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Improvement in Microphones.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 1st June, 1898-Accepted, 30th July, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Microphones.
We, SIEMENS BROTHERS & Co. LIMITED, of 12, Queen Anne's Gate, West-
minster, S.W., Electrical Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion (as communicated to us from abroad by Siemens & Halske Actien Gesell-
schaft, Markgrafen Strasse 94, Berlin S.W.) 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 a simplified construction of microphone wherein the
membrane is so arranged as to serve at the same time for the attachment of all
the other parts of the microphone. The said improved construction is shewn in
vertical section on the accompanying drawing.
The membrane M has its periphery formed of a dished configuration so as to
receive within it the wooden ring R that carries the metal back plate V, carrying
the regulating device for the spring F. The mouthpiece T membrane M, ring R
and backplate V are all secured together by means of the screws S.
This construction affords the further advantage that the membrane is stretched
uniformly in all directions which greatly improves the transmission of speech.
The requisite configuration is imparted to the membrane M and back plate V
by stamping them out in dies.
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 claims is:-
A microphone wherein the membrane is made with its periphery of a dished
form so as to receive within it the other parts of the microphone the said parts
being combined in such manner as to both simplify the construction of the
microphone and to insure a uniform stretching of the membrane, substantially
as described.
Dated thin lot
T1000
ABEL & IMRAY.
Agents for the Applicants.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, MARY ANNE GAW, of Park View, Lower Sydenham, Belfast, Ireland, Married
Lady, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
At present the green or unripe tomatos at the end of the season are allowed
to go to waste for want of sufficient heat to mature them. At present nothing
has been done in the way of utilizing these tomatos.
The object of the present invention is to make a jam from the green or unripe
tomatos which, as aforesaid, up to this have been allowed to go to waste. The
jam consists of the following ingredients mixed together in or about the pro-
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Tomato Jam or Jelly.
I, MARY ANNE GAW, of Park View, Lower Sydenham, Belfast, Ireland, Married
Lady, 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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At present the green or unripe tomatos at the end of the season are allowed
to go to waste for want of sufficient heat to mature them. At present nothing
has been done in the way of utilizing these tomatos.
The object of the present invention is to make a jam from the green or unripe
tomatos which, as aforesaid, up to this have been allowed to go to waste. The

page_text: portions stated:-
ingredients mixed together in or about the pro-
Green tomatos peeled and cut fine
White sugar
Vinegar
The mixture is boiled for about 3 hours.
The proportions of the ingredients may be modified.
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1 lb.
5 ozs.
teaspoonful.
The green tomatos may, in the same manner, be used for making jelly.
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 consider novel and desire to claim is :-
A tomato jam or jelly made substantially as hereinbefore described.
A Book to Prevent Flatfootedness and to Increase the Height of the Wearer.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Book to Prevent Flatfootedness and to Increase the Height of the
Wearer.
I, CHARLES STEPHEN BROWN, of 2a, South Hill Park, Hampstead, London,
NW, Bootmaker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows.
The invention consists of a sock made of leather of other suitable material to
fit the inside sole of a boot or shoe. A steel spring placed longitudinally, in the
centre of the sock and fixed at the heel end serves to support the arch of the instep
and to prevent flatfootedness In addition the heel is raised by a pad of cork to
increase the height of the wearer.
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A Sook to Prevent Flatfootedness and to Increase the Height of the
Wearer.
I, CHARLES STEPHEN BROWN, of 2A, South Hill Park, Hampstead, London,
W., Bootmaker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
anner the same 18 to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement.
The invention consists of a sock made of leather or other suitable material out
to a shape to fit inside a boot or shoe To the under side of the heel of the sock
is attached a pad of cork or other suitable material to act as an elevator. An
arched spring of suitable width and length 18 placed longitudinally in the cente
of the sock and attached at the heel end to the pad
The end of the sping
beneath the sole of the sock 18 left free.
Refening to the accompanying drawing-Fig 1 shews a longitudinal section
of the sock and Fig 2 the plan
A represents the sock.

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 18:
(1) The combination of parts constructed in the manner and acting for the
purposes hereinbefore described and illustrated on the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 27th day of September, 1899
CHARLES STEPHEN BROWN.
Improvements in Underframes for Railway Vehicles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1898-Accepted, 3rd Sept., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Underframes for Railway Vehicles.
T, HARRY LIVESEY, of Broad Street Avenue, Blomfield Street, in the City of
London, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (partly
communicated to me from abroad by Robert Gould, of Ferro Carril del Sud,
Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic, Engineer,) to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a strong and comparatively light construction of the
underframe of a railway vehicle as will be described with reference to the accom-
panying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section of part of an underframe according to this
invention near one end.
Fig. 2 is a plan of the same, the upper half sectional.
Fig. 3 is a transverse section on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2.
Fig. 4 is a half transverse section on the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.
Fig. 5 is a half end view.
AA are two girders of trough form which are connected above and below by
plates aa or lattice work constituting a box girder which extends the whole
length of the underframe and forms as it were the back-bone of the underframe.
Over this box girder are fixed at intervals transverse bars or angle irons B and
under them bars or angle irons C bent to form diagonal braces, both these trans-
verse bars or angle irons having their ends fixed to longitudinal girders 1) which
form the sides of the underframe.
The girders D as well as the main girders A are attached to end plates E to
which are also attached the ends of diagonal braces which extend to the box
parts at G where brackets are provided to take the centre and side bearings for
the bogies.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
An underframe for a railway vehicle having a longitudinal box girder near its
middle attached to plates at the ends of the frame, this box girder being crossed
over and under by transverse bars or angle irons having their ends attached to
side girders, the ends of which are attached to the end plates, from which diagonal
braces extend to the box girder near the bearings for the bogies substantially as
described.
Dated this 10th dox of July 1808
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Nov., 1898-Accepted, 17th Dec., 1898
I, ANTON OLSEN EVENBYE, of Arendal, in the Kingdom of Norway, Manu-
facturer, 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 a dressing-composition or grease for leather which
has for its object to render leather waterproof and supple and at the same time
to afford an effective protection for the grain of the leather.
According to the invention I make use of light brown fish-oil, which is
thinner than pale oil and does not emit a disagreeable odour from absorption
of perspiration, and of india-rubber and cherry resin or gum, these substances
forming glues which mix intimately with the leather and make it water-tight,
as they can be washed out only with great difficulty. Wax and tallow are
advantageously used for the grain which they protect against cracking. Bone-
black is added as colouring matter.
The india-rubber is dissolved in turpentine and a little carbolineum is advan-
tageously employed, this substance possessing the property of penetrating
leather.
My composition is produced in the following manner:-
125 grammes of tallow, 32 grammes of pure bees-wax and 15 grammes of bone-
black are mixed with a suitable quantity of light brown fish-oil and this mixture
is boiled whilst being stirred until the tallow and wax are completely melted..
25 grammes of india rubber are then dissolved at a low temperature in
155 grammes of turpentine and this mixture is poured into the first mixture,
whilst the latter is approximately at its boiling point, after which the whole
is stirred well together. I then add 10 grammes of carbolineum and 20 grammes
of cherry resin or gum and the composition, after being again stirred until
it has become cold, is put into boxes.
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 dressing-composition or grease for leather consisting of tallow, wax,
light brown fish-oil and dissolved india rubber, substantially as hereinbefore
described.
2. In a dressing-composition for leather of the kind described in Claim 1,
the addition of cherry resin or gum and a little carbolineum, substantially as
herein before described.
3. In a dressing-composition of the kind described in Claims 1 and 2, the
addition of bone-black, substantially as hereinbefore described.
4. In a dressing-composition for leather of the kind described in Claim 1,

page_text: dissolving the india rubber in turpentine, preferably in the proportion of
25 grammes of india rubber to 155 grammes of turpentine as described.
5. Dressing-composition for leather composed and prepared as herein before
described.
Dated this 1st day of November 1898.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Vices.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Nov., 1898-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1899
Improvements in Vices.
I, ANTON WACHTL, of Stanz, near Kindberg, Styria, in the Empire of Austria,
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 metal vices and is illustrated in the accompanying
drawing in which
Figure 1 is a longitudinal vertical section of the improved vice shown open and
Figure 2 is an elevation of the vice, closed.
The improved vice has the property, owing to the provision of special guiding
mechanism, of affording its movable jaw a constant and reliable support whilst the
spindle or screw is being turned.
The portion A of the vice, constituting the movable jaw, is provided with a guide-
rail A passing through the guiding apertures 131 132 of the part B which forms the
stationary jaw, i.e. the support or frame of the vice.
Through both the jaws A and B the screw-spindle G extends in the usual manner,
for the reception and protection of which a nut G with a sleeve-shaped extension
is fitted at the back of the stationary part of the tool, or fixed jaw, B.
Between the jaws A and B a spring H is interposed, which tends to move the
said jaws A and B apart, and keeps the filings off the screw G.
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 forged vice consisting of a stationary part B with the fixed jaw, and of a part A
forming the movable jaw, and provided with a guide rod or rail A passing through
corresponding guiding apertures B1 132 in the support or frame B of the vice, and
serving to guide and support the said movable jaw A; a spring H, passed over the
screw between the jaws, tending to move such jaws farther apart.
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HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Saddle Bars.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 22nd Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Saddle Bars.
WILLIAM LIPSCOMB ORPWOOD, 19, Corn Market Street, Oxford, India 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:-
The bottom portion of bar which receives clip (E) is flat, an arm (A) extends
from the left hand side, taking an upward turn to the right. From A to A the
arm is shaped, bent, or hollowed at back so as to fit into a saddle tree (as shewn
in side view D) at the extreme left side of bar the edge (B to B) is turned or
curved under. A spring at (C) falls down at right angles to bar. The clip, drops
over bar (E). The clip is made with a hinge in centre, one side of hinge is flat,
the other side cut out "to allow a strap to pass through" (K) and curved or
cranked at the end, as shewn in side view (G) to allow the clip to lap round the bar.
The bar and clip are both forged and cast, of steel, iron, and alloy gun metal.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
I. That the arm of bar is shaped, so as to fit into a saddle tree.
II. That the edge on one side of bar is turned or curved round.
III. That the hinged clip, "which drops over the bar," is so shaped or cranked,
as to allow clip to fit round or under the bar.
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Year: 1898

page_text: JOHN FRANCIS FLOOD, 35, Inkerinan Street, Blackburn, Cabinet Maker, and HENRY
HERBERT SMITH, 77, Charlotte Street, Blackburn, Cabinet Maker, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A wood rod, (see Fig. 1 in drawings) to fix to step ladders, varying in length, width
and thickness, according to size of stepladder to which it is affixed, but generally about
five feet long, one and a quarter inches wide, and one inch thick, and is attached at
second step from top, on side of step ladder, by an iron eye and staple hinge (see
F. 2 in drawings) on which it works, or swings at liberty, the staple being passed
through the eye, (which is fastened to the rod, or support by four screws) and driven
into side of stepladder.
When in use, the supporting rod will stand out at bottom, at half the distance at
which the stepladder opens.
When not in use, the supporting rod is held fast by a steel spring clip (see Fig. 3
in drawings) which is fixed by two screws on side of stepladder at second step from
bottom, and allows supporting rod to be easily pressed in or taken out.
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. A rod, attached at top end to the side side of a stepladder by a hinge, to stand
out at bottom when stepladder is open, to prevent it from overhalancing sideway.
2. A shaped steel spring clip to attach to side of stepladder, to hold rod when
not in use.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Mar., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 30th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1899
We, DAVID BAXTER and HERBERT BAXTER, both of Todd Street, Corporation Street,
Manchester, Mill Furnishers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The improvements relate to belt fasteners of the kind which are mostly formed like
unto a number of staples connected together, that is to say, a strip of metal formed
with serrated or toothed edges, which edges are bent over at right angles or
thereabouts to form prongs for the purpose of piercing through and being clinched
under the belting.
Hitherto, such fasteners have been formed with the prongs on each side of the
plate in a single row, or at equal distances from the centre of the plate; the result
being that the belting is pierced in a single line in such manner as to weaken the
same to a considerable extent.
To obviate this defect, and to carry out our improvements, we punch, or otherwise
form a plate having teeth or prongs of different lengths, by preference a long tooth
and short tooth alternately, which teeth are afterwards bent up at right angles, or
thereabouts, so that the points thereof may reach the same plane. To do this, each
of the shorter teeth must be hent from a point nearer to the centre of the plate than
the bending point of a longer tooth, and thus is formed, on each side of the fastener,
a double row of teeth, with longer intervals between tooth and tooth than is obtained
with the same number of teeth in a single row, whereby the belting is not weakened
by piercing to so great an extent as is the case with belt fasteners of this class at
present in use.
In like manner the different lengths of tooth may be increased to three or more,
and the number of rows on each side of the fastener correspondingly multiplied.
Any suitable number of teeth, or two or more on each side, may be formed upon
the fastener in accordance with our improvements, and other variations in detail may
be made, such as in the form and relative position of the teeth on the blank, and the
material of which the fastener is composed, without departing from the peculiar
character of the invention.
Dated this 10th day of March 1898.

page_text: of a plate or strip of suitable material, and afterwards bending such teeth over at
right angles, or thereabouts, for the purpose and in manner substantially as herein
shown and described.
Dated this oath
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1000
WILLIAM GADD, C.E.,
64, Barton Arcade, Manchester, Agent for Applicant.
An improvement in Sewing Thimbles.
Year: 1898

page_text: An improvement in Sewing Thimbles.
SIDNEY MIDDLETON-TAYLOR, Holly Cottage, Wylde Green, Warwickshire,
Warehouseman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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Whereas hitherto a sewing thimble has been manufactured from its base or
mouth to its apex or end with one uniform grating or indentation on its exterior.
This improvement consists of a thimble having a series of graduated gratings or
indentations, which may be either vertical or horizontal-so that the thimble may
contain the various sized gratings in use, instead of only one as heretofore.
Dated this 14th day of October 1898.
да хорготещому рwing inimores.
SIDNEY MIDDLETON-TAYLOR, Luttrell House, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield,
Warwickshire, Warehouseman, late of Holly Cottage, Wylde Green, Sutton Cold-
field, Warwickshire, 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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Whereas hitherto a sewing thimble has been manufactured from its base or
mouth to its apex or end, with one uniform grate or indentation on its exterior,
This improvement consists of a thimble having a series of graduated gratings or
indentations, which may be either vertical or horizontal-so that the thimble may
contain the various sized gratings in use instead of one as heretofore.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is: -
An improved thimble for sewing and such like purposes, having a series of
graduated gratings or indentations which may be either vertical or horizontal,
the thimble thus containing the various gratings in use, insead of one as
heretofore.
Dated this 12th day of August 1899.
SIDNEY MIDDLETON-TAYLOR.
Improvements in Slings for Fire Escapes and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Sept., 1898-Accepted, 15th Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Slings for Fire Escapes and the like.
I, EMELIA LINDEBERG, Lady, of Wadena, Minnesota, U.S.A, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained, in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in slings for fire escapes and the like,
the same consisting in the assemblage of a breeching or breeches, a web portion
extending upwardly from the breeches, a reinforced band section attached to the
upper end of the web portion, suspending straps connected with the reinforced
band, a ring connecting the upper ends of the suspending straps, and a body strap
detachably connected with the band portion.
In the drawings, the Figure 1 is a perspective showing of my improved sling as
connected with a hoisting apparatus adapted for use as a fire escape.
1 is a windlass with suitable connections adapting it for attachment to the wall
of a room opposite a window and is intended to represent any conventional form
of fire escape, carrying a windlass rope 20. My improved sling consists of a
breeching or breeches 34 having leg portions 40 and a web portion 41 extending
upward from the main portions, the upper end of the web portion having a rein-
forced band section 32. Connected with the band section 32 are supporting
straps 31 which are themselves connected at the upper end by means of a ring 30
adapted for connection with the hoisting rope 20 of the windlass. To the opposite
ends of the band section 32 are attached eyes or staples 35 by which rings or
eyes 36 are attached to the sling. Connected with these rings 36 is a body strap 37
coupled at one end with one of the rings by means of a buckle 38 and at the other
end detachably connected with the other ring by means of a snap hook 39. In
order to adapt the sling to persons of considerably varying sizes, the breeches are
provided with an elastic take-up 42. In use the operator or user draws the breeches
over his legs and brings the body strap around the body and hooks it into one of
the eyes or rings 36.
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 sling for fire escapes and the like, consisting of a pair of breeches having a
web portion extending upwardly therefrom, the web portion having a reinforced
band section attached to its upper end, suspending straps connected with the re-
inforced band section, a ring connecting the upper ends of the suspending straps,
and a body strap detachably connected with the band portion, substantially as
described.
Convex Glass for Miners' Lamps.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 29th Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Convex Glass for Miners' Lamps.
I, WILHELM KENKMANN, of Zeche Neu-Essen, near Alten-Essen, in the Empire of
Germany, Mining Overseer, 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 so manufacture the glasses or chimneys used
for miners' lamps as to obtain a much more intense luminous effect than was
possible with the chimney glasses hitherto used. The latter have generally an
entirely cylindrical shape, and the light passing through the same lightens only at
a distance of a few metres, so that in consequence of such a comparatively feeble
luminous intensity many accidents are caused through the falling of coal or stones,
as owing to the deficient light miners cannot look out for any falling stones in
time to avoid them. A more powerful light would moreover have the advantage
that when seeking for the existence of fire damp in galleries and the like, i.e., when
boring or firing off, the result could be better seen.
In the accompanying drawing is shown a glass chimney or cylinder for miners'
lamps manufactured according to my invention.
This invention consists in giving such a glass a convex form in cross section
instead of the shape hitherto used, so that the glass chimney not only serves as a
protecting means but fulfils moreover the purpose of a magnifying glass, whereby
the luminous intensity of the light is greatly enhanced.
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 glass for miners' lamps which instead of having the usual cylindrical form in
cross section has a convex form and serves to intensify the light.
Dated this 24th day of September 1898.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
Chartered Patent Agents,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Bicycle Saddles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 13th June, 1898-Accepted, 23rd July, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bicycle Saddles.
I, WILHELM BROCKMANN, of Sandthorquai, 34, Hamburg, 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:-
.:
The object of this invention is a bicycle saddle the novel and characteristic
features thereof consisting in its being made of sheet metal, preferably aluminium,
and that its upper surfaces exactly fit the form of the lower part of the body,
a result which has only been obtained by the use of sheet metal and could never
be secured or only very imperfectly in the saddles hitherto in use.
In the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings Fig. 1 is a plan of a
saddle constructed according to this invention. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section
on the line of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a section on the line y-y of Fig. 1;
and Figs. 4, 5 and 6 are cross sections of the same on lines -, -, and s-s
of Fig. 1 respectively.
The front part a of the saddle, and which is narrowed as it extends, assumes
in the middle of the broad seating surface the form of a rib b, which serves for
securing a good hold for the rider. On both sides of this rib hollows c c¹ are
formed in the seating surface, which fit exactly to the form of the lower part
of the body and ensure a good hold whatever shaking there may be from any
direction.
The saddle may be provided with a covering or left bare, and be furnished
with some suitable spring arrangement. The advantage of the saddle is that
no inconvenience is felt in sitting on it for a considerable time, there is no
undue heat of the lower part of the body, and the weight is very inconsiderable.
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. bicycle saddle made of sheet metal in which the front part a which is
narrowed as it is extended, forms a rib b at both sides of which hollows c c¹ are
formed in the metal these being intended to secure a hold for the lower part
of the body.
Dated this 13th dow of Tune 1000
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Garments.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 5th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Garments.
I, JEREMIAH ANDERSON SCRIVEN, of 32, West 15th Street, New York City, in the
County and State of New York, United States of America, 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:-
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My invention relates to garments and has for its object to improve the con-
struction of the tubular extremities thereof. To this end my invention consists
in the construction hereinafter set forth and claimed.
My invention will be understood by referring to the accompanying drawings
in which Figure 1 is an elevation of the feet and lower limbs of a person wearing
my improved garment; Figure 2 shows one of the tubular extremities of the
garment turned inside out; Figure 3 shows a modified form thereof.
The improvement as before stated, is mainly directed to the tubular extremities
of the garment which are shown in Fig. 1 as comprised of inelastic tubes a ter-
minating in one or more inelastic gores b. c is an integral tubular elastic portion
of the proper size to be fitted to the extremity of the tubular inelastic portion a.
By referring to Fig. 2 it will be noted that this tubular elastic portion is tapered
and is secured to the extremity of the tubular inelastic portion by rows of stitches d
bounding the edges of the gores b and may be likewise stitched by a row of
stitches e at the head of the gores. By thus constructing the garment extremi-
ties, there will be left between the gores and their adjacent portions, spaces f,
which are filled by the elastic tubular portion so that the garment may stretch
at these places and thereby accommodate itself to the shape of the limb of the
wearer.
In Fig. 3 it will be noted that I have shown a number of gores 6 secured by
their edges to the elastic tubular portion c. I have herein used the term in-
elastic in the sense of less elastic than the elastic portion. I do not, however,
mean by said term to imply that the portions so described as inelastic should'
actually be absolutely inelastic, but simply that they shall be less elastic than
the elastic tube which is usually made of rib-knitted fabric.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
The improvement in garments comprising a garment having tubular members
provided with one or more gores at the extremities thereof, spaces adjacent to
the said gores and an elastic tubular member secured to the said gored extremity
along the edges of the gores and covering the said gore or gores and filling the
space or spaces adjacent to said gores.
Dated this 13th dor of Cantamha- 1000
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A. M. & WM. CLARK,
Chartered Patent Agents, 53, Chancery Lane, London.
Improvements in or relating to the Protection of Water, Sewage, and other Pipes and Traps from Frost.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1898-Accepted, 20th Aug., 1898
CUBIL LEIE DI EVITATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Protection of Water, Sewage,
and other Pipes and Traps from Frost.
I, JOHN ARCHIBALD, of 127 Union Grove, Aberdeen, N.B., Gardener, 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 or connected with the protection of
water, sewage and other pipes and traps from frost and has for its object to
effect this protection in a simple and efficient manner and at a moderate cost.
In accordance with my improvements I confine the pipe or trap to be protected
in a suitable case or casing, the intervening space between which is filled or
packed with ground cork, flock, sawdust or other similar material.
But in order that my said invention may be more readily understood and..
easily carried into effect I have appended an explanatory sheet of drawings in
which
Fig. 1 shews the method of protecting an indoor water pipe and
Fig. 2 a method of protecting an outdoor water pipe.
As shewn in Fig. 1, the pipe A is enclosed in a circular casing B of tin, or
other thin material found convenient for the purpose, of such a diameter that
when the space between it and the pipe is filled or packed with. ground cork or
other material C a layer or coating of sufficient thickness is given to the pipe to
effectually prevent the water therein from becoming frozen, the thickness of the
said layer or coating varying as the pipe is situated in a more or less exposed
position.
In protecting pipes below the ground or in positions where a tin or metal
casing would be liable to rust or corrode, I form the outer casing of wood, as shewn
at D, Fig. 2 the dimensions of the casing being also variable at will to suit different
requirements.
This method of protection may be applied to all water, sewage or soil pipes and
their traps or connections, the shape of the outer casing being merely altered to
suit the different forms to be protected.
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 method of protecting water, sewage and other pipes and their traps or
connections from frost, consisting in enclosing the pipes, traps or connections in
a case or casing packed with ground cork, or other material, substantially in the
manner as hereinbefore described and shown in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 13th day of July 1898.
day of July 1898.
JOHNSONS,
Petitioner's Agents, 115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
An Improved Door Mat or Scraper.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1898
An Improved Door Mat or Scraper.
I, ARTHUR CHARLES MOORE, Manager of Frederick Braby & Co. Limited, of
Deptford, London, S.E., do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
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My invention relates to an improved metallic mat or boot scraper and has for its
object to provide a cheap and efficient substitute for the cast iron mats or scrapers
heretofore used in outdoor situations.
The invention consists of a mat or scraper formed of a galvanized corrugated sheet
of iron or steel having the ends of the sheet where the corrugations terminate, bent
downwards in such a manner as not only to stiffen the sheet transversely of the
corrugations but also to form a means of engaging with the surface of the ground on
which the scraper or mat rests so as to prevent the scraper or mat becoming displaced
when used.
The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings
forming part of this Specification and wherein Figure 1 is a perspective view of the
corrugated sheet metal scraper or mat, Figure 2 is a section on line 1-2 Figure 1,
and Figure 3 is a section on line 3-4 Figure 1.
The scraper or mat is formed of a sheet A of iron or steel corrugated with parallel
corrugations a of half round or more or less angular form in cross-section the corruga-
tions being alternately at opposite faces of the sheet and the corrugating being
performed in the ordinary way. The ends of the sheet where the corrugations
terminate are bent slightly downwards as shewn at A¹ and in order to permit of this
being done without spreading or otherwise distorting the corrugations or tearing the
metal the corrugations which are salient towards the underside are reversely cupped
as shewn at b at the point where the bend is formed so as to both dispose of the
surplus metal at the inner curve of the bend and stiffen the corrugations transversely
as well as to stiffen the bent down portions which bear upon the ground by the
inverted summits of the downwardly salient corrugations.
The scraper or mat may have holes punched through it which may be done before
galvanizing, for the purpose of assisting the cleaning or scraping action and
permitting of drainage of rain water from the furrows of the corrugations. A few
of these holes are shewn at c c¹ in Figures 1 and 3, the holes c being in the summits
of the upwardly salient corrugations and the holes c¹ in the furrows or hollows formed
by the downwardly salient corrugations.
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 :-
A mat or boot scraper for outdoor use, composed of corrugated sheet metal
galvanized and perforated or not, the end portion of the corrugations being bent
downwards and the downwardly salient corrugations being reversely cupped substan-
tially as specified.
Dated this 23rd day of March 1898.
Improvements in Chairs.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd July, 1898-Accepted, 1st Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Chairs.
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I, GERHARD TERLINDEN, a subject of the Emperor of Germany, and resident of
Oberhausen, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the
nature of my said 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 detachable chair, according to which the chair-legs
and the posts of the back can be detached from the seat by unscrewing same.
The back is preferably composed of several detachable parts which are connected
together, a cross-shaped detachable stay serving for strengthening the chair legs.
Referring to the accompanying drawing, which shows a chair made in accordance
with this invention,
Fig. 1 is a front elevation,
Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the chair,
Figs. 3-7 show constructive details.
The posts a of the back are provided with long screw pegs a¹ which are screwed
into bores of the seat b provided with a female thread so that they project with
their lower ends below the seat (Fig. 1 & 2). The back chair-legs c (Fig. 5) are
screwed onto the lower ends of the pegs a whereas the fore-legs d are provided
with screw pegs (Fig. 4) which are screwed into bores of the seat b. The chair-
legs c&d have, at their lower ends, screw pegs on which the eyes fl of a
cross-stay f are slided (Figs. 2 & 3) and then the feet g screwed thereto. The chair-
legs are thus made secure and durable.
The posts a are provided at their upper ends with bores which are adapted to
receive the screw pegs of knobs (Figs. 1, 2 & 6). On the posts a is placed a
stay (Figs. 1 & 7) through whose eyes the knobs h are inserted. The posts a
are moreover connected together by a stay k which by means of smooth pegs is
wedged into bores of the posts. Between the stays i & k are arranged vertical con-
necting rails which are provided at their ends with smooth pegs engaging in bores
of the stays & k.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1/ In a detachable chair, the combination of a seat with detachable legs and
posts screwed to the seat substantially as described and shown in the drawing.
2/ In a detachable chair, the combination of detachable legs and posts screwed to
the seat, with detachable stays connected with the posts, and detachable connect-
ing rails strengthening the stays, substantially as described and shown in the
drawing.
3/ In a detachable chair, the combination of detachable legs and posts screwed to

page_text: the seat, with a cross-shaped detachable stay for strengthening the chair-legs and
detachable feet screwed on the latter substantially as described and shown in the
drawing.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Composition for Dressing of Fabrics of all kinds employed in connection with Chemical, Alimentary, and other Products.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 6th May, 1899.
Improved Composition for Dressing of Fabrics of all kinds employed
in connection with Chemical, Alimentary, and other Products.
I, JEAN BAPTISTE ADNET GROUCHY, Merchant, of 8, Rue des Nonnais d'Hyeres,
Paris, in the Republic of France, 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 for improved composition for dressing of fabrics of all kinds
employed in connection with chemical alimentary and other products, relates to
the treatment of all kinds of flax, hemp, jute and other fabrics which are used
chiefly in the form of bags or receptacles for containing manures, chemical and
alimentary products, coffee and other substances, as well as for sand bags employed
in military operations; and has for its object to render such fabrics proof against
acids and impermeable.
The improved composition consists of a mixture of the following substances in
the proportions given:
1. Gelatine glue
2. Dextrin
3. Bi-carbonate of Potash
4. Glycerine
5. Marseilles Soap
6. Acetic Acid
7. Sulphate of Lanthanium
8. Kaolin
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9. Sulphate of Baryta
30%.
10%.
10%.
10%.
5%.
5%.
10%.
10%.
10%.
The different substances 1 to 7 are first dissolved in water separately in vats
and then mixed in three different parts, some of the substances being heated to
90 degrees and the others to 130 degrees.
The kaolin and sulphate of baryta are reduced to powder and added to the
solutions of the other substances, which are all put together to form a simple bath,
and poured into a steeping vat.
The material of different kinds intended for use in the manufacture of bags
and other receptacles of coverings are steeped in a large vat, called the steeping
vat, with the assistance of rollers, and then passed over heated wooden or other
cylinders, and finally rolled on rollers arranged for the purpose, from which they
are removed as required for use in the manufacture of bags and other receptacles
or coverings or for any other purpose.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim
is:-
The improved composition for dressing all kinds of fabrics employed in con-
nection with chemical, alimentary and other products, consisting of a mixture of

page_text: gelatine glue, dextrin, bicarbonate of potash, glycerine, Marseilles soap, acetic
acid, sulphate of lanthanium, kaolin, and sulphate of baryta, substantially in
the manner specified.
DL 1
An Improved Hose Fastener.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hose Fastener.
CHARLES CRAIG, Engineer, 57, Basinghall Street, London, E.C., I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention has for its object a simple method of fastening hose pipe to con-
nections, and consists of a piece of steel or iron wire bent round to size with
the two end's bent upright which to tighten they are twisted round each other
which by so doing hold's the hose pipe on the connection in a firm position.
Dated this 27th day of September 1898.
CHARLES CRAIG.
I, CHARLES CRAIG, of 57, Basinghall Street, in the City of London, 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:-
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This invention relates to an improved hose fastener.
My invention has for its object a simple method of fastening hose pipe to con-
nections and consists of a piece of steel or iron wire bent round to size with
the two ends bent upright which to tighten they are twisted round each other
which by so doing holds the hose pipe in a firm position on the connection.
And in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood, I now proceed
to describe the accompanying drawing thereof, reference being had to letters and
figures marked thereon.
Fig. 1, is a plan of the key g.
Fig. 2, is a top view of the two vertical ends of the fasteners locked and
connecting a hose pipe and india rubber tubing together.
Fig. 3, is an end view.
Fig. 4 is a side elevation of Fig. 2, the dotted lines indicate the ring a on the
hose pipe b.
In carrying my invention into practice I construct of hard drawn steel or iron
wire a fastener e bent round to the required shape with curved vertical ends
the said ends being so curved or twisted so that by the slot e of the key being
placed over both ends it is easily turned thereby twisting or locking the vertical
ends d together.

page_text: The fastener c is intended for the use in holding of a hose pipe on to a
connection.
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 hose fastener substantially as above described in this specification and illus-
irated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 6th day of February 1899.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Utilizing Pocket Knives, Penknives, Scissors, Pencils, Pencil Cases, and the like, and Purses as an Accident Insurance Policy.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Utilizing Pocket Knives, Penknives, Scissors, Pencils, Pencil Cases,
and the like, and Purses as an Accident Insurance Policy.
HARRY JOHN FREDERICK CRANE and PERCY FREDERICK BUTTERFIELD, of 36,
Hughenden Road, Hastings, and Redmile, East Finchley, N., respectively, both
Accountants, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To advertising on or and by supplying with pocket knife, pen knife scissor:
pencils, pencil cases, or the like, or purse, a certificate, or policy of insurance.
For this purpose we employ any or all of the aforesaid articles pocket knife,
pen knife, scissors, pencil, pencil, case and purse marked in such a way as to
clearly signify that the owner or owners of each or any of them are insured against
accident, according to the terms and conditions of a counter or duplicate covering
policy issued to us by an insurance company, for the security of each purchaser.
Dated this 29th day of June 1898.
H. J. F. CRANE.
PERCY F. BUTTERFIELD.
Utilizing Pocket Knives, Penknives, Scissors, Pencils, Pencil Cases,
and the like, and Purses as an Accident Insurance Policy.
We, HARRY JOHN FREDERICK CRANE, of 36, Hughenden Road, Hastings, in the
County of Sussex, and PERCY FREDERICK BUTTERFIELD, of Redmile, East Finchley,
in the County of Middlesex, Accountants, 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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Our invention relates to utilizing on and by supplying with pocket knife pen-
knife scissors pencils pencilcases and the like articles a certificate or policy of
insurance. For this purpose we employ all or any of the aforesaid articles pocket
knives penknives scissors pencils pencilcases marked or stamped in such a way as
to clearly signify that the owner or owners of each or any of them are insured
against accidents or otherwise in accordance with the terms and conditions of a
coupon to which the said articles are attached and which shall have been granted
by an insurance company for the security of each purchaser.
Having now more particularly described our invention we hereby claim :-
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page_text: 2. The combination of stamping words indicating an insurance policy on the
said articles with the issue of a coupon granted by an insurance company.
Dated this 30th day of March 1899.
H. J. F. CRANE.
PERCY F. BUTTERFIELD.