paper uninflammable.

page_text: Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
The application of a nonignitible treatment to the wood and paper used in the
manufacture of cominon match boxes and finger ends of matches.
Dated this 24th day of June 1897
LOUISA ANN THOMAS.
Improvements in the Production of Cloths Ornamented with Metallic Designs in Looms with Dobby and Jacquard Mechanisms.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 31st Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Production of Cloths Ornamented with
Metallic Designs in Looms with Dobby and Jacquard
Mechanisms.
ROBERT FITTON 13 Bloom Street Manchester, Cotton Spinner and Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to the production, in cloths woven in looms provided with
dobby or with Jacquard mechanisms, of metallic designs and patterns.
According to these improvements, the metallic designs and patterns are produced
by means of metallic threads, yarns or threads coated or covered with metal,
tinsel, and the like, hereinafter called "metallic threads." The metallic threads
may be employed to produce the desired patterns and designs by warp threads only,
by weft threads only, or by a combination of warp and weft threads, according
to their nature. If the patterns or designs have to be produced by weft threads,
the metallic threads are wounds into cops and are then used from shuttles in
the act of weaving. If they are to be produced by warp threads, the metallic
threads are wound upon a separate beam or separate beams, or upon bobbins
arranged in a frame or frames at the back of the loom, and are thence brought
into the loom warp. The patterns or designs are produced by pattern chains,
cards, or the like, in the usual well known manner.
It will be understood that the metallic threads are to be used with ordinary
textile yarn or threads to form the ground, and generally, part of the pattern
or design also.
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 :-
The production of cloths ornamented with metallic designs, in looms with
dobby or Jacquard mechanisms, substantially as and by the means hereinbefore
described.
Dated this 14th day of August A.D. 1896.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Bricks.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th July, 1896-Accepted, 15th Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bricks.
I, GUSTAV THIEMIKE, of 15 Berg Strasse, Halberstadt, in the Empire of
Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an interlocking brick by the use of which flat arches
and vaults for roofs and ceilings can be constructed more securely and at a less
cost than heretofore. This brick is so forined and shaped that the fillet, tongue or
shoulder of one brick is adapted to engage in the groove of the other brick in
such a manner that when built up in bond there is produced a flat stone or brick
floor or ceiling capable of supporting a considerable load.
In the accompanying drawings, Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the interlocking brick
respectively in cross section and perspective.
The brick is formed with a groove n on one longitudinal side, and with a
corresponding fillet or tongue on the opposite longitudinal side. The holes
formed in and extending through the brick, for the purpose of reducing its weight,
may be arranged and provided in any desired shape, number and dimensions.
The under surface may be formed with flutes or grooves, for the purpose of
affording a better hold to the plaster. The adjacent brick engages with its fillet
or tongue in the groove of the first brick, sufficient space being left for the
mortar joint between the two bricks as shown in dotted lines in Figure 1.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
A brick of any desired dimensions and cavities, which is provided on one
longitudinal side with a groove, and on the other opposite longitudinal side with a
corresponding fillet or tongue.
Dated this 8th day of 1000
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southamptou Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Aromatic Waters, such as Elder Flower Water, Rose Water, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 5th Dec., 1896
Improvement in the Manufacture of Aromatic Waters, such as
Elder Flower Water, Rose Water, and the like.
I, PETER AUCHINACHIE, Analytical and Consulting Chemist 37 Great James
Street Bloomsbury W.C. 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 process relates to the addition of tartaric acid, or citric acid, or any other
non-volatile, organic or inorganic acid to the aromatic herbs or flowers, & the water
contained in the still. After heating the whole to boiling point, it is allowed to
cool & stand for a period of 2 or 3 days, or untill fermentation just sets in. The
distillation is then at once carried on in the ordinary way in any kind of still,
& the vapour condensed in any kind of condenser.
The following proportions of the materials were found to be very suitable, but
more or less may be used. Three (3) pounds of the herbs or flowers. Four (4)
ounces of either of the above mentioned acids used and ten (10) gallons of tap
water.
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
That, by means of the combined actions of the acid & fermentation, the
essential volatile oil is developed in quantity & quality, & that the distilled
product is of a purer quality & odour than that produced without the addition of
either of the above mentioned acids and without fermentation.
Dated the 4th day of September 1896.
PETER AUCHINACHIE.
Improvements in or in connection with Skating Rinks.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1896-Accepted, 6th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or in connection with Skating Rinks.
I KARL MAYER, Inventor, of 419 East Ninth Street, in the City of New
York U.S.A. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
My invention has relation to artificial ice planums or surfaces adapted to be used
to skate upon and it consists in the novel construction and arrangement of its parts
as hereinafter described.
In the accompanying drawings,
Figure 1, is a top plan view of the planum.
Figure 2 is a sectional view of the same.
The planum or surface 1, is made of sodium carbonate, which is first boiled, then
crystalized in a sheet, as shown. This sheet of sodium carbonate is placed on a
porous material 2, which extends under the entire underside of the planum. The
porous material rests on the floor 3. The said floor is provided with a number of
channels 4, which extend in every direction under the material 2. Said channels
are provided with an inlet 5, and an outlet 6, (see Fig. 1).
The porous material 2, may be of wood or any other suitable material.
When the sodium carbonate is first softened, about five per cent. of potassium
carbonate is added, and when the sodium is crystalized the potassium carbonate
makes a very hard surface.
Water is forced in the channel 4, through the inlet 5. The water then passes
through the porous material 2 and comes in contact with the planum 1. This
prevents the air from affecting the sodium carbonate, thus retaining a hard planum
or surface.
The liquid may be forced in the channels by gas-pressure or any other
pressure.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. A floor, channels located in the upper surface of the floor, a porous material
located on the said floor, an artificial-ice surface located in the porous material,
said ice surface being open and exposed to the action of the atmosphere, a
preservative in liquid form, adapted to flow through the channels, as set forth.
2. A floor, channeis located in the upper surface of the floor, a porous material
located on said floor, an artificial ice surface located on the porous material,
a preservative in liquid form adapted to flow through the channels, suitable
stationary inlets and outlets connected with said channels under the porous material,
as set forth.
3. A floor, channels located in the upper surface of the floor, a porous material
located on said floor, an artificial-ice surface located on the porous material,
a preservative in liquid form introduced into said channels under pressure, as set
forth.
Dated this 2nd day of April 1896.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.