matthewleechen/300YearsOfBritishPatents huggingface dataset:
Improved Bottle Closing Device."
Year: 1897

page_text: "Improved Bottle Closing Device."
I, AUGUST PFOH of No. 1 Schuchard Strasse, Darmstadt in the German Empire,
Coffee House Proprietor, 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 a novel bottle closing device of simple and
practical construction. In the following description reference will be made to the
accompanying drawing in which the construction and operation of the device are
clearly set forth. In this drawing
Figures 1 and 2 shew a bottle neck provided with the closing device, whilst
Figure 3 shews on an enlarged scale the details of the retaining device.
Around the upper part of the bottle neck is secured a strip of tin plate a, say about
1C.M. wide. This strip is so bent forward in front as to leave a hollow space y for
the reception of the retaining device. The orifice of the bottle is closed by means
of a stopper, preferably of porcelain with a rubber washer, and this closing device is
revolubly attached to the bottle neck as shewn in the drawing at de. At the
front of the stopper, say at the point c, there is secured a long strip of tin
plate o about C.M. wide which strip reaches down to the retaining device in order
to act as the retaining catch. At the end of the said strip o is arranged a hook
which engages behind a strong spring n fixed within the space y. A lever m is
arranged so that its end can press back the spring n and thereby release the hook x
and liberate the strip o thereby allowing the bottle to be opened. The end of the
said lever m terminates in a button h so that pressure upon the said button will push
the spring n away from the bottle side and release the hook x from it, liberating the
stopper as aforesaid.
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 bottle closing device characterized essentially by the construction of
the retaining strip o provided with a hook x and hinged to the stopper which hook is
normally retained by the spring n, and can be released therefrom by pressure upon
the lever m, substantially as described.
Dated this 22nd day of October, 1897.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.
322, High Holborn, London, W.C. Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Locking Fire-pars.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct.,
1897
Improvements in Locking Fire-pars.
I, DAVID JOHN MORGAN, of 12 Windsor Road, Barry, in the County Glamorgan,
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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My present invention relates to certain improvements for securing or locking
together the ends of a set of what are known as Locking Fire-Bars, the object
being to arrange a simple, effective and cheap means of performing the same,
which I attain in the manner herein set forth and fully described by the aid of
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which:
Fig. 1. is a longitudinal elevation of my improvements applied to a double set
of bars, and Fig. 2. is a similar elevation with said improvements applied to a
single set of bars.
Similar letters of reference denote corresponding parts in each view.
Each front bar B is arranged or formed with a recess or gap b¹ at its front end
wherein (after all the bars are placed in position) a wrought iron lock-bar, rod or
key K is placed.
To each winged fire-bar B is pivotted a hook, latch or catch C which when
placed in closed position prevents the Locking Fire-Bars K from being withdrawn.
Although I only show one particular form of catch C I do not confine my
claim thereto neither to the precise pivotted situation shown as it will be obvious
that the shape of catch and its pivotted position on the fire-bar B may be varied
to suit requirements.
Having therefore now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my
said Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that
what I claim is:-
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1. In Locking Fire-Bars the combination of a lock-bar, rod or key fitting into
recesses or gaps made in the ends of said bars, with a pivotted or similar hook,
latch or catch preferably attached to each winged bar for securing said Locking
Fire-Bars in position substantially as described.
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Contamhan 19077
Improvements in and relating to Advertisements.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 6th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Advertisements.
We, JULIUS NEUMANN and CHARLES ECROT, Merchants, of 121, Puttkamer-
strasse, Berlin 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 that class of advertisements displayed in public places
such as tram cars restaurants and the like, and its object is to provide a substitute
for the removable notice boards at present in use which will be practically per-
manent and ineffacable while also disposing the advertisements in a position better
suited to meet the public gaze and thus render them more effective.
This invention consists in joining to or forming upon the flat upper surfaces of
tables, in dining cars, restraurants, public gardens, and like places, the desired
advertisement so that the users of these tables must notice the announcement and
thus effect the object in view.
In carrying this invention into effect applied to table tops the following methods
may be employed. When the table is of wood the advertisement may be cut
thereon, burnt in by poker work, inlaid with various coloured woods or materials,
or painted upon the surface with indestructable paint as may be desired. When
the table top is formed of marble, metal or similar hard material the advertise-
ment is preferably engraved upon the surface though it may be inlaid in coloured
materials or painted thereon with indestructable paint as desired. This process
of forming the advertisement thus renders them of much greater durability than
the methods at present in use while their position draws instant attention and
therefore increases their value commercially.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our săid
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
Improvements in and relating to advertisements consisting in the provision of
inlaid, engraved, painted, poker work, or similarly formed advertisements, upon the
the upper surfaces of tables in restaurants, dining-cars and other public places as
a means for rendering the advertisement durable and more effective substantially
as hereinbefore described.
October 1897.
MARKS & CLERK,
18 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13 Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Improvements in the Construction of Grates for Economising Fuel.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Grates for Economising Fuel.
EPHRAIM TAYLOR, 74, Blakey Moor, Blackburn, in the County of Lancaster,
Manufacturer of Fuel Economisers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
The first part of my invention consists of a wrough iron grate coiled with a
hollow block at each end which is fastened by a stay bolt through the centre,
or formed of hollow blocks of any suitable shape which are perforated with
holes and held together by a stay bolt through the centre and is placed in the fire,
the construction of the blocks allow equal space for air circulating through
thereby economising fuel and burning a portion of the smoke.
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The seccad part of my invention consists of a wrought iron grate and is made
of wrought iron which is scrolled so as to form a grating with ooks at each
eud and hang on the bars inside the fireplace. I then scroll another grating
to form the bottom which has hooks at each end and is attached to the bottom
of the other grating and when put in its place stand at an angle and is for the
purpose of economising fuel. The third part of my invention consists in the
construction of wrought iron grates for economising fuel and is made of wrought
iron scrolled so as form a grating and is bent at the bottom L shaped so as to stand
on the bottom inside ordinary fire grates and is formed out of one bar and can be
bent to suit any shape of fire grate.
Improvements in the Construction of Grates for Economising Fuel.
EPHRAIM TAYLOR, 74, Blakey Moor, Blackburn in the County of Lancaster,
Manufacturer of Fuel Economisers, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention consists in the construction of blocks slotted & perforated
with holes as shown in Fig. 1 & 2, when bolted together as shown in Fig. 3
leaves equal space for air to circulate into the fire, the slots and space allowing
the ashes to fall through after the manner of any ordinary grates, the blocks or
grates are placed at the bottom in any ordinary fireplace as shown at 6 in Fig. 4
for the purpose of giving a better circulation of air into the fire thereby getting
more heat and better combustion, burning a portion of the smoke thereby econo-

page_text: Signed:
EPHRAIM TAYLOR.
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, AUGUSTUS HENRY MASTIN, of 33, The Green, Stratford, Essex, Gentleman,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows;-
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My invention relates to improvements in tobacco pipes, the object being, by
means of a cheap and simple contrivance to provide a clean and cool smoking
pipe of which the lining of the tube can be easily replaced as required at a
nominal cost.
In carrying my invention into practical effect, my pipe is constructed mainly
in the usual manner, but with the stem bored of a somewhat larger size than
is usually the case.
Within the stem thus bored I place a straw of sufficient length through which
the whole of the smoke and moisture passes, and when the pipe becomes foul
through use the straw can be removed and replaced by a fresh one at a merely.
nominal cost.
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
AUGUSTUS HENRY MASTIN, 33, The Green, Stratford, London, E, Manager
of a Retail Boot and Shoe Establishment, 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 tobacco pipe has a straw tube to absorb the nicotine. The stem is made
large enough to give the straw a free passage all the way, with the exception of
each end, where it graduates off so as to allow the straw to fix itself.
(A) shows the straw tube running through pipe,
(a) shows the ends of straw tube,
(B) shows the channel of pipe where it gives straw tube free passage,
(b) shows the graduation of channel to prevent straw tube from shifting either

page_text: (e) shows the screw which disconnects pipe in two parts, to remove and replace
straw tube when required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
To have invented a tobacco pipe with a self fitting straw tube running through
the stem, which absorbs the nicotine, thus rendering it a free & healthfull
smoker.
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1000
Year: 1897

page_text: A Process for the production of aromatic fluoro compounds, characterised by the
transformation of the diazo-chlorides er the combinations of diazo-compounds with
other acids into fluoro-compounds by means of hydro-fluoric acid or the salts
thereof, substantially as described. .
FELL & JAMES,
1 Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Helmets and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 27th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Helmets and the like.
I, SAMUEL ASKEW, Warsop, Nottinghamshire, Basket 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:-
My invention consists of a lining of wickerwork or other similar material for
helmets, hats or caps worn by gamekeepers watchmen policemen and the like, to
protect the head, neck, sides and upper parts of the face from blows when in
conflict with assailants and others.
The wickerwork lining as shewn in the accompanying drawing Fig. 1. has a.
projecting peak A. for protecting the eyes, flaps to cover the sides of the face
at B. B. with holes therein so as not to impede the hearing of the wearer with.
loops thereto for attaching chin strap, or other fastening, to secure the helmet in
position on the head-and a hood at the back at C. to protect the neck.
The wickerwork lining may be padded on the inside to make it comfortable and
be covered on the outside with cloth, canvas, felt, leather or other similar material
suitable to the climate in which it is to be worn.
The interstices of the wickerwork and perforations in suitable positions in the
covering affords ample means of ventilation!
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 lining for helmets, hats or caps worn by gamekeepers, watchmen,
policemen & the like, constructed of wickerwork, or other similar material, to
protect the head face and neck of the wearer from blows when in conflict with.
assailants and others.
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Improvements in Striking Apparatus for Stringed Musical Instruments.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Striking Apparatus for Stringed Musical
Instruments.
I, ALFRED GRUNERT, Manufacturer, residing at Johann georgenstadt, Kingdom
of Saxony, 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:-
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The apparatus illustrated by the accompanying drawing purposes to, by press-
ing down a lever by means of special mechanism, sound any number of strings of
a string intrument, for instance of a zither.
Across the strings (s s) a single arm lever (h), is situated which is held over the
strings by means of elasticity, in the drawing for instance by its section being
thinned (1). The stroke of the lever is limited as usual by felts v v 1 v2. On its
upper surface it is at suitable places provided with buttons or plates T T1 or felt
or the like, through which the lever is touched by the finger. When in its posi-
tion of repose the lever lies against the upper felt v1 as shown by Fig. 2. At the
lower side of the lever, above the strings to be touched strikers of cork or the
like are suspended to springs f and may be given a longer reach by pins p.
The strikers k do not touch the strings s when the lever is pressed down.
(Fig. 1.)
If the lever is more or less quickly pressed down from its position of repose
(Fig. 2), its downward movement is suddenly stopped by the felts 2. while the
strikers k, because of their vis viva go still farther and strike the strings but then
return again into their original position because of the springs f.
The more quickly and strongly the lever is pressed down the harder the
strings (s) will be touched by the strikers (k) and sounded accordingly loudly.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. In an attachable striking apparatus for string instruments and the like, elastic
levers (h) suspended across the strings having at their under side elastic strikers,
substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. In the strikers of the levers of an attachable striking apparatus for string
instruments and the like a firm body (k) of cork or the like which is elastically
connected with the lever (h) by means of a draw-spiral-spring going round the
body, substantially as and for the purpose set forth."
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Improvements in Laces and Trimmings.
Year: 1897

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Laces and Trimmings.
I, ERNST SCHWARTNER of Alleestrasse 98, Barmen, in the German Empire,
manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
My invention relates to such art of laces which are used for trimming ladies
dresses and the like and which are manufactured as well known in a more or less
rich manner on automatic devices as for instance all kinds of braiding machines
or looms. These laces, are always made perfectly smooth. I use these laces as
half fabric and provide them with raised decorations in any pattern and kind,
which may be produced by the working of an embroidering machine that may
be constructed for this or the like purposes.
The new fabric is shown on the accompanying drawing.
reference indicate corresponding parts.
Similar letters of
To carry out my invention I use a lace a of any pattern and material and
provide the same by means of the embroidering machine with a trimming in form
of a cord as shown at b, c and d, in form of a chain (chain stitch) as at c or in
form of moss (mossstitch) as at . These decorations which are produced in
different stitches may be carried out in different patterus and materials for
instance like filigrane, if the trimming consists of gold or silver, like worsted work
if wool is used, or in any other fancy work which is desired and can be produced
by an embroidering machine of known or modern construction. The lace may be
trimmed either on one side only or on both sides, in all cases the fabric hus a
view as forming one piece with the trimming, however if desired, the same may be
partly not embroidered with the lace.
These new laces have an exceedingly wonderful view and serve to decorate
the ladies dresses in the perfectest manner. They are more durable then ordinary
laces as the trimming which mostly consists of strong material considerably
diminishes the wearing out of the fabric.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In the manufacture of laces which are produced on braiding machines or looms
the arrangement of providing the said laces with trimmings in any pattern
material and stitch either on one side or both sides of the lace which decorations
are made by means of an embroidering machine in order to attain an embellished'
and more durable fabric.
Improvements relating to Apparatus for Cleansing, Drying or Polishing Forks and similar Articles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Dec., 1897--Accepted, 19th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Apparatus for Cleansing, Drying or
Polishing Forks and similar Articles.
I, BEDE JOHN FRANCIS BENTLEY, of No. 3, The Sweep, Clapham Common, in the
County of Surrey, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
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This invention relates to improvements relating to apparatus for cleansing, dry-
ing or polishing forks and similar articles.
My invention consists in the construction of an apparatus in which two or more
strips or bands of leather, cloth, felt or other suitable material are attached to
solid supporting pieces at their ends in such a manner that the strips or bands lie
over one another in parallel planes with small spaces between them into which the
fork or forks to be cleaned may be thrust and cleaned by rubbing them longi-
tudinally between the strips.
The supporting pieces may be blocks of wood, fibre, metal or any other suitable
material, having as many grooves cut in them as there are strips to be supported,
the ends of the strips being fixed in the holes by screws, nails, pins or cementing
material or they may be gripped in a series of jaws by a screw or screws passing
through them.
Another method of attachment is to provide each strip with an end piece stamped
out of sheet metal and bent over it (with or without internal teeth or other rough-
nesses to insure a firmer grip on the strip) such metal end pieces being held together
by a screw or equivalent device in such a manner that when screwed up the strips
are maintained at a suitable distance apart.
To the end pieces, whether consisting of a solid block or of a number of separate
pieces, rings, hooks or handles may be attached so as to enable the apparatus to
be stretched between the hand and any fixed support or between two fixed supports.
For greater clearness and to still further describe the nature of my invention I
append drawings, Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the method of attachment of the
strips to single groove blocks and held therein by cement or screws.
Figure 3 illustrates a sheet metal clip attached to the end of each strip, and
Figure 4 is an illustration of two such clips or series of clips placed side by
side and showing the distance maintained between them.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and what manner the same is to be constructed and applied, I declare that
what I claim is, this my invention is as follows:-
The construction of an apparatus for cleansing, drying or polishing forks and
similar articles consisting of two or more strips or bands of leather, cloth, felt or

page_text: other suitable material attached at their ends to single or compound end pieces
by which they may be stretched between two supports and substantially as herein-
before described.
Doted this Seventeenth day of December AD 1907
BEDE JOHN FRANCIS BENTLEY.
An Improved Composition for use in Removing Ink Stains from Substances.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th May, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 18th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Composition for use in Removing Ink Stains from
Substances.
I, JOHN NICHOLS LYLE, 209, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Book Keeper,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
This invention relates to a composition for use in removing ink stains from
substances and consists in the employment of two liquids namely citric acid and
In the case
a solution of chlorine which are employed in the following manner.
of an ink stain upon paper the citric acid solution is first applied and then the
chlorine. I prefer to keep the two solutions in bottles having stoppers or corks
which carry rods or the like for facilitating the application of the liquids to the
surfaces.
The proportions of ingredients I prefer to employ are as follows:
1 pint of water
pound of citric acid.
This may be called number one solution.
Number two solution I prepare as follows
I soak one pound of chloride of lime in one gallon of water and employ the
clear liquor.
The two solutions number one and two are employed in equal quantities when
removing ink stains.
An Improved Composition for use in Removing Ink Stains from
Substances.
I, JOHN NICHOLS LYLE, 209, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Book Keeper,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to a composition for use in removing ink stains from
substances and consists in the employment of two liquids, namely, citric acid and
In the case
a solution of chlorine, which are employed in the following manner.
of an ink stain upon paper the citric acid solution is first applied and then the
chlorine. I prefer to keep the two solutions in bottles having stoppers or corks
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which carry rods or the like for facilitating the application of the liquids to the
surfaces.
The proportions of ingredients I prefer to employ are as follows:-
1 pint of water
pound of citric acid.
This may be called number one solution.
Number two solution I prepare as follows:-
I soak one pound of chloride of lime in one gallon of water and employ the
clear liquor.
The two solutions-number one and two are employed in equal quantities when
removing ink stains.
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 composition for use when removing ink stains: consisting of a solution
of citric acid and a solution of chlorine, which are applied in equal proportions to
the stain which it is required to remove.
Dated this 18th dow of Fahmi 1908
An Improved Clip for Carriage of Pneumatic Pump on Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 29th Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Clip for Carriage of Pneumatic Pump on Cycles.
I, GEORGE HENRY MARTIN, of Bradford-on-Avon, in the County of Wilts,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a novel pump clip for cycles by arrangement of an endless
band as shown in annexed drawings constructed of india rubber or a metalic spiral
spring or other suitable materials to which is affixed adjustable metal clips or hook
and eye Fig. 1 at such distance apart as may be nessisary to stretch band sufficiently
tight around bar of cycle to prevent slipping.
This band is folded around bar of cycle and attached to same by hooking of the
two metal fastenings A. thus forming a double band one of larger dimensions than
the other the smaller or inner band B going round bar of cycle the larger or outer
portion C being utilized for carriage of pump.
When the pump is to be placed in clip for carriage the outer portion of band is
pulled open the body of pump inserted when on releasing band its tension will hold
pump securely against a shaped rubber pad P fixed to the smaller or inner portion
of band.
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 annliones shown at Figures 1. and 2 on the annexed drawings as a
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
JOHN FRANKLIN ALEXANDER CUTTS, The Vicarage 70. Haverstock Hill
London N.W. School Master 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 invention consists of a plate A eight inches long or thereabout, with three
circular spikes projecting from the under side, properly spaced for the wicket
stumps according to the rules of cricket.
The two outside points of the spikes where they touch the ground being six and
three quarter inches apart & the middle spike spaced centrally between the two
outside spikes. The spikes to project two inches from the plate and to taper
from in. in diameter where they touch the plate to a point at the other end.
Attached to the above mentioned plate A is a rod B and a handle C. The rod B
spreading at the bottom so as to enable the foot to be placed on the spacing plate A,
to be shouldered and rivetted into the spiked plate.
The whole or any part of the above may be made either of wood or metal.
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 portable instrument for (1.) properly spacing the wicket stumps according to
the rules of cricket and (2.) for making at the same operation, holes in the ground
of sufficient depth to give a lead for driving in the stumps, but not so deep as to.
preclude the stumps from properly binding in the ground.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1897-Accepted, 17th Apr., 1897
1, GEORGE WILLIAM WATSON, Student, of 1, Craven Terrace, Carlton Hill,
Leeds, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in and connected with pipes for smokers,
and the object is to provide detachable and easily and cheaply replaceable means
for preventing the choking up of such pipes.
In carrying my invention into effect, I proceed in or in about the following manner,
making reference to the accompanying drawing, which represents a longitudinal
a is the bowl of an
section of so much of pipe as will shew my invention.
ordinary pipe. The interior of the mouth of a is screw-threaded as at b, and into
this bowl is screwed an inner or supplementary bowl c, the bottom of which does
not reach to the bottom of a. Any other means than screwing may be used for
At the bottom of c is a hole d of
retaining the inner bowl within the outer one.
comparatively small diameter, the bottom of the inner bowl c being thickened
around the hole d. The inner bowl c may be of hard wood or any suitable
material, and the invention is applicable to all kinds of pipes, and I therefore do
not confine its use to such pipes as that shewn in the drawing.
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 improvements in and connected with pipes for smokers, the said improve-
ments consisting in providing the bowls of ordinary pipes with an inner or
supplementary bowl screwed or otherwise retained within the ordinary bowl, in such
manner that there may be a space between the bottoms of the outer and inner
bowls, a hole in the inner bowl providing communication between that bowl and
the outer one, the whole substantially as described in the above specification, and
exemplified in the accompanying drawing.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Safety Fuses for Electric Circuits.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 91st May, 1897-Accepted, 17th July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Safety Fuses for Electric Circuits.
We, CHARLES JAMES HALL, Electrical Engineer, and HENRY JAMES FULLer,
Mechanical Draughtsman, both of Messrs. John Fowler and Company, (Limited), of
Leathly Road, Hunslet, Leeds, in the County of York, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Our invention relates to the safety fuses employed in electric current circuits, the
objects being to provide a fuse which can be quickly and easily placed and secured in
its required position in the circuit; and also, so combined with a sheathing of
incombustible material that, in the event of the fuse wire inelting from excess of
current, the risk of fire incurred thereby, and from the are following the break of the
circuit, is reduced to a minimum.
In carrying our invention into practice we employ an incombustible, flexible, and
insulating material, such as asbestos, and weave, plait, twist, braid, or coil it into
a sheathing either for the fuse wire directly; or for a core of twine by means of
which the fuse wire may subsequently be drawn into the said asbestos sheathing, or
the fuse may be placed in a tube and surrounded with loose asbestos. In the event
of the fuse wire melting within its asbestos coat or sheath, as aforesaid, the molten
metal is kept from falling upon any contiguous combustible material, and therefore it
may be used in closer proximity to inflammable material than is usual or prudent
under other circumstances. Likewise, the arc arising from the broken circuit when
the wire is melted is immediately smothered within the asbestos sheathing, which is
easily made sufficiently close and thick to practically exclude the atmosphere.
Consequently, our improved safety fuses may be employed in places containing gases
or dust liable to explosion, such as mines, flour mills, and other like places.
As already indicated, we sometimes combine the asbestos sheathing with the fuse
wire of different sizes so that it may be supplied in coils or ou reels ready to be cut to
required lengths, and applied immediately; or else manufacture the asbestos
sheathing around the string core so that the bare fuse wire may be drawn within
the said sheathing. In either case, the wire is applied to terminals in the usual
manner, or we support our improved safety fuse in the holders, tubes, or terminals,
or receptacles described in the specification numbers 1102 of 1889; 18,551 of 1891;
and 18,892 of 1896.
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
olaim is :-
The herein described improvements in or relating to safety fuses for electric
currents consisting of the combination of a sheathing of asbestos or equivalent
material closely surrounding and enclosing a fusible wire as and for the purpose
specified.
Dated this 31st day of May 1907
Improvements relating to Veneers.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 20th Nov., 1897
Improvements relating to Veneers.
1, WILLIAM ERICHSON of Gr. Bleichen 53, 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 veneer on which a strengthening layer is pro-
vided formed of an adhesive material.
This veneer is produced by spreading the adhesive material upon the surface of
the block from which the veneer is to be cut previous to shaving off the veneer
so that such material by drying or setting on or in the vencer forms a firmly
adherent coating thereon which prevents the veneer from breaking or cracking.
Veneers so made have the advantage that they can be very easily attached to
any foundation which is to be veneered, since it is sufficient to spread the veneer
upon the foundation and to pass a heated iron over it in order to melt the adhesive
material and cause the adhesion of the veneer.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I claim is :-
A veneer having a strengthening layer composed of a hardened or cooled
adhesive material for the purpose of preventing the breaking or cracking of the
veneer substantially as set forth.
TELJE, 10:1, dow of Ontar 1897
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., London, Agents to Applicant.
Hand Grapnel or Grappling Iron.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th May, 1897-Accepted, 3rd July, 1897
Hand Grapnel or Grappling Iron.
I, KARL PATZOLD of Schlause near Munsterberg, Innkeeper, 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:-
The object of this invention is a hand grapnel or grappling iron, the blade of which
can be readily exchanged and which has the advantage of being very durable as
compared with those hitherto made wherein the stem or handle was fixed in a socket
secured to the blade.
In the accompanying drawings which illustrate the subject matter of the invention
in perspective, Fig. 1 shows a grapnel with a handle which is perpendicular to the
blade or plane surface.
Figure 2 shows a grapnel wherein the handle is in the vertical prolongation of the
plane surface or blade and
Figure 3 is an upper view or plan of the plane part or blade.
The hand grapnel consists of two parts the cutting surface or blade a and the
handle b which is either perpendicular to this surface or is placed in the vertical
prolongation of the same." The blade which is wider towards the top is provided
with a strengthening part d at its upper edge e which has a straight or conical projection
or socket e wherein is inserted the handle b provided with a suitable groove_f.
This groove is formed in the long or in the front side of the handle according as the
latter is in a horizontal or in a vertical position. To solidly fix the blade to the
handle a screw g is screwed in from the front side of the tool and serves to firmly
connect the two parts above named into a solid hole. Owing to the special construction
above set forth, blades of various shapes or forms may be fixed to the handle
according to the different uses for which they are required when both parts are
provided with corresponding grooves and projections or sockets.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
CLAIMS.
First. Grappling irons or grapnels characterized by the connection of the blade a
with the handle b being effected by means of a projection or socket e and a groove f
the socket being arranged in the handle and the groove in the blade, or this
arrangement being reversed if required.
Second. Grappling irons or grapnels such as above claimed wherein the socket
and the groove have the shape of a wedge tapering longitudinally and are connected
together by means of a screw ga nail or the like in order to properly fix them
together.
GEORGE BARKER,
77 Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agent for Applicant.
A New or Improved Method of Manufacturing a Material which is Buoyant and Impervious to Heat.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 9th Apr.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Method of Manufacturing a Material which is
Buoyant and Impervious to Heat.
I, EDWARD WILLIAM FRANKENBERG, of 8, Aldersgate Buildings, in the City of
London, Manufacturer (a communication to me from abroad by Edward Franken-
berg, of 8, Schiller Strasse, Hannover, German Empire, Manufacturer), do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement;
This invention relates to the manufacture of a material for use in making life
saving garments, life buoys, mats, coverings for refrigerators and for other pur-
poses where a substance of low specific gravity may be required, the material being
at the same time impervious to water and a bad conductor of heat. The chief
constituent of this new material is peat-moss or other equally light fibrous or
flocculent substance which by means of india rubber is made into sheets or plates
as I will now proceed to describe..
According to this invention I take a suitable fabric and cover it with india
rubber solution. On this I lightly strew a layer of fibrous material. When this
layer has reached a convenient thickness (varying with the nature of the material
used and the purpose for which it is intended) I sprinkle the same with a solution
of india rubber, I may then forthwith place on the top another piece of fabric
covered with rubber solution or I may apply several layers of fibre, each sprinkled
with india rubber solution.
After the upper fabric has been applied I allow the whole to rest for several hours,
say overnight, I then subject it to pressure to consolidate the whole and allow it
to become thoroughly dry.
The resulting sheet or plate will be found to be very light so that when used in
padding life saving garments it will give the same a very great degree of buoyancy
which will not be diminished even if the sheet or plate is pierced, or even cut.
The material being moreover cheap, impervious to water, pleasant to the touch,
and a nonconductor of heat, can be used for a great variety of purposes as already
pointed out.
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
0 claim is;-
1) The method of combining peat-moss or the like with india rubber as set forth
for the purpose of manufacturing therefrom sheets or plates as hereinabove
specified.
2) A sheet or plate consisting of peat-moss or similar material consolidated and
35 enclosed between two layers of fabric by means of india rubber solution as herein-
above specified.
1007
Improvements in Caroussels.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 19th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Caroussels.
I, THOMAS BROWN TINNEY, residing at 1339 South Twenty-second Street, in
the City and County of Philadelphia, and State of Pennsylvania, United States of
America, Mechanic, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:―
It is the object of my invention to provide a caroussel so constructed that the
conveyance on which the riders are carried is a bicycle or bicycle-like wheeled
vehicle, in which the rider is seated upon a saddle with his feet resting upon pedals
which rotate in unison with the wheels as the vehicle travels, by the use of which
caroussel persons unskilled in the riding of bicycles may with safety receive a
practical demonstration, in part, of the sensation of bicycle riding, and become
habituated to the attitude and motions incident to the riding of bicycles.
In the accompanying drawings I show and herein I describe a good form of a
convenient embodiment of my invention, the particular subject-matter claimed as
novel being hereinafter definitely specified.
In the accompanying drawings,
Figure 1 is a view in perspective of so much of a caroussel embodying a good
form of my invention, as is necessary for the understanding of the complete
structure.
Figure 2 is a transverse section through a spider frame and the guide rail.
A A indicate bicycles or bicycle-like vehicles of any preferred and convenient
form and arrangement, of which either a single or double circular series may be
arranged to travel around the path or circle of the caroussel.
I prefer to employ a double series, as indicated in the accompanying drawings,
but my invention is not restricted to the employment of such double series.
B B are spider frames which, in the form shown, connect each pair of bicycles
with the pair of bicycles next in front, and the pair of bicycles next in the rear,
respectively.
The arrangement indicated is continuous throughout the whole double series of
bicycles employed, the chain of bicycles and frames extending completely around
the track, each pair of bicycles being connected to the pair in front and to the
pair behind.
I prefer to employ as the means for connecting the bicycles together in the
manner indicated, the particular form of spider frames, shown somewhat in detail
in Figure 1, said spider frame being a four-armed structure, the central part of
which constitutes a follower adapted to embrace a fixed guide rail.
The two front arms bb of each spider frame are adapted for attachment to the
frames of the two bicycles ahead of it, and the two rear arms c c are adapted for
attachment to the frames of a pair of bicycles to the rear of it.
Each of the arms b is provided with or formed as a fork, the prongs of
which, 6' 6', are adapted to pass respectively to the respective sides of the rear
wheel of the bicycle with which said arm is connected, and the extremities of said
Year: 1897

page_text: JOSEPH PENDLEBURY, 154, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, near Bolton,
Manufacturer of Artificial Teeth, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
It is a frying pan with a lid attached and is intended to be offered to the public
as a frying pan with a loose lid or a frying pan with a hinged lid such lid to be
with or without a ventilator.
JOSEPH PENDLEBURY, 154, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, near Bolton,
Lancashire, Artificial Teeth 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:―
It has always been the custom for those using frying pans to place an earthen-
ware plate over the article to be cooked so as to keep the steam in. Very often
the selected plate is too large or small and it has to be changed for one of the
right size. When it has been found necessary to examine the article being cooked
or empty the frying pan of its contents a knife in one hand and a towel in the
other have generally been employed so as to enable the cook to remove the plato
to a convenient place. This has always been an awkward and clumsy proceeding
often resulting in burning the fingers or letting the plate fall either through
the plate being too hot or too greasy to hold or the knife having slipped from its
position. All this is entirely changed by adopting my invention. Because a
metallic lid or cover of the right size is always there when wanted being hinged
to the frying pan at point marked A. When it is found necessary to examine
contents of frying pan or to empty it of its contents the lid or cover can be thrown
back in an instant by the knob fitted to cover. No knife or towel is required
and the possibility of breaking plates, slipping from or burning the fingers is
is entirely dono away with.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The attachment or combination of a lid or cover hinged or otherwise to a frying
pan and the like.
A Toy Implement for Boring in Sand or Soft Soil.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 29th Jan., 1898
A Toy Implement for Boring in Sand or Soft Soil.
I, JOHN JAMES WooDs, of Britannia Works, Wharf Road, London, N., Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention relates to a toy implement with which children can amuse themselves
boring round holes in sand or soft soil. The accompanying drawing is a perspective
view of the implement which consists of a disc D split along a radius and bent so as
to take the form of a helical blade, attached to a socket S, in which is inserted a stick
with handle H.
On turning this by the hands applied to the handle, the disc D works its way into
sand or soft soil, boring a circular hole, the excavated material being ejected at the
top.
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
claim is:
A toy implement for boring in sand or soft soil, substantially as described with
reference to the drawing.