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An Improved Priming or Varnish for Violins and other Musical Instruments.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 15th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Priming or Varnish for Violins and other Musical
Instruments.
I, THOMAS OTHER WINDSOR, of 94, Park Lane, Croydon, in the County of
Surrey, Solicitor, 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:―
It has been long and well known to musicians and manufacturers of violins and
the like instruments that the purity and volume of tone of such instruments.
depend largely upon the treatment to which the wood forming the sounding box
or chamber has been submitted. Now this invention has for its object to provide
a varnish or impregnating solution which, when properly applied to the clean
unprimed surface of the wood, fills up the pores or impregnates it and greatly
improves its resonant qualities, and consists essentially in applying to the sur-
faces to be treated a solution or varnish prepared from the glands of silk worms.
According to this invention any desired number of silk worms are taken just
at the time when they are about to spin; the silk glands are then removed and
placed in distilled water and agitated, when the mixture immediately forms a
gummy liquid fit for use. The proportions which have been found successful in
practice are
Glands of from 20 to 30 silk worms.
Distilled water 2 ounces.
In treating a violin according to this invention the gummy liquid is applied
repeatedly with a brush to the body, both inside and out, in the usual manner
until the wood will absorb no more.
The belly is then secured to the back of the body and additional coats of the
varnish applied until a skin is formed after which it may be finished with any
suitable water varnish. Or, either, this skin may be removed or the process
discontinued before it is formed and the violin be then varnished in the ordinary
way, preferably, with spirit varnish.
The surface of the wood must be left perfectly clean and free from any priming
whatever so that the pores may be open to absorb the maximum quantity of
liquid.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
A priming or varnish consisting of the substance contained in the glands of silk
worms dissolved in water substantially in the manner described and for the pur-
pose set forth.
.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Pipe Joints.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Pipe Joints.
I, SIDNEY JENNINGS, of Palace Wharf, Stangate, Lambeth, in the County of
Surrey, Sanitary Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to joints in which the ends of two adjacent pipes are
surrounded by an annular space formed by a coupling made in halves, this
annular space being filled by cement or other jointing material.
According to this invention the coupling is pierced with longitudinal holes
leading from its ends into the annular space.
These holes not only assist in the processes of drying and firing the coupling but
also give a better hold for the cement or other jointing material and permit the
escape of surplus liquid therefrom.
SIDNEY JENNINGS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pipe Joints.
I, SIDNEY JENNINGS, of Palace Wharf, Stangate, Lambeth, in the County of
Surrey, Sanitary Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to joints in which the ends of two adjacent pipes are
surrounded by an annular space formed by a coupling made in halves, this
annular space being filled by cement or other jointing material.
According to this invention the coupling is pierced with longitudinal holes
leading from its ends into the annular space.
These holes not only assist in the processes of drying and firing the coupling but
also give a better hold for the cement or other jointing material and permit the
escape of air and surplus liquid therefrom.
In
Figure 1 is a transverse section and Figure 2 a longitudinal section (on the
line 2-2 Figure 1) of a pipe joint made according to this invention.
Figure 2 cement is not indicated.
a a are the pipes to be joined, b is the lower coupling, c the upper coupling,
be the longitudinal holes through the couplings and d the cement.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
1. A pipe coupling having in it an annular space and with longitudinal holes
leading from its ends into the annular space.
2. Pipe joints substantially as described and illustrated in the drawings.
SIDNEY JENNINGS.
An Improved Safety Railway Coupling.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 4th May, 1900-Accepted, 7th July, 1900
GEORGE WILLIAM TUCKER, 86, Kennington Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, Tele-
graph Engineer, I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention consists of an improved construction of coupling for railway
waggons.
For the purpose of my invention I construct a lever or arm by means of
which the link farthest from the waggon of the usual three link chain attach-
ment is lifted above the hook of the truck to be coupled and dropped over the
hook.
This lever or arm is actuated by the foot or hand by means of a lever placed
The lever or
at the side of the waggon, and connected to the lever or arm.
arm by which the chain coupling is lifted is jointed in such a way that it can
be folded, or go under waggon.
Dated this 21st day of September 1899.
An Improved Safety Railway Coupling.
I, GEORGE WILLIAM TUCKER, late of 86, Kennington Avenue, Bishopston,
Bristol, now 29, Church Road, Horfield, Bristol, Telegraph 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 improvements in the means and appliances used for
coupling together railway vehicles and has more particular reference to the
coupling together of trucks used for goods minerals cattle and similar traffic.
I carry my invention into practice in manner as follows:-
To the ends, or buffer beams of the truck, (these ends or buffer beams will
hereinafter be called the buffer beams) are attached brackets such brackets
having bearings, through these bearings a rod passes extending to some con-
venient distance to and from the sides of the truck the rod is bent at some
required distance from the ends more or less at right angles to the rod so as to
form a lever and at the end of the lever a weight is attached.
The rod passes preferably below the draw chains of the truck and at some
convenient distance near the place where the draw chain is fixed to the buffer
beam a U shaped lever is fixed to the rod.
To each of the two open ends of the "U" shaped lever is fixed a double curved
claw piece the part between the claws being rounded or curved. Instead of a
Improvements in and connected with Lint, Wadding, Gauze, and other Surgical Dressings.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 24th June,
1899
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Lint, Wadding, Gauze, and other
Surgical Dressings.
We, CARL FRIEDRICHI UTERMÖHLEN and THE NAAMLOOZE VENNOOTSCHAP FABRIEK
VAN VERBANDSTOFFEN voorheen UTERMÖHLEN AND COMPANY, of 99, Weesperzyde,
Amsterdam, in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Manufacturers, 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 enable sheets of linen lint gauze medicated
wool and other surgical dressings to be packed into a much smaller space and
in a more portable form than hitherto adopted so as to enable such dressings to
be easily carried on the person, in vessels ambulances and so on,
Now according to this invention we take sheets of linen lint gauze medicated
wool or other dressing and fold them into any convenient size so as to form a
rectangular pad which may be carried in the pocket.
For example the pad may be about four and a half inches long and two and a
half inches wide which is a convenient size to carry in the pocket. When the sheet
is folded the edges are turned in and the pads placed in a suitable press and com-
pressed to any desired thickness.
The compressed pads are then wrapped in waxed paper and two or more of
the pads packed into a suitable box or other receptacle preferably airtight. By
this means four six or eight times as much dressing can be packed in a given space
than can be accomplished with the methods used hitherto even if each sheet of
dressing is laid flat and not folded to economise space as much as possible.
These packets and packages of compressed sheets of dressing are very compact
easily handled and stored and several of them may be carried in the pocket or in
an ambulance box.
They are especially adapted to be carried by soldiers surgeons police cyclists
ambulance corps and others. When required to be used the pad is rubbed slightly
between the fingers to loosen the various layers and the sheet unfolded and applied
in the ordinary way.
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:-
As a new article of manufacture sheets of linen lint wadding gauze medicated
wool and other surgical dressings folded and compressed into pads and packed in
suitable receptacles all substantially as specified and for the purpose stated.
Dated this 1st day of April 1899.
B. J. WILDBORE,
38, Great Tower Street, London, E.C., Agent for Applicants.
Improvements in Bevel or Inclined Sawing Mechanisms.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 24th June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bevel or Inclined Sawing Mechanisms.
We, GEORG MACK and WILHELM MACK, both of Heidenheim, o/B, Wurttemberg,
in the Empire of Germany, Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
This invention has reference to bevelling saws, that is to say, an arrangement
which is to serve for cutting the bevels in doors, etcetera, and is superior to the
bevel saws hitherto known, by reason of its being simpler, easier, and safer in
handling.
The annexed drawing illustrates the invention.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of it. Figures 2 and 3 shew the saw with its
guides in two different positions, and Figure 4 is a section through the guide
bars on an enlarged scale.
The sawing arrangement in the main consists of a frame a for holding the piece
to be worked, h, in position, and of the guide frame e which is turnable on the
case a, and can be adjusted by means of a spring or catch d, or some similar
arrangement, in the grooves f of a guide arc f so that the frame c may be
placed in a vertical and oblique position towards the piece b and on the case a.
The two side pieces of the U shaped frame c constitute guide-casings for the bars e,
the top ends of which, by means of tenons e¹, catch into a guiding groove in the
cross piece g of the hand saw; but their lower ends rest on the saw blade i which
passes through slots h in the guide casings. In this manner it is not only possible
to fix the saw in an oblique position towards the piece b by means of the guide
arc f, but the hand saw may also be turned as required transversely to the
longitudinal direction of the piece, as may be seen by Figures 2 and 3, because
the bars which carry the hand saw may be adjusted vertically, independently
of each other, in the guide casings of the frame c; when in use, the whole arrange-
ment is fastened on a joiner's bench, or in some other place (see Figure 1) in an
appropriate manner, for instance by means of supports k and screw clamps 7.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we claim
is:-
:-
1. In a sawing mechanism for making bevel or inclined saw cuts, a hand saw,
adjustable in any desired cutting plane or angle on a guiding arc, a guide frame (c)
turnable in a direction transversely to the longitudinal direction of the piece being
worked upon; arranged and adapted to operate substantially as set forth.
2. The sawing mechanism substantially as set forth with reference to and shewn
in the drawings.
3 In a sawing mechanism of the kind herein referred to, the frame, c, having

page_text: slots through it for the passage of the saw blade, and guide bars e; substantially
as and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 26th day of April 1899. .
GEORG MACK.
WILHELM MACK.
By Cheesbrough & Royston,
Agents for the Applicants, 15, Water Street, Liverpool.
Improved Boot and Shoe Wear Resisting Plate.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 4th May, 1900--Accepted, 23rd June, 1900
RICHARD CHAMBERLAYNE SMITH, Bell Hill, St. George, Bristol, Boot & Shoe
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows;
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A metal plate extending over the tread or bottom of the boot with and with-
out shielded or turned up edge to be made in different designs to suit the
requirements of the trade having several advantages over any other plate now
in use.
Being fastened on the bottom of the boot and being shielded it will greatly
strengthen it and prove very advantageous to miners & others doing stooping
kneeling or other rough work having the edge of the boot protected by the
shield.
It
That without the shielded edge being more suitable for less rough wear.
can be fastened on by either nails or screws, and while having the appearance
of hob nails it does away with the cutting up or perforating of the leather as in
a nailed boot.
It can be fastened on in about one fourth the time taken in nailing.
When worn out a new one can be put on the boot by any ordinary person thus
saving time & expense for repairs.
Dated this Thind day of August 1900
Improved Boot and Shoe Wear Resisting Plate.
RICHARD CHAMBERLAYNE SMITH, Bell Hill, St. George, Bristol, Boot and Shoe
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what man-
ner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
A metal plate extending over the tread or bottom of the boot with or without
shielded or turned up edge to be made in different designs to suit the require-
ments of the trade having several advantages over any other plate now in use.
Being fastened on the bottom of the boot and being shielded it will greatly
strengthen it and prove very advantageous to miners and others doing stooping
kneeling or other rough work having the edge of the boot protected by the
shield.
That without the shielded edge being more suitable for less rough wear.
It can be fastened on by either nails or screws and while having the appearance
Improvements in the Manufacture of Spurs.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 31st July, 1899-Accepted, 23rd Sept., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Spurs.
I, GUSTAV HAUSMANN, of Iserlohn, Westphalia, 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 follow-
ing statement: -
This invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of spurs and has
for its object to greatly simplify the method of joining the required parts of
metal together and to considerably economise in spur making while at the same
time a very light article is produced, which nevertheless is strong enough to
enable the rider to effectually prick horses or other animals.
The improved method of manufacturing spurs consists in first cutting out of.
suitable rolled blanks, bands or strips of such length, that the bow embracing the
boot heel may easily be formed by bending them. The stem carrying the
rowel is made separate from the bow and consists of four portions, namely two
side parts, a top and bottom part, forming together a hollow bar of square or
rectangular section. This stem is joined to the bow by means of hard-soldering
or brazing; the bow is provided with notches, whilst the side portions of the
stem have small tongues fitting into the said notches of the bow.
In order that this invention may be clearly understood, reference is made to
the accompanying drawings of which:
Fig. 1 represents the metal strip or band cut out from the rolled blanks and
forming the bow;
Fig. 2 the same metal strip provided with notches and the usual fastening
holes;
Fig. 3 the parts, one pair of each being required to form the stem.
Fig. 4 shows a top view of the finished article, and
Fig. 5 a side view of the same.
Referring to these figures the band or metal strip b is provided with notches a a¹
for the reception of the stem d, which is composed of four separate parts viz.:
two strips each provided with two tongues c c¹, and two covering strips
Holes e and f f serve for fastening the spur to the boot heel by employing
pins or screws. The rowel g is inserted into the split portion of the stem d
and secured therein in the usual manner.
When all parts have been suitably joined together by hard-soldering or braz-
ing, the spur may be finished or perfected according to requirement, the finished
article being very light is stiffened by the brazing the adjacent parts together
so that it will be sufficiently strong for the purpose of pricking horses.
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 method of manufacturing spurs in the manner described above and
illustrated in the drawings.
2. In the method of manufacturing spurs as claimed above the hard-soldering

page_text: of the stem with the bow, small tongues of the stem portions fitting into cor-
responding notches of the bow for stiffening the produced article, substantially
as described and represented in the drawings.
improvements in Aprons.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd June, 1899-Accepted, 5th Aug., 1899
improvements in Aprons.
I, FRANK WALLACE MASON, of Viaduct Hotel, Carlisle, in the County of Cum-
berland, 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:-
This invention relates to improvements in aprons and has for its object to
provide an apron of linen, cotton or other textile material with a readily detach-
able bib.
According to my invention I attach the bib to the apron by means of hook
and eye, button, or other suitable fastenings, in such manner that it may be
readily detached when it is required to wash or clean the apron or for other
purposes.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood and readily carried
into effect I will proceed to describe the same more fully with reference to the
accompanying drawings in which :-
Figure 1 shows an apron with the bib attached thereto, and
Figure 2 shows the bib detached from the apron.
A is the apron and a is the waist-band thereof. B is the bib. C, C, C, are
hooks secured to the lower end of the bib B. D, D, D, are eyes fixed to the
waist-band a of the apron and adapted to receive the said hooks on the bib.
By means of these hook and eye fastenings the bib may be readily attached to
or detached from the apron, as required.
I do not confine myself to the hook and eye fastenings above described but
may, for instance, attach buttons to the bib and form button holes in, or attach
them to, the waistband of the apron to receive said buttons, or the buttons or
hooks may be attached to the waist-band of the apron and the button-holes or
eyes may be carried by the bib, or other suitable fastenings may be employed.
An apron made as above described, may be used with or without the bib, and
a single bib may serve for several aprons or vice versa.
The bib, more especially when elaborately decorated or of an ornamental
nature, may be detached from the apron when it is required to wash the latter,
so that the bib may be washed once only for several washings or cleanings of
the apron. Or the bib may be detached from the apron for other purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
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An apron composed of linen, cotton, or other textile material and provided
with a readily detachable bib, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
Dad thin 1 of Tum 1900
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Trolleys used on Overhead Wires for Electric Traction.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 25th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Trolleys used on Overhead Wires for Electric
Traction.
I, WILLIAM Wood, of the Power Station, St. George, Bristol, 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 improvements in trolley heads used on overhead
wires for electric traction purposes, and constitutes an important addition to
my invention for which Letters l'atent have been granted, dated 7th December,
1897 and numbered 28839.
!
This improvement consists in making the spindle on which the trolley wheel
revolves to be self lubricating, which is done by using a tubular instead of
a solid spindle, and cutting a small chase or chases at the bottom of the tube
through which the lubricant flows to the inner surface of the wheel which is
in contact with the spindle, the tube forming a reservoir for a considerable
quantity of the lubricating material.
My invention and the means by which it is put into operation will be fully
described in connection with the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which
Fig. 1 shows a trolley head complete, as described in Specification 28839 of 1897,
Fig. 2 is an end view of the wheel and fork, with the tubular spindle inserted
in the wheel and fork bearings; Fig. 3 is a sectional view of the same: Fig. 4
is a longitudinal section of the tubular spindle; Fig. 5 is a transverse section,
and Fig. 6 is a plan view of the under side of the same, showing the chase
for the flow of the lubricant to the bearing of the wheel and spindle.
A is a tubular spindle with a V shaped chase B cut in the bottom, this
spindle extends from one side of the fork to the other, and the chase is of
sufficient length to lubricate every part of the wheel bearing: screw caps C are
inserted in each end of the tube for filling the reservoir and for retaining the
lubricant therein; a split pin D passing through holes in the fork bearing and
the spindle, secures the latter in position and ensures the chase B being always
at the bottom of the tube, so that every particle of the lubricant may flow out
to the wheel.
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 the construction of trolley wheels and forks for electric traction as herein
described, making the spindles tubular to form reservoirs for the lubricant
with a chase or chases at the bottom through which it flows to the bearings
of the wheels, substantially as and for the purpose herein described and
shown.
Dated this 19th day of October 1899
J. G. WESTLAKE,
Applicant's Agent, 2, John Street, Bristol.
Edging for Garden Paths and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 6th Feb., 1900-Accepted, 19th May, 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Edging for Garden Paths and the like.
ERNEST WALTER HILL, 69, Bartholomew Close, London, E.C., Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:―
The driving into the ground at short distances apart a stake made of gal-
vanized iron or other material forged, shaped or framed at the top portion
that rises above the ground level to receive a border of wood or other material
either with a plain or ornamental top edge and so arranged that the joints of
the border fit into the shaped stakes and fitted and fixed therin in such manner
that the border is easily removable for a new border when required. The bordering
where required to be fixed at angles or in a curved or ornamental line to have
similar stakes forged shaped or framed in such manner as to meet the require-
ments of design.
Edging for Garden Paths and the like,
I, ERNEST WALTER HILL, 69, Bartholomew Close, City, E.C., Box 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 driving into the ground at short distances apart a stake made of gal-
vanized iron or other material forged or framed at the top portion A, B that
rises above the ground level as shewn in Figs. 1, 2, and 3 to receive a border
of timber or other material either with a plain or ornamental top edge and so
arranged that the joints of the border fit into the shaped stakes and fitted and
fixed therein in such manner that the border is easily removable for new bordering
when required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
The readily fixing of a border or edging to garden paths and the like by
placing such in standards driven into the ground.
Th
TIT TTTT T
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 29th Apr., 1899
I, ALEXANDER JOHNSTON BROWN, of Glenview, Darley Dale, Matlock, in the
County of Derby, Explosives Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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This invention relates to an improved explosive which, whilst possessing ex-
plosive qualities equal to carbonite," is extremely safe for use in coal mines
and other places owing to the fact that it is practically flameless.
In carrying out the invention I take 4 parts, by weight, of turpentine oil, or
its chemical equivalent and add thereto 1 part of collodion cotton; the mixture is
heated in a water bath at a temperature of about 40° C., and then 30 parts,
by weight, of nitroglycerine are added; thereupon the temperature of the bath
is raised to 75-80° C.
The mass in the bath gelatinizes very quickly and uniformly.
The gelatine thus produced is mixed with 40 parts nitrate of potash, 27 parts
Epsom salts and 1 part soda (which neutralizes any acetic or formic acid which
may be produced through the oxidation of the turpentine oil) and the whole is
put into a suitable ball-mill and kneaded.
The material, when ready, can be fed into screw conveyors such as are at present
generally used in the manufacture of explosives and formed into the desired
shapes such as cartridges, etc.
The great advantage of this explosive is, as before stated, that it is practically
flameless so that it can be readily used for blasting purposes in coal mines.
I have merely given the above proportions by way of illustration or example
and it is to be understood that they may be varied or altered to suit the different
purposes for which the explosive is to be used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what
I consider novel and desire to claim is:-
1. In the manufacture of safety explosives the application and use of turpentine
oil or its equivalent substantially as described
2. An explosive made of the substances and in the manner substantially as
hereinbefore described.
Dated this 13th day of Febru 1899
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
100, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Improved Crate for Packing Frozen Produce, such as Birds, Rabbits, or the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 11th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Crate for Packing Frozen Produce, such as Birds, Rabbits,
or the like.
I, JOSEPH METZGER, of 53, Esk Street, Invercargill, in the Colony of New
Zealand, Hotelkeeper, 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 the following statement:-
The object of this invention is to produce a crate for the purpose of keeping the
produce apart or in layers and to allow a free passage of air between each layer
of the same.
To achieve this I make a crate in two portions, and preferably of battens or a
framework merely hollowing the parts that form the joinings, so as to allow of a
free passage of the cold air, as mentioned to every part of the contents.
The contents (if rabbits or such like) are preferably packed so as to look in-
wards the legs being drawn up and to the sides, and small battens prevent the
layers from touching.
The whole is then clamped together and it is obvious that though only two
portions are shown any number may be made to form one crate.
Referring to the accompanying drawing:-
Figure 1, shows two portions drawn a little apart, and is an end section showing
the packing.
Figure 2, is a view of one portion of the crate.
Figure 3, is a view of two portions of a crate, showing the preferable method
of securing same.
A is the crate formed preferably of battens as shown.
A¹ are the ends or any of the parts that come together and are perforated or
made hollow as shown for the air to circulate.
A³, are the small separating batterns for keeping the layers apart any con-
venient number of these may be used.
B, are the outlines of rabbits as showing the method of packing.
C, C, show one method of securing the parts of the crate to each other but any
convenient method may be adopted for this purpose.
In this invention any convenient size or material may be adopted.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1: In a crate for frozen produce especially such as birds, rabbits and such
like, the combination of an open crate (such as A, A¹,) with battens (such as A³,)
so arranged that a free passage of air can circulate between the battens and also

page_text: between the hollow ends of the parts that join, (such as A¹) substantially as
described and explained and for the purpose specified and as illustrated in the
accompanying drawing.
Dated this Sixth day of June 1899.
JOSEPH METZGER.
G. F. Redfern & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
A Preparation for Curling or Waving Hair, also applicable as a Hair Wash.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Jan., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 21st Aug., 1899-Accepted, 28th Oct.,
1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Preparation for Curling or Waving Hair, also applicable as a Hair
Wash.
CONSTANCE ANNA ASH, wife of Alexander Ash, Esquire, of 8, Tamar Terrace,
Stoke, Devonport, in the County of Devon, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows; —
My preparation for curling or waving hair, and which is also applicable as a
hair wash, consists of a mixture of isinglass and gelatine, with a preservative
added.
I claim the sole right to use these two ingredients in any preparation for
curling or waving hair, or in any hair wash, whether used for promoting the
growth, strengthening, cleansing, or for improving and beautifying hair.
Dated this 31st day of December 1898.
CONSTANCE ANNA ASHI,
8, Tamar Terrace, Stoke, Devonport.
A Preparation for Curling or Waving Hair, also applicable as a Hair
Wash.
CONSTANCE ANNA ASII, wife of Alexander Ash, Esquire, of 8, Tamar Terrace,
Stoke, Devonport, in the County of Devon, 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 preparation for curling or waving hair, and which is also applicable as a
hair wash, whether used for promoting the growth, strengthening, cleansing, or
improving and beautifying hair, consists of a mixture of either gelatine or
isinglass dissolved, and with a preservative added.
The proportion would be nine pounds of either gelatine or isinglass, diluted with
sufficient preservative, and dissolved in one hundred gallons of water, with a small
quantity of perfume.
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 use of either gelatine or isinglass, in any preparation for the purpose of
curling or waving hair, or in any hair wash, whether used for promoting the
growth, strengthening, cleansing, or improving and beautifying hair.
Dated this 17th day of August 1899.
A New or Improved Valve for Carbon Dioxide Receptacles or Reservoirs.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 2nd June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Valve for Carbon Dioxide Receptacles or
Reservoirs.
I, PAUL KEGEL, of Idaweiche, Upper Silesia, in the German Empire, Foreman,
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 valve for use in or
its object is to so construct
containing or adapted to contain carbon dioxide, a upon receptacles or reservoirs
it that it is automatically opened when the reservoir is connected to a delivery
pipe, and closed when the delivery pipe is disconnected.
The accompanying drawing to which reference is hereinafter made illustrates
the construction and arrangement of the improved valve.
a is a plug which closes the top of the reservoir or receptacle and is formed or
provided with a lateral branch k. Both the plug and its branch are formed with
axial holes, that in the former serving for the reception of the valve b, which is
normally forced against its seat and kept closed by means of the spring 61
encircling the valve stem. This stem projects into the reservoir through the screw
plug c and is formed for part of its length with an axial perforation e which
communicates with the opening in the plug a around the valve stem through a
lateral hole f. An extension of the valve is formed with an annular groove g
from which a hole leads to the central passage i of the extension 7. With the
valve in the open position shown gas can pass from the reservoir into the passage i.
A central pin or part n is placed in the opening in the branch in such
a manner as to be capable of sliding therein. The pin n is provided with an
and
axial passage and with radial holes s and is formed with a tapered head m,
its stem is provided with a disc o and an indiarubber ring 7, kept together by
means of the screw q. A vulcanised indiarubber ring or collar r is placed in the
outlet of the branch and is of such dimensions as to be almost flush with the end
of the outlet. The end of the delivery pipe is formed with a slightly projecting
end so that when it is screwed in place it moves the indiarubber ring to the
position shown in the drawing. This movement is transmitted to the head m
which in turn forces the valve b downwards off its seating. The gas now passes
through the pin n to and through the delivery pipe.
When the delivery pipe is removed from the reservoir the valve b is auto-
matically closed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
A valve for carbon dioxide receptacles or reservoirs, constructed arranged and

page_text: operated substantially as hereinbefore described and as illustrated by the accom-
panying drawing.
Improvements in or relating to Trouser Stretchers.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 5th May, 1899--Accepted, 17th June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Trouser Stretchers.
I, WOJCIECH KÓZÁNSKI, 122, Petrikowska Street, Lodz, Poland, in the Empire
of Russia, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement ;-
The object of the present invention is an appliance for stretching trousers or
for keeping them in a stretched state for the purpose of removing creases or
washing out spots and also to make them show creases as if ironed.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, and consists essen-
tially of two flat pieces of wood a a', the shape of which may be adapted to the
shape of the trousers. These two pieces of wood are adjustably connected with
each other by means of two slides b, moveable in slots cut in the wood, which
slides are attached in pairs to one of the two matrices e, c¹ with which they are
likewise revolubly connected.
The two matrices are adjustable on a screw spindle which can be turned by
means of a handle. Between the two matrices cc on the spindle 7, a coupling
device e is arranged which is not screw-threaded, and is of such a diameter that
the spindle can move freely in it. The coupling-device e bears on each side
arms which are inserted into cavities in the pieces of wood a, a respectively,
and supported there in a suitable manner. By turning the spindle the mat-
rices are displaced, and consequently the distance between the two pieces of
wood is varied. The arms f serve to prevent the pieces of wood being displaced
lengthways.
The use of the appliance is exceedingly simple. The trouser stretcher is slipped
into the trouser leg and it is stretched by turning the spindle d.
In order to simplify the cleaning of the stretched trousers, and to prevent
the material coming in contact with the moveable parts of the appliance (spindle
and matrices), a tin-plate protector can be fastened on each side of the coupling
device e by means of screws or rivets. This cover can be of the shape indicated
by dotted lines in the 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:-
Improved trouser-stretcher, consisting of two pieces of wood (a a¹) which are
adjustably connected with each other by moveable connections and in which the
lisplacement of the wooden side bars in the longitudinal direction is prevented
by the arms inserted in the said side bars, substantially and for the purpose
described.
Improvements in Gas Stoves.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1899- Accepted, 6th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gas Stoves.
HENRY ADDIS PRICE, Gas Engineer, 200, Camberwell Road, S.E., and HENRY
CHARLES TURNER, Gas Engineer, 200, Camberwell Road, S.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 state-
ment:-
This invention has for its object the construction of a single cased gas cooker
with loose enamelled linings which may be easily removed, and cleaned. The
centres of the ordinary panels of the stove casing are cut out so that when the
enamelled plates are in position they are seen from the outside. The plates are
fitted in grooves at the top and bottom of cooker the bottom ones having slots
cut in them and so arranged that any grease running down the plates, passes
through them instead of becoming corroded round the oven, In order that the
invention may be more easily understood, drawings are attached hereto of which
the following is a description. Fig. 1, represents a perspective elevation of the
cooker showing enamelled plates A in position, and grooves B, Fig. 2, is an
elevation of the cooker showing side enamelled plate, A from outside. Fig. 3.
is a section of side of cooker, showing enamelled plate A and grooves at top and
bottom, and frame of cooker C. Fig. 4, is an enlarged elevation of bottom
groove B, showing slots D. These slots can be varied in size or shape to suit
requirements.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
The construction of a gas stove with loose enamelled plates, and slotted grooves
at top and bottom, as described and shown on the drawings.
Dated this 21st day of February 1899
H. ADDIS PRICE,
HENRY CHARLES TURNER.
Improvements in Cigars, Cigarettes, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cigars, Cigarettes, and the like.
I, HEINRICH LINNEKOGEL, of 3, Kernerstrasse, Stuttgart, Germany, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention relates to improvements in cigars, cigarettes and the like and
the objects are to provide means for absorbing the nicotine and moisture and
prevent their access to the smoker's mouth. To this end I insert within the
cigar, cigarettes or the like and during manufacture, a plug of an absorbent
material preferably of ramie wadding for which may be substituted with less
satisfactory results cotton, wool, moss and other materials or substances. The
size of the plug would be regulated according to the strength of the tobacco
and the plug is placed at a distance of about one and a half centimetre from
the mouth end of the cigar or the like, as at a Fig. 1, and is wrapped up in the
tobacco during the making of the article. In the case of cigarettes the mouth
piece Fig. 2 is used, the plug being pushed into it. With cigarettes with-
out mouthpieces the position of the plug d corresponds with that in the cigar.
Cigarettes, cigars and the like made in the manner herein described render
unnecessary the employment of the usual expensive and non efficient so called
sanitary stems or mouthpieces. My improvement does not influence the aroma
of the tobacco or cigar and any slight expense there may in addition to the usual
cost is more than compensated for by the certainty of no nicotine being able
to reach the smokers mouth. There is no difference in the time taken to make
these cigars and the like as compared with those of any other well known kind.
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. Providing cigars, cigarettes and the like with an internal absorbent plug
of ramie wadding or other suitable material situated near the mouth end of the
cigar, cigarette or the like, substantially as described in the above specification
and exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
2. Cigars, cigarettes and the like made substantially as described in the above
specification and exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
Dotod this 26th day of September 1899.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents.
Improvements in and connected with Letter-files.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1899--Accepted, 28th Oct., 1899
Improvements in and connected with Letter-files.
I, FRIEDRICHI SOENNECKEN, of Bonn, in the Province of the Rhine, German
Empire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
The present invention relates to an improvement in letter-files of the kind, in
which the documents can be pushed from a tube upon a clamp engaging into
the top of this tube.
It has been a disadvantage of letter files, as hitherto constructed, that after
closing of the same they reopened again when accidentally turned upside down.
Thereby the documents were scattered and had to be rearranged again.
The object of my invention is a letter file in which the foot of the clamp, when
the file is closed, by means of a spring is pressed under the head of a stop whereby
the file is protected against accidental opening.
My invention will be fully understood with reference to the accompanying
drawing, which forms part of this specification, and in which:
Figure 1 shows a vertical section through a letter file according to my inven-
tion, and
Figure 2 a plan view of the same.
The characteristic feature of my invention consists in the peculiar arrangement
of lugs 6 and 6¹ upon the board a. These lugs are of a form and are arranged in
a manner allowing the clamp e to be rotated and slightly moved in vertical
direction. The foot e of the clamp is bent and is pressed under the head of a
stop f of suitable form by means of a spring d fixed to the lugs 6 6¹ and stretched
by a third lugg arranged in suitable manner upon the board a.
In order to open the file, the operator merely has to press against the foot e
thereby liberating the same.
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 a letter file, the combination of a board (a), with a clamp (c), lugs (6 6¹)
fixed upon the board (a) and allowing the rotation and a slight vertical displace-
ment of the clamp, the clamp (c) having a bent foot (e), a stop (f) of suitable
form and a spring (d) stretched by a third lug (g) pressing the foot (e) underneath
the head of the stop, for the purpose as described.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Artificial Building Stone.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 16th Dec.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Artificial Building Stone.
I, GUSTAV DE BRUYN, of 56, Kungstensgatan, Stockholm, in the Kingdom of
Sweden, Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:.
-
This invention relates to an artificial building-stone which is so constructed as
to facilitate the application and retention of the plastering.
In the accompanying drawing is illustrated a perspective view of a block of
stone constructed in accordance with this invention.
The improvement consists in forcing into one or more of the surfaces of the
block a fragments b of some hard material, for instance pieces of stone, which
fragments are allowed to protrude beyond the surface of the block a and con-
sequently offer an excellent support for the plaster.
The said fragments are pressed into the surface during the manufacture of the
block while the mass forming the stone is still plastic.
It should be added that for facilitating the retention of the plastering, grains of
sand have previously been pressed into the surface layer of artificial building-
blocks, but said grains do not by any means offer such an effective hold or
support as the fragments of stone hereinabove referred to.
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 artificial building-blocks having one or more surfaces made rough
by means of fragments of some hard material forced into the mass forming the
block.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.