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Improvements in Two-way Switches.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Nov., 1895-Accepted, 21st Dec., 1895
Improvements in Two-way Switches.
BERNARD MERVYN DRAKE, and JOHN MARSHALL GORHAM, Electrical
Engineers, both of 66, Victoria Street, Westminster, London, S.W. do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The object of our invention is to provide a two way switch with definite position
one way or other and no intermediate arranged to work in same manner as the well
known Tumler switch and to match same.
Terminals A A A A are arranged side by side and opposite one another upon
which flexible contacts B B are fixed. Flexible wedge contact pieces C C are
pivotted (so as to be self adjusting) at each end of a slipper piece D of some
insulating material preferably of ebonite or vulcanised fibre.
Through hole in centre of slipper D a steel or other suitable spring E passes.
The spring is fixed at each end FF and arranged so that spring is free to expand
radially to its limit of extension forward or back in direction of motion of slipper.
(The adjustable contact wedge C on slipper entering contacts B at either end
decides the length of travel of slipper D either way and as this distance is less than
travel of spring were it not confined by slipper the spring is always tending to
force wedges into contacts thus ensuring good metallic connection. As spring E
when free is longer than distance between F F it is under compression at all times
but mostly so while passing centre consequently if lever is released when slipper is
in this position it will not remain there. The slipper is actuated by means of a
fork G at end of lever H which forces in direction required either on to projecting
horns J which are fixed on shipper or the spring E.
If the hole in slipper is elongated in direction of motion and the fork of lever
arranged to act on spring the wedge contact piece will not move from contacts
until spring has passed centre so that the pressure of spring is in proper direction
for breaking thus making a quick make and break switch.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. The use of an insulating bar or slipper carrying contacts at each end and
arranged to engage into 2 fixed contacts at each end of the motion, the bar being
actuated by a lever of the Tumler type.
2. The use of self adjusting contacts on the insulating bar.
3. The arrangement of parts substantially as described.
BERNARD M. DRAKE.
JOHN MARSHALL GORHAM.
Improvement in Buckles.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 4th June, 1896-Accepted, 5th Sept., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Buckles..
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WILLIAM BULLEN DAY 2 Rostrevor Terrace Rathgar Dublin Medical
Practitioner do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My object is to provide a buckle_suitable for straps or harness, etc. capable of
being readily buckled or released. The invention for releasing consists in providing
a means of partially withdrawing the tongue without the straining on the strap
that is usually necessary, and for buckling in leaving an opening in some part
of the frame through which the strap may be passed instead of threading it as is
usual.
The invention may be utilised as follows. A frame square or oval with one or
more cross bars, one cross har is made capable of rotating on its own axis and is
provided with an offset to which the end of the tongue is attached. Thus when
the cross bar is rotated by an attached lever the point of the tongue is withdrawn
from its connection with the strap and frame. Other methods would be by
providing an aperature in a fixed cross bar through which the tongue would slide,
or making the cross bar with tongue attached to slide in the frame."
Dated this Fourth day of September 1895.
Improvement in Buckles.
WILLIAM BULLEN DAY 2 Rostrevor Terrace Rathgar Dublin Medical
Practitioner 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 improvement consists in constructing buckles so that the strap may be
passed into the frame without threading it in the ordinary manner.
In the ordinary metalic frame of a buckle an opening is left in one side of the
frame so that the frame is somewhat like the letter to one arm of which the
tongue and strap are attached in the ordinary manner.
The frame is somewhat stronger than ordinary frames and strengthened at the
angles to prevent it from bending.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare what I
claim is
A buckle constructed with an opening in the frame through which the strap may
be passed.
Dated this 27th day of May 1896.
WILLIAM BULLEN DAY.
Improvements connected with Teats for Feeding-bottles.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Aug., 1895-Accepted, 19th Oct., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements connected with Teats for Feeding-bottles.
1, JULIUS MENDE, of 28 Bautznerstrasse, Dresden, Saxony, in the Empire of
Germany, Gilder, 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 :—
According to the present invention, there is provided a safety apparatus to be
attached to the usual teat or mouth-piece, which is used with feeding-bottles for
babies. The apparatus consists of a hoop of about the size of a bracelet, which
is open, the ends of which are provided with holders which grip the teat or
mouthpiece.
It frequently happens that a child swallows the teat and dies in consequence of
the suffocation caused thereby, and more particularly owing to the custom of
putting the teat only, separated from the bottle, into the child's mouth in order
to pacify it. It is the object of this apparatus to prevent this swallowing.
The annexed drawings shew the invention in various forms:
Figure 1 shews a teat with safety ring, and
Figure 2 is a section of the same at X X Figure 1.
Figure 3 shews a teat with safety apparatus, having a modified form of holder.
Figure 4 is a section at y y of Figure 3, and
Figure 5 is a side and back view of the holders of the ring in Figure 3.
Figure 6 shews a plan in section of a teat with another form of holder, and
Figure 7 is a side view of the same.
It will be seen from these drawings, that the safety appliance represented
comprises a hoop or handle, the ends of which terminate in suitable holders. It is
obvious that the latter can be made in a variety of shapes. The drawings shew
three forms which have found most suitable for their purposes, and for easy
attachment to the teat, and which provide secure holding, simplicity, and cheapness
of production.
The hoop shewn in Figure 2 has a holder which consists of a band with ears for
connecting to the hoop, and provided with a spring for tightening or gripping the
teat or mouthpiece.
Figures 3 and 4 shew a hoop, the holder of which is arranged in the manner of a
collar stud;
Figures 6 and 7 shew a hoop, the holder of which differs from Figures 1 and 2
in being in two parts, and having two springs for tightening.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The employment in connection with, or for a feeding-bottle teat, of a hoop,
ring, handle, or equivalent holder with fastening and gripping means adapted to be
applied to the teats; substantially as for the purposes specified.
2. The devices for use in connection with feeding bottle teats, particularly set
forth with reference to and shewn in Figures 1 and 2; Figures 3, 4 and 5; and.
Figures 6 and 7, respectively, of the drawings.
Dated this 27th day of August 1805
CHEESBROUGH & ROYSTON,
15 Water Street, Liverpool, Applicant's Patent Agents.
Improvements relating to Tyres for the Wheels of Velocipedes or other Vehicles.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 26th June, 1895-Accepted, 7th Sept., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Tyres for the Wheels of Velocipedes or
other Vehicles.
I, JAMES CORP of 1 Gower Place, London, W.C. in the County of Middlesex,
Joiner do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
This invention has reference to improvements relating to velocipede or other
tyres and has for its object to provide a tyre in which the advantages of the class
known as pneumatic may be combined with those of the ordinary cushion or solid,
& further, rendering the tyre non-puncturable & adding to the elasticity &
durability.
In order that my invention may be readily understood I have annexed a sheet of
illustrative drawings in which :-
Fig. 1. represents a transverse section of the tyre.
Fig. 2. a part side view of the invention.
"
My invention (to be known as the "C. C." or "Corp's combination tyre'
consists essentially of an endless metal sheath or covering A of section similar to
that shewn in the drawings, but which may be varied to suit different classes of
machines.
The sheath A may be made of iron, steel, aluminium, zinc, wood or any other
suitable material & rolled or stamped in any convenient manner.
In putting the sheath on, the air tube B is first deflated placed on the rim C,
after which the sheath is placed in position & the air-tube inflated.
The pressure of the air-tube would be sufficient to hold the sheath A firmly, but
to give additional security ears may be provided on either side of the said sheath
or same may be laced on or otherwise. In the hollow D of the sheath A I place
an ordinary cushion or solid tyre E which further adds to the elasticity, durability
and tractive power & also prevents noise or slipping. The pneumatic, cushion or
solid tyre may be of any existing pattern.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is --
1st. The improvements relating to velocipede or other tyres consisting of a
combination of pneumatic & cushion or solid tyres constructed substantially as
herein before described & for the purpose set forth in & by the accompanying
Specification & drawings.
2nd. The interposing of a peculiar shaped metal non-puncturable sheath or
covering between an air-tube & solid or cushion tyre for the purpose of adding to
the durability & elasticity substantially as described & ascertained in the
accompanying Specification.
Dated this 25th day of June 1895
C. W. HIGGS,
57, Cheapside, London, E.C., Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1895-Accepted, 1st June, 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Soap.
We, WILLIAM FORD, of 57, Duke Street, Liverpool, Engineer, and CHARLES
PATRICK MAHER, of 7, Butler Street, Liverpool, Artisan, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved manufacture of hard soap, soft-soap, soap-
powder, and the like, whereby such articles become antiseptic in their use or appli-
cation, and consists in incorporating with such articles of manufacture eucalyptus
oil, or other similar extract from the eucalyptus tree, in suitable quantities.
Eucalyptus oil is added to the soap-mixture preferably after saponification and
while the soap is in a viscous condition, and in a similar manner to that in which
medicaments, perfumes and essences are now incorporated with soaps.
As an example of the proportion of eucalyptus oil to be added to soap we give
the following recipe, namely for toilet-soap add six drops of eucalyptus oil to
every pound of soap; but it will be understood that the proportion of eucalyptus
oil relative to the quantity of soap with which it is mixed will vary according to
the use to which such soap is to be applied, that is to say, toilet-soap will contain a
smaller proportion of eucalyptus oil than will household or scouring soap, soft-soap,
soap-powder, and laundry-soap.
The presence of eucalyptus oil in toilet-soap besides imparting to it an agree-
able perfume endows it with a very powerful antiseptic tendency, whilst its presence
in household, scouring, or soft-soap, and laundry-soap, renders these articles
extremely disinfectant in their application.
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 :-
The combination with hard-soap, soft-soap, soap-powder, and the like, of eucalyptus
oil, as and for the purposes herein set forth.
J. A. COUBROUGH,
Registered Patent Agent, 10, St. George's Crescent, Liverpool,
Agent for the Applicants.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Nov., 1895-Accepted, 25th Jan., 1896
THOMAS KEMPSTER of 170 High Street Walthamstow in the County of Essex
Saddler and Harness Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A nosebag made of ordinary material having inserted at both sides of the bag a
piece of perforated zinc on wooden frame-another piece of perforated zinc being
on the inside of the bag with a space between-both pieces being fixed to the
wooden frame by screws or otherwise—thus securing ventillation which enables the
horse or other animal to breathe freely whilst feeding.
In the drawings,
Fig. 1, is the wooden frame with a hollow centre before referred to.
Fig. 2, is such wooden frame with a piece of perforated zinc on each side
thereof.
Fig. 3, shews such wooden frame with pieces of perforated zinc over it on each
side as applied to each side of the nose bag and being secured thereto by a leather
binding through which screws are inserted into the side of the wooden frame.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is-
A nosebag provided with ventilators as hereinbefore described.
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THOMAS KEMPSTER.
proved Wedge for Preventing Vibration and Rattle in Windows, Doors, and the like
Year: 1895

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
Improved Wedge for Preventing Vibration and Rattle in Windows,
Doors, and the like
I, FREDERICK CHARLES BRYAN ROBINSON, of Russ Hill, Charlwood in the
County of Surrey, Vice Admiral in the Royal Navy, 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, and
by the drawings herewith annexed and shown by Figures 1, 2, and 3
I construct of brass, or other suitable metal or material, and of suitable size and
strength for the purpose required, a wedge A forming part of a suspension bar,
which has at the other end, on its side opposite to the wedge, a lug B with a
countersunk hole for a screw, by which the wedge is suspended from a point behind
the bar, which hangs in the position shown in Figure 1 The lug B need rot be
as thick as the bar A semi-cncular projection C at the hinder part of the wedge
rises slightly above it, and by which the wedge can be pushed into, or withdrawn
from, its place when in operation
One way of making my invention is to incline the wedge upwards towards the
bar, forming less than a right angle with it, as shown in Figure 1 and tapering
from a quarter of an inch (or any required thickness) at its base to nearly nothing
at its edge
These bar wedges are both right and left handed, and can be used for a variety
of purposes, among which are prevention of vibration in window sashes, doors of
rooms, cupboards, and the like
If applied to doors or cupboards, a metal catch D Figure 3, will be needed to
receive the wedge when used inside a room, when it will also act as a bolt to
the dooi
I bring my invention into operation by screwing the bar wedge where needed,
or in the case of a window sash, to each side, so that the edge of the wedge will
hang just clear of the frame It can be attached to the inside of sashes but
preferably its application is to the outside of an upper sash, as high as can be con-
veniently reached When the lower sash has been raised as high as it will go, the
wedge in this position if pushed in will force the sash inwards, tight against the
parting bead, and exclude draught and prevent vibration
If an upper sash is kept open for ventilation these wedges applied in a similar
way on the outside will prevent rattle
Having particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and the manner in which the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The fixed application where needed of a specially adapted wedge to stop
vibration, and preferably its external application to window sashes, where the
outside can be reached, thereby forcing a sash inwards to the exclusion of
draught
Dated this 29th day of April 1895
F C B ROBINSON
New Material for Polishing Glass.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1895-Accepted, 14th Dec., 1895
New Material for Polishing Glass.
We, CHARLES BRUART and PAUL LAMBOT, of Aiseau in the Kingdom of
Belgium both Manufacturers do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described' and
ascertained' in and by the following statement :—
Our invention consists in the employment of a new material for polishing glass,
instead of the felt hitherto used.
The substance, or material, in question is the bark of the cork-tree usually called
"cork" the advantage of which is that it costs less, lasts longer and does the work
better. It may be applied to any kind of mechanical apparatuses intended for
polishing.
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 :
The employment of the bark of the cork-tree usually called "cork" for
polishing glass, the whole as described in the above Specification.
Dated this 12th day of November 1895.
L. DUVINAGE,
Agent for Applicants.
Improvements in Velocipedes.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 20th May, 1895-Accepted, 22nd June, 1895
Improvements in Velocipedes.
1, CARL RÜFFERT, of 2º Amkleinen Felde, Hanover, 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 first to an improved wheel, and secondly to an improved
spring frame for all types of velocipedes.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing as applied to a safety
bicycle, but it is also applicable to all other types of cycles.
The improved wheel consists essentially of two rims c and d, the inner one c
being connected to the hub a by spokes b in the usual manner and the outer one d
carrying the elastic tyre which may be of any suitable material.
Between
the
inner rim c and the outer rim d are arranged a series of compression springs e.
The improved spring frame consists essentially of spring boxes such as h adapted
to carry or support the axles of the wheels. These boxes when used for the axle
of a chain driven wheel must be curved in the form of an arc struck from the
centre of the chain wheel on the driving axle i in order that the action of the
driving chain I shall not be interfered with.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
(1.) A cycle wheel consisting essentially of two concentrically arranged wheel
rims such as c and connected together by means of compression springs such as e,
as and for the purpose set forth.
(2.) A spring frame for cycles consisting essentially of spring boxes such as h
carried by the frame and adapted to carry or support the axles of the wheels, as set
forth.
(3.) The combination of parts herein before described constituting my improve-
ments in velocipedes.
A Puzzle Spinning Top.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Oct., 1895-Accepted, 16th Nov., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Puzzle Spinning Top.
I, JOHN BOYUM, Merchant, of Mayville, County of Traill, State of North
Dakota, United States of America, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described aud
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a spinning top, which involves a puzzle and in order to
be operated successfully requires certain dexterity in manipulation which is simple
when once discovered or explained.
I shall describe my invention referring to the accompanying drawings in which-
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a spinning top according to my invention. Fig. 2 is
a vertical central section, Fig. 3 is a horizontal section through the arms, having
its lower end formed as a spinning-point 2.
Upon the spindle 1, at some distance above the spinning-point, is fixed a hollow
shell 3, forming a chamber 4, from which radiate hollow arms 5, at equal intervals
apart and inclined a little upwards. In the drawing, four of these hollow arms are
shewn, but this number may be varied. The casings 6 of the arms 5 are closed at
the ends but have along the sides sight-openings or slots 7, continuous with sight-
openings, & in the wall of the central shell 3.
Within the chamber 4, are placed as many balls 9 as there are radial arms 5 of
such size that they can roll freely in the chamber 4 and arms 5. The balls can
easily be seen through the slots 7 and 8, wherever they may be.
When the top is placed with its spindle 1 vertical, the balls occupy the central
chamber grouped around the spindle, and visible through the sight-openings 8.
When the top is spun at sufficient speed, the balls roll away from the centre to
the ends of the hollow arms 5.
The puzzle is so to spin the top that all the radial arms are occupied, a single
ball lying in each.
With practice, a person taking care to keep the spindle upright and to spiu
the top with suitable force can accomplish this, although at first it is extremely
difficult.
The top may be polished coloured or otherwise ornamented.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what I
claim is:-
A spinning top having on its spindle a central chamber and a number of
hollow radial arms inclined upwards therefrom, a like number of balls suited to roll
along the arms, and sight openings through the sides of the chamber and arms,
substantially as described.
Dated this 15th day of October 1895.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Ground Socket or Holder for Notice Board and other Posts.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 7th June, 1895-Accepted, 19th Oct., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Ground Socket or Holder for Notice Board and
other Posts.
JOHN BROOKS 3 Bruxton Terrace Exmouth Devon do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
The object of my said invention is to provide an efficient holder for notice
boards of auctioneers, house agents, and for other posts. The utility of this
invention consists in the ease with which said notice boards can be erected when
this holder is used and the firm and rigid manner in which it will resist the action
of wind against said boards. Another advantage of these holders-over digging
holes in which to place the posts-is in the slight displacement of soil that will
occur when they are used and anyone can see this in the case of erecting a notice
board in a lawn. In the old way a large pit would have to be dug to take the
post but if the holder is used the board can be set up with very little if any
disfigurement of the turf.
My invention will be
reference to drawings.
easily understood by the following explanation and
Fig. 1. shows the holder which is a stem with socket on top for the post to drop
into and having a screw on bottom end to draw the stem into the earth. Above
the screw and below the socket I propose to have wing peices projecting and
forming pockets as shown by sectional drawing Fig. 2. which is a section at
line C. D. It is evident that if the holder is screwed into the soil until the pockets
are buried and the earth packed in them it will resist a severe strain on the boards
above.
Fig. 3. shows section of socket through line A. B.
Fig. 4. shows plan of socket and wings looking down from top.
Fig. 5. shows a section of blades or threads of
lines E. F. G. H.
screw if cut through on
It will be noticed that the sides of the screw are flattened which will have a
tendency to keep the boards when pressed by wind from turning or unscrewing the
holder out of the earth. It must be understood that I do not bind myself to any
definite number of pockets as less or more in number than what I show would be
just as efficient for the purpose indicated.
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 holder having a screw with flat sides and a holder having pockets substantially
as described and to be used for and in the manner indicated.
Dated this 5th dex of Lu 1905
Improvement in Bottle-stoppers.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1895-Accepted, 22nd June, 1895
Improvement in Bottle-stoppers.
HEINRICH RUDOLF 98, Alt-Moabit, Berlin, N. W. Manufacturer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be.
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The present invention relates to improvements in those bottle-stoppers, which
are closed by means of a lock-lever joint. These improvements relate to the
construction of all the parts and are intended to render the stopper stronger and
more powerful in its action. As shown by Figures 2, 3, and 4, lateral wings (u') are
bent on the upper part of the lever (a) in such a way that it has a U shaped cross-
section. The lever at its upper end is bent round into the form of a semi-circular
eye (a) fitting over the bearing ring (c) whereby the upper edges of the wings (a¹).
close the under part of the eye. The rotation-axes for the pulley-loop are formed
by lateral projections (a3) which hook over the eyes (61) and thus prevent any
lateral deviation.
The hinge (d) joining the bearing ring (c) to the stopper is fashioned at its
upper end like a spring which on closing rests against the head of the bottle and
thus centres the stopper over the mouth of the bottle, giving it a firm seat and
causing it to close perfectly tight.
All the parts are joined together and held in situ at the head of the bottle by
means of the bearing ring (c) which, as shown in Figure 1, is of a bulging or
protrusive shape, so that the fulcrum of the closing lever may be placed more
outwards than the point of suspension of the loop and thus by a slight movement
of the lever a firmly closing stopper is obtained. And just the same as any lateral
deviation of the lever is impossible, so it is with the hinge, so that although the
bearing ring can be rotated with all its parts, the position of the individual parts.
cannot be changed as regards their position to one another.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven--
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. Bottle-stopper in which the lock-lever joint receives a U shaped cross-section.
in its upper part by means of lateral wings and in which the rotation axes for the
pulley-loop are formed by hook-shaped projections fastening over the eyes.
2. For the bottle-stopper described sub 1 the hinge (d) formed in such a way,.
that its upper end is like a spring which, resting against the bottle, centres the
stopper firmly in the mouth of the bottle, even when quickly closing.
3. For the bottle-stopper named sub 1 the bearing ring (c) by means of which
in the first place, the rotation point of the locking lever is disposed laterally
whereby the effective angle of the joint is enlarged inwards, and secondly such a
disposition of the locking lever and hinge that any mutual deviation of the part is.
rendered quite impossible.
Dated this 22nd day of April 1895
F. ARENBERG,
Agent for Applicant..
An Improved Vaporizer for Vaporizing Volatile Illuminants in Lamps.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Oct., 1895-Accepted, 9th Nov., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Vaporizer for Vaporizing Volatile Illuminants in
Lamps.
I, ERNST HAECKEL of Reichenbergstrasse, Berlin Germany, Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement.—
This invention has for object to prevent tho danger of explosion which at present
exists with all vaporizer lamps in which the wick of the auxiliary flame dips down
into the volatile illuminant.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 18 a sectional view of a portion of a
vaporizer lamp shewing the invention applied thoreto and Fig. 2 18 a sectional plan.
View thereof.
A are two wick tubes the wicks L of which hang down into the oil reservoir.
To these wick tubes is fixed a hollow cylindrical body B which may however be of
any other suitable hollow shape. This is filled with asbestos, cotton, or other
absorbent material and is so attached to the wick tubes A that the suction wicks L
therein, are in contact with the absorbent material within the body B through
orifices D at the points of contact, and so that the said material becomes saturated
with the illuminant drawn up by the wicks L. The hollow body B may be fitted
at one or both ends with a soiew closing cap B' for access to the interior for
cleaning and refilling. C is a holder for the wick C¹ of the auxiliary flame and is
applied to the body B in such a way that the wick C is in contact through
ofices E with the saturated material in the hody B and consequently 19 also
saturated with the illuminant. The holder C is at its bottom end, which reaches
down into the oil reservoir, closed by a cover soldered to scrowed there so that said
holder has the form of a socket closed at the bottom end, and so that the auxiliary
wick C cannot possibly have any communication with the illuminant in the oil
reservoir.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my anid
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
For the purpose in vaporizer lamps, of preventing communication between the
auxiliary flame wick and the volatile illuminant in the oil reservoir, the arrange-
ment of a hollow body B provided with absorbeut or suction material attached to
the wick tube or wick tubes A in the mauner that the material in the hollow
body B is in communication with the suction wicks L, and of a wick holder C
attached to the hollow body B in the manner that the wick in said holder 18
likewise in communication with the material in the hollow body B so that the
auxiliary flame is fed from the suction wicks of the vaporizer itself, substantially
as described and shewn.
Dated this 71.1
CAPITAINE & VON HERTLING,
89 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Shades and Shade Frames for Oil, Gas, Electric, and other Lamps.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 3d Jan., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Oct., 1895-Accepted, 9th Nov., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Shades and Shade Frames for
Oil, Gas, Electric, and other Lamps.
We HENRY BRITTAIN Wireworker of 263 Balsall Heath Road Birmingham
Warwickshire and SAMUEL HENRY BRITTAIN Wireworker of 263 Balsall
Heath Road Birmingham Warwickshire do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
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The making of an attachable shade with its frame, the covering of which is silk
Jinen, lace, or other material, to fit and combine with glass, metal, paper, or other
shades. The frame is so made that its continuity is broken by leaving two or more
ends at some distance from each other. These ends are connected by means of a
spring, clip, or any method of junction. The frame may also be hinged at any
given point. The spring, clip, or hinge, thus enabling the shade and frame to
become attachable to other shades so as to form a combined shade or shades.
The top of the frame may be made smaller than the bottom, and, in some shapes,
the covering of the frame may be made removable.
Dated this Second day of January 1895.
HENRY BRITTAIN.
SAMUEL HENRY BRITTAIN.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Shades and Shade Frames for
Oil, Gas, Electric, and other Lamps.
We, HENRY BRITTAIN Wireworker of 263 Balsall Heath Road Birmingham
Warwickshire and SAMUEL HENRY BRITTAIN Wireworker also of 263 Balsall
Heath Road Birmingham Warwickshire do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The making of an attachable shade with its frame, the covering of which is silk,
linen, lace, or any other material, to fit and combine with glass, metal, paper, or
other shades.
The frame of wire or metal is made so that its continuity is broken by leaving
two or more ends at some distance from each other thus enabling it to expand.
These ends are connected by means of a spring, clip, or any method of junction.
The frame may also be hinged at any given point so that it may fit any shape of
shade.
The spring, clip, or hinges thus enabling the shade or frame to become attach-
able to other shades so as to form a combined shade or shades.
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 :
111 The treating of a chodo frome co as to enable it to ovnend.

page_text: (2.) The joining of the ends of the frame by means of a spring or clip: and
(3.) The hinging of the frame at any given point.
Dated this Second day of October 1895.
HENRY BRITTAIN.
SAMUEL HENRY BRITTAIN.
A Contact Device for the Transmission of Electric Current.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1895-Accepted, 4th Jan., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Contact Device for the Transmission of Electric Current.
I CARL BREMER of 39 Catharinenstrasse Hamburg in the Empire of Germany
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement':-
The present invention relates to contact device of a bulb or pear shape which
has for its object to enable electric current to be taken after the manner of
incandescent electric lamps, but which is arranged to terminate at its lower end in
a conducting cord by means of which the current can be conveniently led to any
desired place to there produce light or power etc. as desired.
The accompanying drawings illustrate the subject of the present invention in
vertical section.
A bulb or pear shaped piece a (advantageously of wood) is provided with a
removable screw cover b and a hole c. The upper end of the pear shaped piece is
provided with a mount or contact piece d which is formed similar to the male
screw-threaded contact piece of incandescent electric lamps and has two parts d'
and d which are insulated from each other. From these latter two wires e and f¨¨
insulated from each other respectively are led to terminal screws g and h which are
exposed when the cover 6 has been unscrewed.
The device is adapted to be screwed (in the same manner as the ordinary glass.
bulbs of incandescent electric lamps) into the contact socket i of known construc-
tion. Then by means of the conducting cord k leading from the screw terminals g
and h, the current taken from the contact socket i can be conveniently led to any
desired spot to there feed an electric lamp or to drive an electric motor or any
other desired purpose.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A bulb or pear shaped contact device for the transmission of electric light
and energy constructed arranged: combined and acting substantially in the manner
and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
2. A contact device for transmitting electric current having in combination a
mount such as d which serves to deliver the current and which is adapted to be.
screwed into the contact socket i of an electrical conductor connections between
same and the contacts g and h of the device and a conducting cord or connection
such as k leading the current from said contacts g and h to the exterior of the
device substantially in the manner and for the purposes hereinbefore described and
illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed.
Deted this 30th day of November 1895.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
31 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Kettles, Saucepans, and the like.
Year: 1895

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Kettles, Saucepans, and the like.
I, HENRY JOHN THOMAS GREAVES, of 9 and 11 Guildford Road, Poplar,
London E., Tin Plate Worker, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention
to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide means for giving audible warning when
the contents of kettles, saucepans and the like have reached the boiling point.
According to my invention, I fit a whistle of a suitable construction or equivalent
device to the lid or other part of the kettle, saucepan or the like, and so arranged
that the emission of steam from the contents of the utensil through such whistle or
equivalent device causes an audible signal to be given.
Preferably I so fit the whistle or equivalent device to the kettle, saucepan or
the like, that the general outward appearance of the utensil is not altered there
being no other projecting portions, than there are on such utensils in general use.
Dated 18th April 1895.
GEO.
DOWNING,
8 Quality Court, London, W.Č., Agent.
Improvements in or relating to Kettles, Saucepans, and the like.
I HENRY JOHN THOMAS GREAVES, of 9 and 11 Guildford Road, Poplar,
London, E., Tin Plate Worker, 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 my invention is to provide means for giving audible warning
when the contents of the kettles, saucepans and other utensils and the like have
reached the boiling point.
According to my invention, I fit a whistle of any suitable construction, preferably
of the double perforated disc variety, or equivalent device to the lid or other part of
the utensil, and so arranged that the emission of steam from the boiling contents
of the utensil through such whistle or equivalent device causes an audible warning
or signal to be given.
The whistle or equivalent device is preferably fitted to the kettle, saucepan or the
like that the general outward appearance of the same is not altered, there being no
other projecting portions than there are on such utensils now in general use; the
whistle or equivalent device is preferably fitted so that the escaping steam will not
scald the hand of the person using the kettle or other utensils.
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 annlication and use of a whistle or equivalent device to kettles, saucenans.

page_text: and the like, operating substantially as, and for the purpose, hereinbefore
described.
Dated 15th January 1896
GEO.
DOWNING,
8 Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent.
Improved Running Seat Furniture for Polo or Chapel Carts and other Vehicles.
Year: 1895

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Running Seat Furniture for Polo or Chapel Carts and
other Vehicles.
JOSEPH HARDIE, Coach Body-maker, 11 Nursery Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:→
The seat furniture consists of, 4 pullies one lock, and two brass rods, T shape.
The pullies are fixed into the bottom of the seat, two on each side, the one at the
front and the other at the back. The rods for the pullies to run on are screwed on
to the sides of the vehicle, the one on the left hand side having a number of
holes bored an inch apart, for the bolt of the lock to go through. The lock is
screwed on at the left hand side of the bottom of seat, the bolt of the lock going
through the hole in the rod. When a person wishes to set the seat, he has to turn
the handle and run the seat back or forward, to suit the balance of the vehicle, the
bolt of the lock springing into its place when he lets go.
The pullies and the lock are my own invention.
Dated this Second day of November 1895.
Improved Running Seat Furniture for Polo or Chapel Carts and
other Vehicles.
1, JOSEPH HARDIE, Coach Body-maker, 18 William Street, (late Nursery
Street) Kilmarnock, in the County of Ayr, 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 :-
Figure 1 is a plan of the under side.
Figure 2 is a plan of the front side.
The seat furniture consists of 4 pulleys, (a). (The body of the pulley is cast
in one piece with wheel (B) riveted through centre.) One spring lock (c) and
2 brass Trails (D) with feet (E) riveted on.
The pullies are partly sunk into the bottom of the seat, two on each side, one at
back and the other at the front, as shown in Fig. (1).
The rails for the pulleys to run on, are screwed on to the side of the vehicle
at (E), the left rail having a number of holes, bored 1" apart for the bolt of the
lock to go through. Fig. (2).
The lock is screwed on at the left side of the seat bottom.
When a person wishes to move the seat, he has to turn the lock handle and
run the seat back or forward, to suit the balance of the vehicle, the bolt of the
lock springing into its place, and securely adjusting the seat.

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 which I
claim is :
(1.) The body of the pulley is cast in one piece with a wheel riveted through
centre, made either in brass or iron.
(2.) The spring lock is also cast, with a strong spiral spring inside, the handle
to be made of brass or nickel plated iron.
Dated this 15th day of September 1896
JOSEPH HARDIE.
A Combined Sleeper and Chair for Railway Rails.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1895-Accepted, 7th Dec., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Sleeper and Chair for Railway Rails.
I, BRADFORD LESLIE, K.C.I.E. of 6 Florence Terrace, Falmouth, in the
County of Cornwall, Civil Engineer, 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 relates to the construction of a combined sleeper and chair for
railway rails as I shall describe referring to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section (transverse to the rail) and Fig. 2 is a plan of a
combined sleeper and chair according to my invention. Fig. 3 is an end view
looking from inside the rail (supposed removed).
The sleeper consists of a plate A. preferably recessed underneath, having formed
in one with it a stationary jaw A the upper part of which fits between the head
and base or only under the head of the rail R, and which is supported by a pair of
ribs A2 outside and a pair A³ inside the rail.
On the sleeper there is also formed a pair of projections A* terminating in
rounded heads which form a fulcrum for a bell crank lever B.
This lever has an upright arm B' which, like A' nearly fits between the head and
base of the rail, and has an arm B2 nearly horizontal. A tie bar T is notched
at T¹ to engage a fillet projecting up from the outer end of the sleeper plate, and
rests on another fillet T at the inner end. In putting this tie bar in place it is
turned on its side and passed through the opening A³ in the lower part of the
jaw A', until its notch T¹ comes over the fillet. It is then turned up, its notch
engaging the fillet, in which position it is held down by the upper side of the
opening at A³.
When the rail R is put in place against the jaw A' the horizontal arm B' is
raised a wedge C is inserted between it and the tie bar T, and this wedge being
driven causes the rail to be firmly clamped between the jaws A' and B¹.
In order to steady the bar T laterally the lever B is made with two downwardly
projecting ribs B³ one on each side of the tie bar T. Also the end of the arm B* is
made with lips B₁ projecting down on each side of the wedge C, which has lips C¹
and C on cach side of the bar T.
I have shewn the fulcrum of the lever B as consisting of a round hollow in a
lug B projecting down from B to bear on the convex head of the projection A*;
obviously A might be formed with a hollow and B³ with a convex head bearing in
the hollow of A₁.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A combined sleeper and chair constructed substantially as described with
reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 2nd day of November 1895.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Adjustable Stand for Cycles and the like.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Dec., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 19th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 16th May, 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Adjustable Stand for Cycles and the like.
THOMAS HOLMES 114 Parliement Street Nottingham do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to a stand, supporting a vertical shaft.
The vertical shaft having a thread at one end, and screwing into the stand at
the other end or on the top I have a socket carrying a small bracket which support
the cycle or like machine and may be put to any angle by means of thumb screw.
Dated this 6th day of December 1895.
THOMAS HOLMES.
THOMAS HOLMES 114 Parliement Street Nottingham, Machine Builder, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to a stand for showing cycles and the like.
To obtain which I employ an ordinary bracket or stand, screwing into the top
of which I have a vertical shaft or tube, any height to suit my purpose, fitting into
the top of this tube or shaft I have a pin on axel having a tab or joint supporting
a bracket or frame.
The annexed sheet of drawings shews a front elevation Fig. 1. and a plan Fig. 2.
Fig. 2 shows the frame bent or returned at each extremity so that I am better
enabled to hold the machine to be shown and thus by the axel or stud B. fitting
freely into the vertical shaft, I may move the frame A. to any position, and by
means of the set screw fixing the frame A. to the tab on the axel in the vertical
tube or shaft I may move the frame supporting the cycle to be shown to any angle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
A moveable show stand for showing cycles and the like and the way I am
enabled to move the frame supporting the cycle to any angle and position desired.
Dated this 29th day of April 1896.
THOMAS HOLMES.