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Improvements in the Manufacture of Matches.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application; 24th May, 1899-Accepted, 30th Sept., 1899
Improvements in the Manufacture of Matches.
We, Doctor LUIGI PURGOTTI and Professor ATTILIO PURGOTTI, of Perugia, in the
Province of Umbrie, Italy, do hereby declare the nature of our 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 present invention relates to the substitution of the phosphor, actually
employed in the manufacturing of matches, with the cupreous rhodanate or sulpho-
cyanate, which is a more suitable substance for the said manufacture.
Our matches are manufactured in a similar manner as the matches as at. present
in use.
The only difference consists in the composition of the paste which; instead of
containing phosphur; consists chiefly, as above mentioned of cupreous rhodanate or
sulphocyanate, united with oxidating substances such as chlorate of potassium,
chromates or bichromates, which latter can be employed mixed or separately, or even
jointly with an appropriate substance for increasing the sensibility of the paste, as
sulphur or sulphides of metal. As a mere example, we give the following three
compositions or mixtures, viz.:

page_text: The present invention produces a paste, which while maintaining unaltered all
the advantages of the phosphor mixture as a result of its easy inflammability, on
whatever surface and its resistance against dampness offers the following
advantages:
(a) It does not injure the health of the workmen, considering that it entirely
eliminates the phosphorism or slow poisoning therefrom, which is most injurious.
(b) It does not contain any poisonous substances and our matches therefor
remove from the general public a dangerous article.
(c) And the manufacturing of the same presents no danger and possesses stronger
chemical stability.
(d) The matches do not spread inconvenient or unhealthy fumes.
(e) It is less expensive than the actual phosphor paste, considering also that
the wages of the workmen can be reduced in consequence of the manufacturing
ceasing to be unhealthy.
(f) The employ of this industry presents a further advantage that is for agricul-
ture, inasmuch as the enormous quantity of bones hitherto employed in the pre-
paration of phosphor can in the future be utilised for agricultural purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :—
CLAIM.
The employment in the manufacturing of paste for matches of whatever kind of
the cupreous rhodenate or sulphocyanate instead of the phosphor; mixed with
oxidating substances and with agglutinating substances and eventually with appro-
priated substances to increase the sensibility of the paste.
Dattu This word way of May 1997.
LUIGI PURGOTTI.
ATTILIO PURGOTTI.
By George Barker,
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham.
An Improvement in the Preparation of a Compound for the Destruction of Blackbeetles and other Insects.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Mar., 1899-Accepted, 8th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Preparation of a Compound for the
Destruction of Blackbeetles and other Insects.
L, JAMES LUVIAN WADE, of 28, West Kensington Gardens, London, W.,
Manufacturing Chemist, 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 improved preparation referred to in the title is composed of the following
ingredients in the proportions named, namely-Pyrethri flores 33 parts by weight;
powdered borax 48 parts by weight; glucose, cane sugar or other saccharine
substance 12 parts by weight; flour-preferably rice flour-7 parts by weight.
These ingredients are mixed together and subjected to a process of trituration,
the result being a preparation which attracts the pests from afar off and being
exceedingly alluring to their palate is eagerly devoured by them. It contains
nothing that is of a poisonous nature in the ordinary sense of the term-and
may be safely left within the reach of children or house pets; but its effects upon
insect life in general are most deadly.
Besides being non-poisonous it is convenient to use, easy to manipulate and can
be preserved for any length of time without losing any of its essential properties.
It simply requires to be sprinkled about the haunts of the vermin.
I do not limit myself to the exact proportions given, having found by experiment
that in certain cases these may with advantage be varied.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
(1) The preparation of an agent for the destruction of blackbeetles and other
insects which, while it is non-poisonous to animals of a higher organisation, is
very deadly in its effects upon insects generally, which it attracts from a distance,
and being from its nature agreeable to their organs of taste is devoured eagerly by
them with deadly effect.
(2) The insect killing compound substantially as described.
(3) The employment of the compound described for the purpose indicated.
Improvements in Tins, Cans, Canisters, Boxes, or like Receptacles, and in the Lids for same.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th July, 1899-Accepted, 2nd Sept., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tins, Cans, Canisters, Boxes, or like Receptacles,
and in the Lids for same.
I, JOHN WATKINS CRABBE, Junior, No. 278B, Palmer Street, Sydney, New
South Wales, Tin Canister 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 refers to cans, canisters, boxes or jars with removable lids for
packing various goods that require the exclusion of air.
The object of my invention is to form such receptacles with a suitable edge
or rim and provide them with a special easily opened lid which will be more
airtight than those now in use and which can be manufactured at small cost.
To effect this, I construct the can or box or other receptacle of any suitable
material, and form on its upper edge an internal bead or rim. In the cover and
near the periphery I form an annular recess or groove the inner side of which
slopes slightly and the outside is vertical. This groove receives and engages
with the bead or rim on the upper edge of the receptacle and forms a wedge-
shaped removable air tight joint therewith.
I will now describe my invention with reference to the accompanying drawings,
in which:-
Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of a box, or can and lid constructed according
to my invention.
Fig. 2 shows a perspective sectional elevation of the can and lid detached from
one another.
Fig. 3, shows an enlarged section of part of the can and lid showing the wedge
like grip, a is the can or box around the upper edge of which in the case of
metal boxes a preferably hollow rim or bead 6 is formed, c is the lid or cover,
which is provided with an annular grooved wedge-shaped in section to engage
with the rim or bead b. The peculiar shape of the groove, as shown clearly in
Fig. 3, will constitute an absolutely air tight joint if pressed down with sufficient
force.
I do not confine myself to any particular size or shape of receptacle or lid,
or any special material, although metal is most suitable in the majority of cases.
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 can, canister or box or other receptacle, having a special internal rim and
having an airtight removable lid which is formed with an annular groove or
recess, wedge-shaped in section, to engage with said rim, substantially as shown
and described.
2. The combination of the beaded inner edge of the receptacle, with a cover

page_text: or lid having an annular recess or groove so formed as to be capable of becoming
wedged on said beaded edge and thereby excluding air from the receptacle, sub-
stantially as shown and described.
Dotal thin 97th day of Tul 1800
S. S. BROMHEAD,
Patent Agent, 33, Cannon Street, London, EC.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Feb., 1899 -Accepted, 13th May, 1899
I, LOUIS WIDDERSHOVEN, of 18 & 20, Rue de l'Escant, Antwerp, Belgium,
Inventor, 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 subject of the present invention is an envelope having a line of perforations
rendering the opening of the said envelope both easy and rapid.
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 view from the front or one side of the perforated envelope.
Fig. 2, is a view of the same from the obverse or other side thereof.
The envelope which forms the subject of the present invention is manufactured
in the ordinary manner. Its characteristic feature is a line of perforations a, b,
formed at a little distance from one of its short edges f,g. These perforations com-
pletely traverse the envelope, and their line stops at each end at a certain distance
from the long edges of the envelope, leaving the parts e, a, and b, d, intact, in order
to prevent the envelope from being weakened at the above mentioned edges, which
might render possible the accidental tearing thereof, during the transport of the
letters.
The two interior faces of the part a, b, g, f, of the envelope are gummed or stuck
together in such a manner that a fold or enclosure situated within the envelope
cannot penetrate into that space and be partly torn during the opening which
latter is effected by tearing the said envelope conformably to the line of perfora-
tions.
The adherence of the two faces of the paper forming the part a, b, g, f, may
likewise be insured, by stamping or impressing upon that part a name, or a
figure or an announcement of some description, which operation can be performed
simultaneously with the stamping out of the line of perforations.
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:
An envelope with perforations for facilitating its opening without giving rise
to any danger of damage being done to the fold or enclosure contained in the
envelope, characterised by a line of perforations formed at a little distance from
one of the short edges of the envelope, this line stopping at a certain distance
from the long edges, and by the adherence together of the parts of the envelope
comprised between the line of perforations and the edge near or close to which it
is formed, this adherence being obtained by the internal gumming or sticking

page_text: together of those parts, or by a stamping performed simultaneously with the
formation of the line of perforations, substantially as herein above described and
illustrated in the annexed drawing.
Dated this 28th day of February 1899.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Paying Material.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 10th July, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 9th Apr., 1900-Accepted, 30th June, 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Paying Material.
WILLIAM DUDMAN, Tar Pavior, 34, Mansfield Road, Walthamstow, Essex, do
hereby declare the nature of thic invention to be as follows:-
A pavement of combined flint pitch gas lime and the like through combined
mixing and burning and crushing. Flint stone burnt till white, ground into,
different sizes, equal portion of pitch with equal portion of gas lime, the mixture
to be well boiled.
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WILLIAM DUDMAN, 40 (used to be 34,) Mansfield Road, Walthamstow, Essex,
Tar Pavior, 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 mixture of "flint stone's burnt" and crushed, gas lime dried "and pitch"
mixed in equal proportions and well boiled forming a material hard and endur-
able resisting heat-or-cold" and being a nonslipping matereal impervious
to "water."
"
In making the material I first burn the "Hints" crush them nearly to powder
"boil the pitch to boiling heat then add the gas lime which has been dried and
sifted then add the flint and boil for two hours when it is fit for paving or the
like or for laying over concrete to the depth of one or two inches using wooden
floats for spreading and hot sand for covering surface.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
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The gas lime proportion for hardening purposes standing a greater degree of
heat cold or water than any other material and being nonslipping and durable.
Dated this Bighth day of Jung' (ne thousand nine hundred
Witness,
WILLIAM DUDMAN,
40, late 34, Mansfield Road, Walthamstow, Essex, Tar Pavior.
Improved Method of Fixing Cranks or Chain Wheels to Spindles of Cycles.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Method of Fixing Cranks or Chain Wheels to Spindles of
Cycles.
SAMUEL ENOCH ASTBURY, 55, Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, Stafford-
shire, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this juvention to be as follows:-
The spindle is turned oval & slightly tapering at the crank or wheel seat.
The crank or wheel being suitably bored to fit, a screw with large head is tapped
into end of spindle, or spindle is extended & screwed to receive a suitable nut
which forces the crank or wheel on its seat.
Improved Method of Fixing Cranks or Chain Wheels to Spindles of
Cycles.
SAMUEL ENOCH ASTBURY, 55, Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, Stafford-
shire, 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 method of attaching cranks to veloci-
pedes & other like cycles & has for its object to provide a more reliable fastening
lighter, neater, & more easily detached than hitherto obtained by the use of cotter
pins or other methods of fastening.
According to this invention the spindle A is turned oval & slightly tapering
at the crank or wheel seat, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, & 3 of the accompanying
sketch the crank C or wheel being suitably bored to fit. A screw with large
head B is tapped into end of spindle, or, spindle is extended & screwed to receive
a suitable nut which forces the crank or wheel on to its seat.
Another method is to turn or otherwise shape the end of spindle D Figs. 4, 5
& 6 with 3 or more undulating points FFF (as distinct from Hutes having
sharp corners). The bore of crank or wheel being suitably formed & kept on
to its seat by a screw or nut.

page_text: The oval shape is preferred as being simpler & more easily produced.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. A crank axle A oval shaped at each end to receive the crank C or chain
wheel as described & set forth in the annexed drawing Fig. 1, 2, & 3.
2. A crank axle D with two or more undulating points suitably tapered to
receive the crank E or chain wheel as set forth in the annexed drawing Fig. 4, 5,
&G showing a crank axle having three undulating points F F F.
Dated this Fifth day of October 1899.
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Improvements in Spirit Cooking Apparatus.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 20th Jan., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Spirit Cooking Apparatus.
I, GUSTAV FLOHR, Tinman, of 41*, Wilhelmstrasse, Schwelm, 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 a spirit cooking apparatus, the construction of which
enables air to be drawn up through the combustion gases, and by mixing there-
with to ensure a greater heating effect.
An example of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in
which,
Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of the cooking apparatus with the cooking vessel
fitted on.
Fig. 2 is a plan view of the cooking apparatus
The apparatus consists of a circular spirit reservoir A, the inner vessel a of
which is arranged at an acute angle to the outer wall b.
The inner wall a serves at the same time as a holder for the cooking vessel K
which is cone-shaped at its lower end d as shown. In order that sufficient space
may be created between the side d of the cooking vessel K and the upper edge of
the wall a of the reservoir A, for the entry of air to the combustion gases, the
wall a is undulated as shown in Fig. 2.
For regulating the heating flame, two semi-circular dampers e are arranged
movably in a suitable manner, so that they can be pushed away from the cooking
apparatus or cover the same entirely.
By means of legs f of suitable height, on which the cooking apparatus rests,
a sufficient quantity of air is admitted to the flame.
As soon as the spirit in the circular reservoir is ignited, air is drawn up from
beneath by means of the heating flame. This air is brought surely into contact
with the heating flame by means of the undulated form and arrangement of the
inner wall a of the reservoir.
For the purpose of regulating the flame, the dampers are pushed more or less
over the circular reservoir until by completely covering the same they extinguish
the flame.
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 spirit cooking apparatus, with arrangement for feeding air to the com-
bustion gases, and capable of being regulated, distinguished by a circular spirit
reservoir capable of being entirely or partially closed by means of two semi-
circular dampers, the inner wall of which reservoir is undulated and arranged at
an acute angle to the outer wall thereof.
2. The improved spirit cooking apparatus substantially as described with
reference to the drawings.
Dated this 13th day of December 1899.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents.
Improvements in Fabrics or Stuffs with Horse Hair Weft.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1899-Accepted, 23rd Dec.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fabrics or Stuffs with Horse Hair Weft.
I, CARL RICHARD GROSSLAUB, of Hainichen, Saxony, Manufacturer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
All stuffs on fabrics hitherto known in trade in which the weft threads are
wholly or partly of horse hair have the very great disadvantage that in the
various cuts that have to be made therein in the manufacture of clothing the
vely smooth horse hair becomes displaced or so moved out of position that it
sticks out or is easily pulled out and thus the advantage gained by the elasticity
of horse hair is very much diminished and other substances fiequently used
instead of it.
The object of the invention is the production of a woven fabric or stuff with
a horse hau weft which is secure fiom displacement or withdrawal
In the accompanying drawing two examples of such a fabric are shewn,
Figs, 1, 2, and 3 being respectively a plan, a fiont, and a side view of the one
and Fig 4 a plan view of the other
a is the horse hair insertion representing the weft in which knots baie made
zigzag at certain distances apart. The knots, in the binding in, come to lie
between the turns c, d, of the warp threads e which engage alternately over and
under the horse hair insertion, said knots thereby taking against the warp
threads and thus preventing any displacement or pulling out of the horse haus.
The house hairs a may as shewn in Figs 1, 2, 3, be laid in singly with the knots
made therein or as in Fig 4 two or more horse hairs may be knotted together
Further, the fabric or stuff may be manufactured with the usual linen binding
or with any other suitable binding according to the quality or value desired of
the goods, the result being the same, the knots made in the horse hairs pre-
venting them from sliding out or from being pulled out and thereby giving
them a better quality.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
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Woven fabric or stuff with fixed horse hair insertion serured against dis-
placement or withdrawal, in which knots made in the horse haina take against
the adjacent turns of the warp threads and thus prevent the displacement of the
horse hairs, substantially as described and shewn
Dated this 2nd day of November 1800*
THOMAS R SHILLITO,
15, Tooks Court, London, EC, Agent for the Applicant
Improvements in connection with Kaleidoscopes.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Kaleidoscopes.
I, WALTER DOUGLAS WHITLOCK, of 16, Bedford Street, Wolverton, in the County
of Buckinghamshire, Railway Upholsterer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to improve (and render more useful more
interesting and pleasing,) the kaleidoscope, by introducing objects of art, such
as birds flowers scrolls, and objects of any specific shape these objec's may be
made to assume various forms, the objects of art may be made of paper, or any
other material, but preferably of coloured glass, or celluloid. I might here state
that the designs shown, by reason of their definit shapes, are capable of being
drawn, and put to practical use, as any of the designs may be drawn by placing
the kaleidoscope on any suitable stand, and thus would supply an interesting
amusements
Dotal 1741, lov of Tul, 1800
I, WALTER DOUGLAS WIIITLOCK, 16, Bedford Street, Wolverton, Bucks, Railway
Carriage Upholsterer, 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 improve and render the kaleidoscope more
useful, interesting and pleasing by substituting objects of art (such as geometrical
figures, birds, butterflies, animals, scrolls, flowers, beads, etc. in short objects of
any acquired shapes which may be considered objects of art inclusively) for
broken glass.
When a convenient and suitable number of these objects of art are encased
between two plates of glass in the usual manner, and attached to a tubular case
fitted with reflecting glasses, preferably three in number and longitudinally
arranged, the objects by reason of their being loosely encased so that they can
move independently, and with the aid of the aforesaid optical instrument, appear
to the eye as beautiful designs as the kaleidoscope is turned round in the usual
way. These said designs by reason of their definite shapes are capable of being
drawn or photographed, thus offering an interesting amusement. These designs
can also be put to practical use for decorative purposes.

page_text: In carrying out this invention a kaleidoscope similar to those actually in use
at present is employed, except that instead of using broken glass objects of art
are used, the said objects of art may be stamped out of suitable paper or manu-
factured from any suitable material, preferably transparent celluloid or glass
either coloured or otherwise.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
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(1) In a common kaleidoscope the use of art objects such as geometrical
figures, stampings of figures, birds, flowers, beads, scrolls and the like, in place
of broken coloured glass.
Dated the Ond J
1000
A New or Improved Method for the Utilisation of Distillers and Brewers Bye Products.
Year: 1899

page_text: -
Date of Application, 17th Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 2nd May, 1900-Accepted, 2nd June, 1900
A New or Improved Method for the Utilisation of Distillers
and Brewers Bye Products.
GEORGE SOUTER and JAMES STEPILEN SOUTER, Greyfriars Foundry, Elgin,
Elginshire, N.B., Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows: :-
Our invention relates to utilisation of the extract obtained by evaporation
of burnt ale, as described in our Patent of May 23d, 1898, No. 11532.
The extract is mixed with distillers or brewers draff, in suitable proportions,
and made into cattle feeding cake in the usual way under certain conditions.
The well known feeding qualities of both will by this method be combined
in a concentrated form, and in a preserved condition which will prove to be of
very great utility.
T
1711
1000
GEO. SOUTER,
J. S. SOUTER.
A New or Improved Method for the Utilisation of Distillers
and Brewers Bye Products.
We, GEORGE SOUTER and JAMES STEPHEN SOUTER, both of Greyfriars Foundry,
Elgin, Elginshire, N.B., Engineers, 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:
Our invention relates to utilisation of the extract obtained by evaporation
of burnt ale, as described in the Specification of our Patent No. 11532 of
23rd May, 1898.
The extract is mixed with distillers or brewers draff, in suitable proportions,
for example from 20 to 40%, extract, and made into feeding cake for cattle and
other animals in the usual way.
The well known feeding qualities of both extract and draff are thus combined
in a concentrated form in the feeding cake and in a condition easy of transit
and storage which is an advantage of great utility.
The above referred to extract and draff may also have linseed meal, maize,
molasses or other condiments added to it in order to make the cake suitable for
use as a food for various animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, poultry
and game.
In order to reduce the moisture in the draff to a suitable degree, it may be

page_text: dried to the desired extent before being used; or the draff may be first mixed
with the other ingredients and then dried.
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 claims is:-
The mixture of burnt ale extract, obtained by the evaporation of burnt ale as
described, with distillers or brewers draff, (with or without the addition of the
other materials referred to) for the manufacture of feeding cake for cattle,
horses, sheep, pigs, poultry and game, as set forth.
Dated his 20t
J
་་། 1000
JOHNSONS,
Applicants Agents, 115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Improved Sliding Contact for Telescopic or similar Adjustable Electroliers.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 16th Dec., 1899
CUALI LEIE DIEUITIVATION.
Improved Sliding Contact for Telescopic or similar Adjustable
Electroliers.
We, MORITZ WEIDLICH, Architect, and KARL NIES, Merchant, trading as the
Sächsische Bronce waarenfabrik Actien-Gesellschaft, of Wurzen, 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 for an improved sliding contact for telescopic or similar adjust-
able electroliers relates to a sliding contact in which the contacts are formed by
the wires themselves.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section of the adjust-
ing apparatus.
Fig. 2 is a cross section of the same.
Fig. 3 is a sectional elevation at right angles to Fig. 1.
Fig. 4 is a cross section of the same through R R.
Fig. 5 is an elevation of the contact and Fig. 6 is a section through N N
Fig. 5.
The sliding tube which is capable of being adjusted in the outer fixed tube
and held in position by means of a pin which takes into indentations in the
outer tube, is insulated on the inside, and divided into two chambers by an
insulating partition wall w, so that the conducting wires dg and d¹g do not
come into contact with one another.
The insulating wires d and g in the upper fixed part of the adjustment arrange-
ment are bent at their lower bare ends and formed as eyes or loops (see Figs. 2
and 5) whereas those connected with the sliding tube a and movable therewith,
riz, the conducting wires d and g¹ are not bent and not insulated (see Fig. 1).
These bare wires and gare guided in the eyes or loops of the wires d
and g, and so form therewith slide contacts, which in any desired adjustment
of the electrolier ensure an uninterrupted supply of current.
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. In adjusting apparatus for electroliers in which a sliding tube a is movable
in a fixed upper tube and held by a pin taking into indentations; the sliding
electric contact formed by means of the conducting wires d and g and d and g,
the wires and being bent at their bare ends into eyes or loops o, into which
the bare wires and are introduced.
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2. The improved sliding contact for telescopic or similar adjustable electroliers
substantially as described with reference to the drawings.
Dated this 18th day of October 1899.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
An Improved Instrument for Use in Making Post and like Holes in the Soil and elsewhere.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 13th May, 1899-Accepted, 22nd July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Instrument for Use in Making Post and like Holes in
the Soil and elsewhere.
I, WILLIAM FRANCIS, Junior, Bucks Green, Rudgwick, near Horsham, Sussex,
Agricultural Labourer, 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:-
My invention relates to an improved implement for use in making post & like
holes in the soil and elsewhere, the object being to provide a tool of the kind
referred to more particularly for use in sinking holes for posts which are required
to be erected in awkwardly situated places such as a corner formed by the
meeting of two fences or walls.
c of a is
In carrying my invention into effect I proceed in or in about the following
manner, making reference to the accompanying drawing which represents a
side view. I provide a cylinder such as a made of a piece of steel or other
suitable metal bent or formed into the required form, the ends of the piece not
being in contact but having a space between them. The lower edge
sharpened to a cutting edge and to the upper edge d is attached a hoop e above
which is a handle f, having at or near its upper end a permanent weight g or one
in one part or in several parts (such as h) by which the weight can be varied or
the position altered by moving up or down and securing by set screws or other
means. The tool is used by placing the cutting edge over the position to be
occupied by the post and jumping it up and down until the cylinder is full of
soil. The tool is then lifted and by tapping the cylinder the soil will leave it,
the open space providing a certain amount of resiliency which facilitates the
exit of the soil. The operation is repeated as often as necessary. Although the
cylinder is shown as circular in section in the drawing, it may nevertheless be
made of square, triangular or other shape. The implement will cut through even
soft stone as well as ordinary soil.
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 implement for sinking holes in the soil or elsewhere, the said
implement consisting essentially of a piece of steel or other suitable metal bent
or formed into a cylinder of circular or other cross-section and with its approach-
ing ends not connected to each other, the lower edge of the said cylinder being
sharpened and the upper edge having attached to it a handle having at near or
towards its upper end a weight either permanent or adjustable in quantity and
position, the whole substantially as described in the above specification and
exemplified in the accompanying drawing.
804 1 Ammil 1900
Year: 1899

page_text: I, INGVOLD INGVOLDSEN, of Kragerö, Norway, 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:-
On board sailing ships and steamships it always happens that such places are
not easily found fore the necessary number of life belts as shall be at hand in the
moment of danger. This is attained by the invention here in question in a very
practical and convenient manner in that the life belts, receive a special form
whereby they can be conveniently used as pillows in the berths as well as in the
saloons and on deck. Passengers and crew will then always even at night have
their lifebelts at hand and will always know where they are to be found, an
advantage, which cannot be over estimated, inasmuch as it always happens in case
of collisions and other sudden accidents at sea that the fewest people know
where to find the necessary life saving devices. The aforesaid special form of
life belt consists in that the buoyant pillows of the belts are made of two similar
pillows of triangular cross section as will be further explained with reference to
the accompanying drawing which in Fig. 1 shows the combined head pillow and
life buoy in perspective, while Fig. 2 shows in side elevation the pillow folded.
AA are two pillows of triangular cross section which may be filled with rein-
deer hair or other light material which at the same time serves as pillow stuffing.
The cross section may suitably be that of a rightangled triangle with rounded
corners. The pillows are made of watertight material for instance ravenduck
coated with oil paint, or of any other suitable material. In some cases a removable
pillow case of linen or the like may be provided over the watertight material for
the exclusive purpose of rendering the pillows applicable as head pillows. To
the largest side surface of the pillows are sewn bands or straps B B which at one
end are provided with buckles or other means of fastening. The two pillows A A
may also besides be united by intermediate buckles. The pillows A A are by
reason of their triangular section particularly adapted for folding together in
ouch manner as to form a head pillow, see for instance Fig. 2; if they are to be
used as sofa pillows they are of course strapped together with the largest surfaces
against each other.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
Combined life belt and head pillow consisting of two pillows A A filled with a
light material and covered with a water tight material, said pillows being attached
to a belt, bands or straps B B whereby they can be strapped to the body substan-
tially as set forth.
Dated this Fifteenth day of May 1899.
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Patent Agents.
An Improved Apparatus for Tilting Casks and Barrels,
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 12th May, 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Apparatus for Tilting Casks and Barrels,
I, FRANZ ZINK, of Gera-Debschwitz, Reuss, JL., in the Empire of Germany,
Manager, 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 an improved apparatus for tilting casks and barrel,
which is more especially designed for enabling heavy casks and banels to be
conveniently and easily put on the rack or trestle ready for tapping
In the accompanying drawing.
Figure 1 represents a longitudinal section of the tilting apparatus constructed
according to my said invention, and
Figure 2 a side elevation of this apparatus when tilted, whilst
Figure 3 shows a plan of the same.
This apparatus has a beam a lying on the ground and carrying at or near its
front end a cross bar 6 and at or near its rear end a spring . At the two
extremities of the cross bar & I pivot the feet d of the lack or tiestle h, the rear
part of which carries a prop e furnished with a notch with which the nose-
shaped extremity of the spring c is adapted to engage for holding such lack o
trestle normally in the horizontal position By a pull at a string y connected
with the spring e the latter is released from the prop e, whereupon the lack or
testle may be tilted by turning it about the cross bar as indicated Figure 2
The rack or trestle h consists of the two side beams and k connected with
each other by cross beams 7 and m Figure 3 A hook n aanged on the front
Cross beam serves for taking up the edge of the cask on barrel, which is thus
presented from sliding down
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 apparatus for tilting casks and barrels, which comprises a pivoted rack or
treatle furnished with a hook n for receiving the edge of the cask or barrel,
and which, held in its position by a spring engaging with a notch in the prop e,
is released by a string, substantially as set forth
Dated this 4th day of November 1899
f
Dated this 4th day of November 1899
J LINCOLN & Co.,
75, Chancery Lane, London, W C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Stirrups.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 8th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stirrups.
We, BERNARD BISCHOFF, Hoist Maker, 78, Dessauerstrasse, Aken on Elbe,
Germany, and CARL KNOPF, Mechanical Engineer, 1, Burgther, Aken on Elbe,
Germany, do hereby declare the nature of our 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 invention herein described and illustrated by the accompanying drawing
has reference to a safety-stirrup, which is automatically released when the rider
falls, as soon as the foot of the rider is hung up in the stirrup.
In the drawing
Figure 1 is a back view.
Figure 2 is a cross section.
Figure 3 is a view shewing the stirrup released when a fall takes place.
Figure 4 a section through A-B in Figure 1.
As shewn in the drawing a flat half-hoop a is attached to the stirrup 6 by joints
at each side. This half-hoop which in case of a fall is pressed back by the up-
turned foot of the rider serves to release the connection of the stirrup with the
stirrup-leather. This connection is made up of the strengthened middle portion c
of the stirrup which has a wide conical slot to receive the wedge shaped connecting
piece d and is also provided with a conical hole e for the pin f. The pin f is
partly round and partly flat, so that the connecting piece, which has a hole and also
a slot through it, is firmly held in the stirrup by the round portion of the pin f,
while, on the other hand, a separation occurs when the flat middle portion of the
pin is in the middle portion c. The pin is movably attached to the flat half-hoop
by means of a peg, so that, when the flat half-hoop is away from the stirrup the
round portion of the pin is inserted in the middle part c and when the half hoop
is pressed against the stirrup the flat portion of the pin f is inserted in the middle
part c.
Under ordinary circumstances two flat springs g keep the movable flat half
hoop a away from the stirrup, so that the connecting piece d is held fast. When
a fall occurs the upturned foot of the rider presses the half hoop a back and the
flat part of the pin is forced back to the pierced and slotted portion of the part d,
and the latter is automatically released. It is impossible, when the stirrup
described is used, for the rider to be dragged along, and if the heel and the whole
foot pass through the stirrup the flat half hoop is necessarily pressed back.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is:-
CLAIM.

page_text: to release the connection of the stirrup and stirrup leather by means of a pin and
connecting piece, automatically released by the upturned foot of the rider when
a fall occurs.
Dated this 4th day of March 10.
BERNARD BISCHOFF.
CARL KNOPF.
By George Barker,
Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Patent Agents,
Agent for Applicants, 77, Colmore Row, Birmingham.
A New or Improved Cord Grip for Electric Lamp Holders, Fittings, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Feb., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 27th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 1st Feb., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Cord Grip for Electric Lamp Holders, Fittings,
and the like.
I, FREDERICK BROWN, of 37, Queen Street, Leamington Spa, Gentleman, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to a new or improved cord grip for electric lamp holders,
fittings, and the like, the object being to provide a cord grip that shall not chafe
the cord or break it through as is likely to occur where the ordinary wood grips
are employed, while it is also capable of being tightened up without fear of draw-
ing the wires out of the electric connections.
In carrying my invention into practical effect, I take a conical piece of rubber
or similar suitable material having a longitudinal opening or passage completely
through the centre and through which the cord or wire passes to be made fast to
the lamp holder or fitting, within the top of which this block of rubber or the
like is arranged, while between the inner surface of the lamp holder or fitting
and the outer surface of the block of rubber or the like, I arrange a small flexible
metal strip or spring suitably secured at one end to the lamp holder or fitting,
while the other extremity is capable of being forced against the side of the block
of rubber or the like by means of a small screw passing through the said lamp
holder or fitting, in such a manner as to cause the central hole or perforation in
the rubber block to close sufficiently to tightly grip the electric cord or wire.
Dated this 1st day of February 1899.
F. G. CASSELL,
(Of Cassell & Co.),
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.,
Agent for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Cord Grip for Electric Lamp Holders, Fittings,
and the like.
I, FREDERICK BROWN, 15, Gordon Street, late 37, Queen Street, Leamington
Spa, Electrician, 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 cord grip A (Fig. 1) is a conical shaped piece of rubber or like flexible
material, covered with a thin layer of canvas on the outer surface with a hole
passing through the center at B. This rubber grip is acted on by the metal
springs, C, C², which are forced in by pins, D', 12.

page_text: DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS.
No. 1. Sectional elevation of complete holder.
Having now particularly described and asertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
The bhar an liko Alovible material for the sand anin chamn at A
Improvements in Gas Stoves
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 16th Dec.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gas Stoves,
I, LEOPOLD KESSEL, Manufacturer, of 38, Sternstrasse, Düsseldorf, 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 has for its object, to construct a gas stove with high thermal
efficiency, and will be described with the aid of the accompanying drawings,
of which Fig. 1 is a front view of a stove embodying my improvements, while
Figs. 2 and are vertical sections at right angles to each other.
in the lower part of the stove is mounted a perforated gas pipe 6 which serves
as an ordinary gas burner, and above the same is arranged a series of inclined
tubes r extending from the back to the front of the stove, so that air may
enter at one end and pass out at the other end of the tube.
Above the tubes r and at right angles to the same are arranged annular
flues w³, w³, w³, each of which surrounds an air circulating tube, or k² or k³,
and communicates at the ends with one or two of the aide flues mounted on
the sides of the stove, the tubes k', or being open at both ends and long
enough to extend through the side flues 2, 23, 23, as shown by Fig. 3.
As indicated by the arrows, the gases of combustion ascending from the
burner b pass first upward between the circulating tubes r into a flue formed by
a pair of partitions a and e, then they ascend through the side flue z¹ into the
annular flue wo, thence through the side flue z into the annular flue w³, thence
through the side flue into the annular fiue w³, and finally into the discharge
tube leading to the chimney.
Instead of three annular dues w, two or more of them and a corresponding
number of end flues z may be employed.
The front of the gas stove may be closed by a glass door, and the air necessary
for combustion admitted to the stove through a tube c, communicating with
the open air. In this manner the air necessary for combustion will not be
abstracted from the atmosphere of the room.
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. A gas stove having the above, the burner circulating tubes open at both
ends, annular flues w¹, w³, etc., and circulating tubes k¹, etc., substantially as
described.
2. A closed gas stove of the type described provided with an air supply pipe c
communicating with the external air, and terminating near the burner.
Dated this 14th day of November 1899.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
Agents, 37 and 39, Essex Street, Strand, London.