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Improvements in Siphon-discharge Flushing Apparatus.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 10th Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Siphon-discharge Flushing Apparatus.
We, WILLIAM AUTY, ROBERT AUTY, and LOUIS AUTY of Chapel Hill,
Morley, near Leeds, Plumbers and Ironmongers, 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 our invention is to provide simple and efficient flushing apparatus.
for cisterns tanks and the like.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1, is a sectional elevation of our invention.
Fig. 2, is a plan.
According to our invention we employ a flushing chamber A (joined to and
sustained by the syphon A¹) having a valve B carried on a shaft C, which is
journalled in bearings D fixed on or carried by the chamber A, the said valve B
is controlled by lever mechanism operated by hand as usual.
The said lever mechanism consists of an arm F fixed at one end on the shaft C,
and joined to a rod G which is connected to a lever H pivoted at H¹ as ordinary
and is also connected to the hand pull.
The chamber A is provided with a ledge J, on which the valve B rests. The
action is as follows:-When the valve B is raised through the action of pulling
the lever H the said valve is tilted or raised, so as to clear the opening in the
syphon, by this means the water has a coutinuous flow through the syphon; until
the cistern or tank is emptied by the flush being started by lifting of the hinged
valve B. The apparatus is provided with a stop cock or ball valve as ordinary to
regulate the filling of the container.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. A flushing apparatus for cisterns, tanks, or the like having a chamber A with
a hinged valve B, operating as and for the purposes shown and described.
2. In a flushing apparatus for cisterns, tanks, or the like, the combination of the
chamber A connected to and sustained in position by the syphon A¹, the hinged
valve B and lever mechanism, operating substantially as and for the purposes set.
forth.
Dated this 29th day of Jul 1896
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent to the Applicants.
Appliance for Killing Poultry and the like, also small Animals used for Food.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Appliance for Killing Poultry and the like, also small Animals
used for Food.
I, ALFRED TAYLOR, Junior, of Rishangles, Eye, Suffolk, Carriage Builder, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is an appliance for killing Poultry and the like, also
Sinall Animals used for Food.
For the purpose of this invention, I provide a curved end to a bar, from which
two prongs project at right angles, these being fixed or movable and capable of
being set at the required distance apart.
In use, the head of the Bird or Animal is placed between the two prongs, one
above behind the forehead, and the other below under the neck (under the
lower jaw), so that by an upward thrust of the lever end of the bar, the head
becomes thrown back and the neck bones sudddenly dislocated, ensuring instant death
without pain.
Dated this 10th day of Donombor 1900
H.
GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said Alfred Taylor, Junior.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Appliance for Killing Poultry and the like, also small Animals
used for Food.
I, ALFRED TAYLOR, Junior, of Rishangles, Eye, Suffolk, Carriage 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 :-
The object of this invention is an appliance for killing Poultry and the like, also
small Animals used for Food.
For the purpose of this invention and as represented in the annexed drawings,
Figure 1 front elevation, Figure 2 a plan, I provide a curved end A to a bar B from
which two prongs C, D, project at right angles, either or both prongs being fixed
or movable and capable of being set at the required distance apart. In the drawing
I have only shown one adjustable and securable by a nut E so that ordinary Poultry
Geese, Turkeys, Rabbits, and the like can be humanely killed.
In use, the head of the Bird or Animal is placed between the two prongs, C, D,
one above lehind the forehead, and the other below under the neck (under the

page_text: lower jaw), so that by an upward thrust of the lever end of the bar B the head
becomes thrown back and the neck hones suddenly dislocated, ensuring instant death
without pain.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
we claim is
The appliance shown on the annexed drawings, especially the right angled
projecting prongs C, D, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
H GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said Alfred Taylor, Junior.
Improvements in Adhesive Medicinal Plasters.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1896-Accepted, 13th Mar., 1897
[Communicated from abroad by EUGEN DIETERICH, trading as Chemische Fabrik,
in Helfenberg, bei Dresden, in the Empire of Germany.]
Improvements in Adhesive Medicinal Plasters.
1, SAMUEL SIDNEY BROMHEAD of 97, Newgate Street, London, Patent Agent
(communication from abroad), 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 refers to adhesive medicinal substances spread on strips or pieces
of muslin or fine linen.
It consists of a new and special manner of combining and employing oxide of
zinc with glycerine, or soap, in the form of an adhesive layer for medicinal
plasters.
Such substances as above mentioned are spread in a viscous condition on strips
or pieces of muslin or fine linen and thus brought into use, being readily obtainable
and conveniently applied.
The adhesive layers of glycerine, zinc or soap, with or without the addition of a
medicament, are produced by spreading the combined substances, alone or with the
addition of a suitable medicament, in a warm or softened state on the strips or
pieces of muslin or fine linen. After drying, the strips or pieces are cut and are
then ready for use. Pieces or strips of suitable size are cut off as required,
moistened with warm water, on the adhesive side, and laid or stuck on to the part
affected. After the piece or strip so laid on, becomes dry, no further dressing is
requisite, as the gummy substance is self adhesive.
In cases of running eczema, however, it is advisable to apply some cotton wool to
the affected part.
If the plaster be used as a bandage, the strips, before using, should be dipped in
warm water and a regular dressing laid on. In this case, also, no further covering
or dressing is necessary after the plaster has dried.
The proportions of the various ingredients are as follows
For an adhesive glycerine plaster or bandage, the mixture is :-

page_text: To one of the above as a basis I add the following optional medicaments :-
5% of alum
5
lead
"
3525
3
"
5
"
2
"
5
"
boric acid
ichthyol
iodide of potassium
iodoform
20
""
mercury
5
carbolic acid
"3
3
"
10
"
salicylic acid
sulphur
10
tar
"
and so forth.
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 :-
An improved adhesive plaster consisting of an adhesive layer of oxide of zinc
with glycerine or soap spread in a soft or gummy condition with or without the
addition of a medicament, on pieces or strips of muslin or fine linen, as herein
described and set forth.
Dated this 2nd day of December 1896.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Stair Rod Eyes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Jan., 1896-Accepted, 22nd Feb., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Stair Rod Eyes.
We, HENRY MEE, and JAMES DOBBS STONE of 41 Frederick Street
Birmingham in the County of Warwick General Die Sinkers, 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 refers chiefly to the manufacture of the back of stair rod
eyes i.e.:-the part which is screwed to the tread and riser of the stairs for serving
as a bearing for fixing the eye which holds the rod in position.
The object of this invention is to produce an article of the same solid appearance
as the cast article, but of superior shape and cleaner finish than the cast, also to
decrease the cost of manufacture and carriage.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is a front elevation and Fig. 2 a section.
Instead of having the back A cast out of solid metal, it is made by presswork, or
stamping out of sheet metal and the edges B are turned down all round, which
gives it the appearance of additional thickness, and makes it look like a cast back,
also the screw holes C are countersunk by the same process.
The hook D which fastens the front E is also pressed out of the back.
The front E is fixed to the back A by means of a book or hinge F loosely
rivetted on to the back for allowing it to move horizontally from under the
catch, and the hinge allowing it to open vertically to allow the rod to be placed in
position.
The hook or hinge F is shouldered at G to form an abutment to cause the
front E to act as a spring and to yield as it is passing under the hook D so that it
may rebound when in position to fasten itself in the book D.
Having now particularly, described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
1. The making of the back with turn down edges, screw holes, and hook
fastening as herein before described and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
2. The rivetted hook or hinge for fixing the front to the back as hereinbefore
described and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
3. A stair rod eye consisting of the parts arranged and combined as substantially
set forth in this Specification and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 14th day of January 1896.
HENRY MEE.
JAMES DOBBS STONE.
wacoat & trouser strap, hand straps for books &c. braces, boots & shoes, bolts, tail boards dog collars, leashes or slips, hauling whipping or lifting ropes and chains pile drivers, ships rigging, souwester and similiar suits, capes, horse cloth and rug,
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Feb., 1896-Accepted, 21st Mar., 1896
We, CHARLES JAMES WESTWOOD of Blake Hall Wanstead and JonN GEORGE
BAXTER of the Mansion House Wanstead both in the County of Essex 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 buckles and consists in the construction
and arrangement thereof whereby the parts buckled together can be instantaneously
released. Such buckles can be applied to driving or other bands, bags and bag
straps, trunks, cases, baskets waistcoat & trouser straps, hand straps for books &c.
braces, boots & shoes, bolts, tail boards dog collars, leashes or slips, hauling whipping
or lifting ropes, and chains pile drivers, ships rigging, souwester and similiar suits,
capes, horse cloths and rugs, gloves or any other appliances in which an instan-
taneously released adjustable connection is required or may be used.
That the invention may be more readily understood, we have caused to be
attached hereto one sheet of drawings in which similar letters refer to similar parts.
In Figs. 3 and 4 a form of connection is shown for holding together the
piece A, in which an aperture B is shown contained in a buckle F with
tongue G. The said buckle is adjustable on the strap D in the usual way. The
connection is made by placing the staple C in the aperture B, the end of the
strap D is then passed through the projecting part of the staple C. The staple C
may be attached to A by means of the strap E.
It will be readily understood that on removing the strap D, the staple C will
leave the aperture B, and an instantaneous release effected.
Figs. 1 and 2 show a modification of the arrangement in which however the
buckle previously described can be used in place of the cleat plate F with the
holes H and cord D. The light cord K would be employed for effecting the release
at a distance.
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
In instantaneously released connections the buckle or piece F with or without a
means of adjustment and tongue G and having an aperture B, in combination with
the staple C and pieces D & E as described herein or modification thereof.
Dated this 10th day of February 1896.
E. T. HARRAP,
Agent for Applicants.
Priming or Foundation for Use in Pressure Gilding, Silvering, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd June, 1896-Accepted, 15th Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Priming or Foundation for Use in Pressure Gilding, Silvering,
and the like.
We, HUGO PAUL WEISSE of Reissigerstrasse, Dresden, Germany, Gilder, and
FRIEDRICH ARNO HÜLLER of Kyffhäuserstrasse, in the same city, no occupation,
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 is known that in the operation of gilding and silvering by pressure a
pulverulent priming is spread upon the surface to be gilded or silvered, say
photographs or birthday and the like cards, on which it is desired to impress gold
or silver titles or letterpress. The application of such a powder requires however
particular dexterity and care as with a faulty distribution of the priming the leaf
metal laid thereon is imperfectly attached by the pressure and is liable to
break off.
The object of this invention is to provide, for use in gold leaf and silver leaf"
and the like applications to surfaces or objects, a priming or foundation medium.
which does not require any special aptitude for its application and which upon.
pressure being applied securely attaches the metal to the surface.
The priming of the invention is composed of water, gelatine and shellac, the
approximate proportions being 1 liter of water, 7 tablets of gelatine of the usual
trade size, and 1 table spoonful of shellac. In preparing the priming the water
is brought to boil, the gelatine thoroughly dissolved in the boiling water, the
resultant solution cooled down to about 95° Celsius, and the shellac then mixed
in. The priming is then ready for use and may be applied with a sponge or
brush to paper or the like. The primed surface is then dried by exposure to
air and the leaf metal laid on in the usual way and pressed with a hot stamp
by which the priming is heated and thereby caused to securely attach the metal,
any of which on the unstamped parts may be readily brushed away as it does
not there adhere.
It may be that after cooling, the priming is unsuitable for application by reason.
of its being too thick and when this is the case. the vessel containing the same
should be placed in hot water for a time and after cooling again it will be found
that excessive thickness or consistency does not again take place.
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 :-
A priming or foundation medium for use, in pressure gilding, silvering and
the like, in a fluid state and composed of water, gelatine and shellac substantially
as described.
Dated this 23rd day of June 1896.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89 Chancery Lane, Loudon, W.C., Agent for the Applicants.
New or Improved Detonating or Shooting Toys.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 2nd May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Detonating or Shooting Toys.
I, JAMES GAGE of 8 and 10 Pembroke Place, Liverpool in the County of
Lancaster, Toy 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 has for its object a form of toy which will give a loud detonation
and at the same time send a flying article up into the air. The article could be a
light wire and woollen monkey or angel or it could be a body with two wings set
at at angle so as to rotate. The cannon from which it is fired consists of a vertical
cylinder at the end of a wire handle. In the bottom of this cylinder the detonator
is placed. A heavy weight of lead or other material is placed above it filling say
half the length of the cannon. A cork to which the flying article is attached is
placed in the mouth of the cannon coming down nearly to the lead weight and
having some degree of friction.
The invention will be best described by aid of the accompanying drawings, in
which
Fig. 1, A represents the cannon a tin cylinder B twisted wire handle C, detonator.
These detonators are largely sold at the present time for numerous different toys
so there is no need describing them in detail and the detonator itself forms no part
of my invention. E cylindrical weight made of lead or cast iron. F cork.
G monkey or other light figure having a centre of wire. Fig. 2, G & I show a
different arrangement of a cork having two wings projecting from it. The wings
can even be feathers set at an angle. Furthermore in place of the light figure G
one or more feathers can be used so as to form a sort of shuttle-cock.
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:
1. In a toy the combination of a cannon having a projecting handle so as
to form a sort of hammer a detonator a weight and a light body corking the end
of the cannon and capable of being blown up when the detonator or detonators
go off.
2. In a detonating toy in which a light article is sent flying into the air two or
more vanes or feathers projecting out from it and set at an angle so as to form a
helix substantially as described.
Dated the oth dan 1000
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6 Lord Street, Liverpool, Patent Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Slide with a Jointed Pin for Scarfs.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Feb., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 15th Apr.. 1896-Accepted, 27th June, 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Slide with a Jointed Pin for Scarfs.
An
JOSEPH GILBERT ROLASON 81 Vyse Street Birmingham Jeweller do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improved slide for scarf with a jointed pin to prevent it from slipping down
the scarf-the pin is jointed to the back of the slide, and falls down, allowing the
slide to be passed up the scarf into position, then press the point of pin into scarf
and draw the slide down which forces the pin through the scarf in a slanting
direction and the point of the pin catching against the front of slide makes it
perfectly secure, remove the slide by raising it until the pin is withdrawn, then
hold the pin with the thumb and finger while you slip the slide off the scarf.
Dated this 4th day of February 1896.
JOSEPH GILBERT ROLASON.
JOSEPH GILBERT ROLASON 81 Vyse Street Birmingham Jeweller do bereby
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:-
An improved slide with a jointed pin for scarfs, to prevent it from slipping down
the scarf, the pin A is jointed to the back of slide 13 and falls down as in Fig. I
allowing the slide to be passed up the scarf into position, then press point of pin
into the scarf and draw the slide down which forces the pin through the scarf in
a slanting direction and the point of pin A catching against the front edge of
slide as in Fig. Il makes it perfectly secure-remove the slide by raising it untill
the pin is withdrawn from scarf then hold the pin A with the thumb and finger
while you remove the slide from the scarf.
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. Pin jointed on back of slide (see Fig. I.) to be passed through the scarf in
a slanting direction after it is put on the scarf.
2. Point of pin catching against front edge of slide (see Fig. II.) after it has
passed through the scarf.
Dated this 14th day of April 1896.
JOSEPH GILBERT ROLASON.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 27th Feb., 1897
mo
A communication from FRIEDRICH LEOPOLD PAUL RADECK, Builder, Dresden, N.,
Empire of Germany.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 111 Hatton Garden, in the County of Middlesex,
Chartered Patent 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 :-
Hitherto floors in buildings have been constructed in such manner that the parts
of them between the joists have been made of undressed rough boards which
already contained the germ of dampness, and were open to other objections.
The new construction of floor avoids these drawbacks.
The invention consists mainly in providing a wire-netting of galvanized iron of
suitable strength spread between the joists and on it a layer of cardboard, or sheet
of fireproof material so as to prevent falling through of the filling mass.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 is a horizontal section through such a floor, made transversely to the
joists, and
Figure 2 is a plan, not showing the filling or floor boards..
a are the joists, b the floor boards proper, c c are battens or planks secured to the
joists in usual manner. d is the wire netting, e e¹ the cardboard layer and the
6lling (sand, cinders, slag or the like). g is the ceiling.
The cardboard layer consists of two separate strips e and el which overlap each
other at about the middle of the distance between the joists, in order to enable
them to yield under the weight of the filling f. The wire netting d and the
cardboard layer e e' are together secured to the sides of the joists a when the
planks c c are being fixed, and thus form the under layer of a floor perfectly damp-
proof and fire-proof, whereby the safety of the whole building from fire is
considerably increased.
This new construction of floors is simple, quick, and cheap, and effectively
prevents passing of sound, and also prevents accidents such as have hitherto
occurred in building occasioned by the workmen falling through the boards.
The planks cc may be replaced by angle irons, but this however is not
advisable.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said inven-
tion as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
In floor construction, an intermediate layer between the joists consisting of a
wire-netting foundation a sheet or cardboard layer consisting of two overlapping
strips the edges of the cardboard layer and wire netting being secured to the joists
by means of planks (or angle-irons) and a filling of sand or the like above the
cardboard, substantially as described.
D 15h der of October 1896.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1896

page_text: I, FRANK ANTHONY GILBERT, of Crewe Road, Nantwich, in the County of Chester,
Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of boots and shoes
specially adapted for use by cyclists, the object being to provide a boot or shoe
which shall have a very flexible waist or shank whereby pedalling is facilitated.
For this purpose 1 form the waist of my boots and shoes of indiarubber suitably
connected to the heel and fore parts of the boots or shoes which heel and fore parts
are made of leather as usual. The india-rubber waist or shank is attached to the
welt in the ordinary manner.
propose to call my flexible cycling boots and shoes by the name of "Tachypus."
Dated the 20th day of October 1896.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
I, FRANK ANTHONY GILBERT, of Crewe Road, Nantwich, in the County of Chester,
Boot and Shoe 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 improvements in the manufacture of boots and shoes
specially adapted for use by cyclists, the object being to provide a boot or shoe which
shall have a very flexible waist or shank whereby pedalling is facilitated.
For this purpose I form the waist of my boots and shoes of india-rubber suitably
connected to the heel and fore parts of the boots or shoes which heel and fore parts
are made of leather as usual. The india-rubber waist or shank is attached to the welt
in the ordinary manner.
In the accompanying drawing,
Figure 1 is a side view of a cyclist shoe made according to my invention, and,
Figure 2 is a section on the line 2-2 of Figure 1.
a is the waist or shank of the shoe such waist being made as above mentioned of
india-rubber, and connected to the heel and fore part of the shoe b which are made
of leather as usual. As shewn in Figure 2 my india-rubber waist or shank a is
connected to the welt c in the ordinary manner.
I propose to call my flexible cycling boots and shoes by the name of "Tachypus."

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I. declare that what I
-claim is :-
A boot or shoe for cyclists having the waist or shank formed of india-rubber,
substantially in the manner and for the purpose hereinbefore described and illustrated
in the accompanying drawing.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Umbrellas.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 17th Oct., 1896
Improvements in or relating to Umbrellas.
I, EUGEN DROZ, of Ohligs, Rheinpreussen, 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 improvements in umbrellas, its object being to
cause the umbrella to automatically close upon the catch being pressed down.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is a side elevation the improvements being indicated in dotted lines.
Fig. 2 is an elevation at right angles to the plane of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a detail.
Fig. 4 is a section on the line -y of Fig. 1.
In the umbrella stay a is placed a helical spring b which at one end c is secured
to the stay a; the other end d is connected near the pivotting point of the stay to
a spring blade or a wire spring 9 which is secured in any suitable manner to the
umbrella-rib f. Fig. 3 shows the shape of this spring. When the umbrella is
opened, this spring g is at first compressed till it comes to lie against the pivot e of
the umbrella-rib, and not until this has taken place, is the helical spring extended.
The two springs co-operate then to effect automatic closing of the umbrella, the
spring g returning in its extended position and the spring b contracting. In Fig. 1
the position of the stay a and of the springs 6 and 9 are shown dotted in the
position occupied when the umbrella is closed. Fig. 4 shows a cross section on the
line -y of Fig. 1 and illustrates the mode of securing the spring g in the cavity
of the rib f.
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:-
In umbrellas the arrangement of a helical spring in the cavity of a stay and the
connection of this spring with a spring blade or wire spring such as g secured to
the rib fin such a manner that when the umbrella is opened both the spring g and
the helical spring bare brought into a state of tension so as to together effect an
automatic closing of the umbrella substantially as described.
Dated this 16th day of September 1896.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Furnaces.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Furnaces.
We, BAPTIST SOHMITT, Stove Manufacturer, and ANDREAS BURKARD,
Brewer, both of No. 3, Kapnzinerstrasse, Bamberg, Bavaria, in the Empire of
Germany, 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 the construction of boiler and other
like furnaces, the object being to ensure complete combustion of the fuel and
consequently reduction of the smoke, and consequent waste of fuel through gases
escaping unconsumed. The invention consists in so constructing the furnace that
a current of air is blown or forced against the escaping gases, thus supplying the
oxygen necessary to ensure complete combustion.
Such being the nature and object of our said invention, the following is a
complete description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawing,
which is a longitudinal section of the boiler of a steam furnace.
The invention consists in passing through the smoke bridge and across the grate,
a current of air, either from cross chaunels or from the cinder box. For this
purpose there is placed in the wall 1 a chamber 2 consisting of a frame with the
cross bars 3 and 4. To the upper bar 3 is hinged a damper 5 which when closed
meets the lower bar 4. The damper 5 can be raised and lowered by means of a
rod that may be moved from the outside, and fixed in any desired position. The
smoke bridge rises above and behind the chamber 2, the front wall 6 having a
ledge formed by part of the cross bar 3 on which the grate rests, and in this wall 6.
is a hole or slit 11. From the hole 11 the smoke bridge curves in an arch 8 to
the part 9...
This system of constructing the furnace produces inside the smoke bridge a
chamber 10 through which the air passes regulated by the opening of the damper 5,
and enters the fire box through the slit or hole 11, there it mixes with the gases,
otherwise escaping only partly consumed, and produces a complete combustion of
the latter, so that the heating effect of the fire must be considerably greater, a
choking of the smoke channels is prevented, and excessive smoking of the chimney
is prevented, and great saving of fuel is effected.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
In furnaces, the chamber 2 with a damper 5 to be regulated from the outside, the
said chamber 2 supporting the vaulted wall 8 forming a channel 10 for supplying
fresh air passing through a slit 11, all in combination as and for the purpose
herein described, and substantially as illustrated by the annexed drawing.
Dated this 28th day of December 1896
BAPTIST SCHMITT,
ANDREAS BURKARD,
By their Agents, Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax.
New or Improved Method and Apparatus for Elevating and Storing Beer and like Liquids.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th June, 1896-Accepted, 11th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Method and Apparatus for Elevating and Storing
Beer and like Liquids.
I, MICHAEL MCSWIGGAN, of Market Street, Omagh, in the County of Tyrone,
Ireland, Publican, 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 for its object the utilization of the pressure of gas ordinarily
existing in an unspiled barrel or similar vessel contain ing beer or like liquid, for
the purpose of forcing such liquid into a second vessel in an elevated position, or
on the same level, and for the purpose of allowing a portion of the gas as desire l
to escape from the liquid in the second vessel, so that it may be in good condition
for drawing as required.
Apparatus for this purpose is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, from
which it will be seen that for the purpose of my invention I connect. the lower
portion of the vessel a from which the liquid is to be drawn, by a suitable tube or
pipe b provided at its upper and lower ends with a tap or faucet c, d, respectively
to the upper portion of the vessel e, into which it is required to conduct it, and'
provide the latter vessel at its upper end with a suitable vent plug or stopper f,.
and at its lower end with a tap or faucet g through which the liquid may be drawn
therefrom as required.
In operation the vent peg f in the upper vessel a is removed and the tap c, d, at
the ends of the connecting pipe b opened fully, and tap h opened partly, when the
liquid will be caused to flow by the pressure of gas in the lower vessel a into the
upper vessel e, and partly fill the same. The vent plug f is then inserted and
the tap c at the upper end of this connecting pipe shut, when the vent plug ƒ may
be again removed for a sufficient time to ventilate the upper vessel e.
When this has taken place, the peg f is again inserted and the tap c at the
upper end of the connecting pipe b again opened, when more liquid will be caused
to flow into the upper vessel e and nearly fill the same. The plug ƒ may be
removed as before for a few minutes and shut again.
The liquid may then be drawn from the upper vessel e as required, and this
liquid will be replaced by other from the lower vessel a if the tap cat the end of
the connecting pipe 6 is left open and the vent plug f kept inserted. A tube of
glass or part glass or other material may be attached to upper vessel e at top and
bottom to show quantity of liquid in vessel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
The method and apparatus for raising and storing beer and like liquid
substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
.
M. 190e
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention" Office, Mitre Court, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Barrels, Casks, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 26th Sept., 1896
Improvements in Barrels, Casks, and the like.
I, HERMANN BERRER, of Weissenfels, Oberkrain, in the Empire of Austria,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this my 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 barrels, casks, and the like, and consists in manu-
facturing such articles by first producing two equal or unequal parts having each
a screw-thread pressed into its rim, and then screwing one of said parts upon, or
into, the other, so as thereby to connect the said parts.
Each part forms thus a circular vessel or vat the rim of which is provided with
the screw-thread afore mentioned, and I prefer to let each part consist of one
piece, or to let the mantle be integral with the bottom respectively. I therefore
produce said parts by pressing each of them out of a sheet of iron or another
suitable metal or material.
In order to make my invention more clear, I refer to the accompanying drawing,
in which I have shown, as an example, a barrel consisting of two equal parts, or
of two halves respectively. A A' are said equal parts, or halves, and a a' are the
screw threads of the same. a 2 are hollow collars arranged between the mantle-
portion proper and the screw-thread of each part or half. Said collars serve for
protecting the screw-threads against being damaged if the barrel is rolled.
If the barrel is to be used for a liquor I may arrange between the screw-threads
a layer of a cement containing red lead or another suitable substance; but a
sufficiently waterproof connection may also be obtained by heating the outer thread
before screwing it upon the inner one, and letting it cool down only after having
been screwed on, so that it contracts upon, and presses itself strongly into, the
inner thread.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in which manner the same is to be performed, I declare what I
claim is :-
A barrel, cask, or the like, consisting of two parts having each a screw-thread
pressed into its rim; said parts being connected by said screw-threads, substantially
as described.
1000
HERMANN BERRER,!]
By Geo. H. Rayner.
Improvements in Chocks for Supporting Ships' Boats.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1896-Accepted, 15th Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Chocks for Supporting Ships' Boats.
I, GEORGE MORISON HAMLYN, 79 Barrowgate Road, Chiswick, Master
Mariner, 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:-
Ships' boats when supported on chocks of ordinary construction have to be raised
some height by the tackle of the davits so as to lift them clear of the chocks before
they can be launched, this involving delay which in cases of emergency may be.
very serious.
My invention has for its object to provide against this by such a construction of
the chocks that they can in a moment be lowered from the bilges of the boat.
leaving the boat suspended from the davits and free to be launched.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings is a front view, Fig. 2 is a side view and
Fig. 3 is a plan of a chock according to my invention.
Figs. 4, 5 and 6 are corresponding views of the chock with releasing gear of a
modified form.
Referring first to Figs. 1, 2 and 3, the chock consists of two cheeks A
approximately fitting the bilges of the boat, both pivotted on a bolt B carried
by a suitable framing C. From each of the cheeks A extends a segment D,
these segments being of such length that the lower ends overlap each other, both
ends being notched to receive a pawl E at the end of a lever which has a.
counterweight F and is pivotted at G to the framing.
When it is desired to launch the boat, the counterweight is raised thereby
withdrawing the pawl E from the notch, and allowing the cheeks A to fall down.
leaving the boat free.
In order to prevent accidental release of the pawl E, a pin H is inserted below.
it, the pin being withdrawn by hand when the boat has to be launched.
Referring now to Figs. 4, 5 and 6 in which the parts corresponding to those in
Figs. 1, 2 and 3 are marked with like reference letters, a lever I having a slide M
jointed to it is substituted for the pawl lever. When the cheeks A are up supporting
the boat, the slide M occupies the notches in their segments D, but when the
lever L is moved away from the frame C withdrawing the se M, the cheeks A
drop down leaving the boat free to be launched.
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 chock for supporting a ship's boat consisting of two cheeks approximately
fitting the bilges of the boat and pivotted on a stationary frame, these cheeks-
having segments overlapping at their lower ends and notched to receive the pawl.
or slide of a hand lever, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 15th day of July 1896.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant..
Ior Patterns Used in Moulding Letais.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 5th Dec., 1896
Ior Patterns Used in Moulding
Letais.
JOHN WILLIAM PHILLIPS 9 Park Road New Cross London S.E. Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Metal dowels for patterns used in moulding metals are usually made up of a plug
which is driven into one half of the pattern or core box, and a socket which
is driven into the other half of the pattern or core box..
To enable the plug to be more readily inserted or withdrawn my invention
consists in forming a screw thread upon the lower portion of the plug combined
with a slotted head enabling a screw driver to be used.
Dated this 21st day of February 1896.
J. W. PHILLIPS.
Metal Dowels for Patterns Used in Moulding Metals.
JOHN WILLIAM PHILLIPS 9 Park Road New Cross London S.E. 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 :-
Metal dowels for patterns used in moulding metals are usually made up of
a plug which is driven into one half of the pattern or core box & a socket which is
driven into the other half of the pattern or core box.
To enable the plug to be more readily inserted or withdrawn, my invention
consists in forming a screwed thread upon the lower portion of the plug combined
with a slotted head enabling a screw driver to be used to enter the said plug.
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 metal dowel whose plug is screwed enabling it to be inserted in or withdrawn
from pattern or core box as desirable.
Dated this 30th day of October 1896.
JOHN WILLIAM PHILLIPS.
Improvements in Pie Dishes and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pie Dishes and the like.
I, DOROTHY AMY GILLETT, Shrubbery House, Thame, Oxon. School
Proprietress, 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 dishes and the like used for cooking fruit, meat and other
pies, and the object is to prevent the boiling out of the juice or other contents of
the dish, which is a cause of much waste with the ordinary pie-dish. In carrying
my invention into effect I provide a rim around the inside of the dish, this rim
being either a continuation inwards of the usual rim, or an inner one placed at a
lower level, than is the ordinary outer one. I prefer to make the inner rim some-
what higher at its inner edge than it is at its point of junction with the body of
the dish. The invention is applicable to any cooking dish made of any metal,
pottery ware or combination thereof, and the inner rim may be of any convenient
width.
Having now particularly described and ascertained my said invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
In pie-dishes and the like an inner rim or ledge extending from the body of the
dish more or less towards the centre thereof and preferably having a slightly
upward tendency, the whole substantially as and for the purposes described and
set forth in the above specification.
Dated this 23rd day of September 1896.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or connected with Sewing-machine Lamps.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Feb., 1896-Accepted, 23rd May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Sewing-machine Lamps.
I, HUGO APPENZELLER, Manufacturer of 22, Sendlingerstrasse, Munich, in the
Kingdom of Bavaria and Empire of Germany, 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 is known to every person, who uses a sewing-machines, that it is difficult to
efficiently light up the work-piece, as one is mostly forced to place the lamp on a
neighbouring table, in order to avoid the lamp being shaken or even thrown over.
The invention explained in the annexed drawing makes it possible to place the lamp
close above the work-piece; makes it possible to keep the work-table unencumbered,
and avoids the danger of the lamp being thrown over.
In the drawing Fig. 1 gives a side-view of the frame with the lamp, Fig. 2 an plan
of the frame alone, Fig. 3 a sewing-machine with the contrivance, Figs. 4 and 5
represent a form of the contrivance.
The cuff a is lined inside with india-rubber and fits the circumference of the
machine-arm A Fig. 3. To this is joined, being connected by joints a longer and a
shorter arm b-c. The latter has at its free end a socket d, provided with an
adjusting-screw, for adjusting the lamp-holder e at any height. The latter is formed
by an iron-rod or strong wire, which first of all goes upwards and then is bent down-
wards and forms a horizontally lying circle for the reception of a bottom for
catching the drops. From there the wire turns in suitable bends upwards and serves
to hold the shade g.
Since the arms of sewing-machines vary in their dimensions in all systems, it is
practical to make the cuff of the lamp-bearer arm surrounding the arm as shown by
Figs. 4 and 5, of several parts ss, 8, 81, connected by screws, which parts after the cuff
has been laid round the arm, are drawn together and thus closely fit the shape of
the arm.
By this arrangement the lamp may easily be placed in any desired position and
may even be drawn quite forward, if a piece of work, which is to be done by the
hand, makes it necessary.
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.) Lamp-bracket for sewing-machines, consisting on the one hand of the jointed
arm bc, consisting of several parts, with cuff a, to be fastened to the sewing-machine
arm at the one end and with eye d at the other end, and on the other hand of the
wire-frame e with lamp-stand f, which is put into the eye and in it can be adjusted as
regards height.
2.) In the lamp-bracket distinguished under 1.) the arrangement of a cuff, divided
into several parts in order to make it capable of fitting sewing-machine arms of
various diameters.
Dated this 4th day of February 1896.
For HUGO APPENZELLER,
Bernh. Brockhues.