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Improvements in Corsets.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 17th Apr., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Corsets.
I, LUOILE CARLISLE WRIGHT, a citizen of the United States, residing at
St. Louis, care of Alexander N. De Meuil, corner 7th and Pine Streets, in
St. Louis City County, State of Missouri, Modiste, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention has relation to improvements in corsets, and the object is to
produce a device of this kind to take the place of the ordinary corset; and to
this end the novelty consists in a corset having a particular construction of bosom
form and waistband straps, as will be hereinafter more fully described and
particularly pointed out in the claim.
In the accompanying drawing, the same figures of reference indicate the same
parts of the invention.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improved corset as it appears in use;
Figure 2 is a similar rear view of the same, with a portion of the back covering
removed; and
Figure 3 is a detail view of the same.
The corset is formed of two plies of material, closed at the front 1; and open at
the back 2, and provided with a series of vertical pockets 18, arranged singly at
suitable intervals, and in each of these pockets is inserted a flexible stiffener 14.
Intersecting these vertical pockets 18 is a series of transverse pockets 15,
arranged in a battery, as designated by the reference numeral 16, and in each
battery series, is inserted a stiffener 19, bowed to give a convex form to the
parts 20-21, as shown.
Two front straps 5-5 are seoured to the front shoulder portions 4-4. These
straps extend over the shoulders, are crossed behind, and their ends, which are
provided with button holes 6-6, are secured to the buttons 7-7 on the ends 8-8
at the back.
9 and 10 are the waist straps, secured to the lower opposite ends of the back,
and pass around in front, the strap 10 being provided with a vertical slot 11,
through which the strap 9 is passed, the free ends being secured in front by the
buckle 12.
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 corset having a closed front and open back, comprising the vertical pockets 13,
the stiffeners 14 in said pockets, the intersecting transverse pockets 15, arranged
in batteries 16, and the stiffeners 19 secured in said pockets, the crossed shoulder
straps 5-5, and the waist straps 9-10, the strap 10 being formed with a slot 11
through which the strap 9 passes, the two straps encompassing the waist and secured
in front by a buckle 12, substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 29th day of December 1896.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improved Hair Slide or Fastener.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Hair Slide or Fastener.
FRANK SANDERS STARK 30 Darenth Road Stamford Hill in the County of
Middlesex Manufacturers' Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
For the purpose of holding Ladies' Hair in position, before and after it has been
dressed; and is made by covering an elastic band with silk or other suitable
material; this covering is twice the length of the Elastic band, which admits of
Expansion; when contracted the covering lying in pleats; and in use the soft pleats
securely hold the hair in position without slipping presenting a flat surface will in no
way cut, break, or cause injury to the hair such as takes place in tying with cords &
the like. The Band is secured by an Automatic Spring Button which by its position
& simple action cannot catch or Entangle the hair. The Band may be made in
various colors & sizes.
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FRANK SANDERS STARK.
FRANK SANDERS STARK 30 Darenth Road Stamford Hill N. Middlesex
Manufacturers' Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
The prevailing custom of Ladies tying their hair before dressing it, with pieces of
fine cord or tape causes much inconvenience to themselves and damage to their hair
by cutting or causing the hair to break when tied tightly or slipping when tied
loosely thereby losing the desired effect.
By ny invention I obviate or do away with the disadvantages of using ordinary
string or tape.
To accomplish this I proceed as follows. I take a piece of Elastic material of
sufficient length to accommodate any quantity of Hair and I encase this with Silk
or Cotton Ribbon which is about twice the length of the elastic material so that
before it is expanded the covering lies in pleats as in Figure 1. When expanded it
is smooth as in Figure 2.
The Hair Slide when in use is secured by attaching a Spring Button which is in
two parts, one part at each end as in Figure 1 A and B. A forming a cap which is
pressed upon B and held by an automatic spring when fastened before use it appears

page_text: as in Figure 3 when in use it is more or less expanded according to the quantity of
Hair encircled Figure 4.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :
The principle or mode of having a Hair fastener which will firmly hold the back
Hair of a Lady's head in position witbout slipping or causing injury to the Hair or
discomfort to the wearer.
The Novelty I claim is a Hair fastener constructed without metal hook, buckle or
string.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 20th July, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 20th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 22nd May, 1897
I, OWEN COOPER, of 8 Herne Hill Road, Camberwell, in the County of
Surrey, Butcher, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to a powder for use in killing beetles, rats, mice and similar
vermin. The said improved powder kills the vermin by its property of hardening
and setting when moistened.
My improved vermin killer consists of a mixture of powdered plaster of Paris
and powdered sugar; or wheat or other meal or flour and powdered plaster of
Paris.
For kining beetles and the like insects I prefer to mix the two former ingredients
in the falleming
I, OWEN COOPER, of 8 Herne Hill Road, Camberwell, in the County of
Surrey, Butcher, 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 powder for use in killing beetles, rats, mice and similar
vermin. The said powder kills the vermin by its property of hardening and setting
when moistened.
My improved vermin killer consists of a mixture of powdered plaster of Paris
and powdered sugar, or of wheat meal or other meal or flour and powdered plaster
of Paris.
For killing beetles and the like insects I prefer to mix the ingredients in the
following proportions:

page_text: For rats, mice and similar vermin I prefer to mix the meal or flour and plaster
of Paris in the proportions of
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Device for Attaching Handles to Broom Heads.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Feb., 1896-Accepted, 28th Mar., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Device for Attaching Handles to
Broom Heads.
I, ATKINSON SHACKLEY 9 Back Hartington Street, North, Hind pool, in the
Borough of Barrow-in-Furness and County of Lancashire, Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to a new or improved device for attaching handles to
broom heads and the same is carried out as follows:-
Referring to the annexed drawings in which :-
Figure 1, is a sectional elevation of my invention in position.
Figure 2, plan view of device removed.
The piece a is provided with the pin or projection and hinged part c having
the pin or projection d.
It will be seen that by driving the end of the handle e into the socket the
pin 6 will be driven into the broom head y and the piu or projection d upon the
hinged part c is then driven into the broom handle e as shown and thus secures
the broom head g to the handle e.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
In means for securing broom heads to handles a hinged piece having pins or
projections so arranged as to enter the broom head & handle when in position for
securing same.
Dated this 27th day of February 1896
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th May, 1896-Accepted, 27th June, 1896

page_text: standards with sockets sliding upon a bar so that the circular discs may be
moved towards or apart from each other in the manner already described.
(2.) The pointers attached to sliding sockets indicating upon a fixed scale the
distance between the centres of the two lenses as already described.
Dated this Fifth day of May 1806
NATHANIEL DAVIDSON.
Improvements in Ladies' Boas and Fur Collars.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Mar., 1896-Accepted, 11th July, 1896
Improvements in Ladies' Boas and Fur Collars.
I, MAX RABE, Manufacturer, of Brühl 41, Leipzig, in the Kingdom of Saxony,
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 ornamental furriery such as boas and collars, and consists
chiefly in producing boas and collars with certain ornamental appendages or tassels,
as illustrated by the accompanying drawings, of which
Fig. 1 shows a fox tail strip serving to make such appendages;
Fig. 2, an ornamental appendage or tassel embodying my invention;
Fig. 3, a fur collar, and
Fig. 4, a boa embodying my invention.
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The said appendages are made from thin fox tail strips and a suitable core, as
hereinafter described, and are then attached to the body or main part of the collar
or boa. The core a is made of a string, thread, or chain, rendered heavy by suitable
means, for instance by choosing metal as a raw material. On this core the fox tail
strip is coiled and fastened by suitable means, as indicated by Fig. 2.
One or more of the said tassels or appendages Z are attached to the main part of
the boa or collar at the ends, as indicated by Fig. 3, or at the sides, or both, as
indicated by Fig. 4.
Instead of narrow fox tail strips, other suitable fur strips may be used for making
the tassels, and the body of the collar or boa may have any desired colour and
shape.
The core imparts to the tassel a certain stiffness and regularity, and its weight
exerts a downward pull, so as to ensure a good appearance.
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. An ornamental appendage or tassel for fur collars and boas, consisting of a thin
strip of fox-tail and a heavy core of string, thread, or chain, adapted to impart a
good appearance owing to its weight, substantially as described with reference to
the drawings.
2. Ornamental furriery, such as collars and boas, having tassels or ornamental
appendages made and arranged substantially as described and illustrated by the
drawings.
Dated this 3rd day of March 1896.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
A Liquid Composition for Coating or Preserving Stone, Briok, or Woodwork, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 15th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 7th Nov., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Liquid Composition for Coating or Preserving Stone, Briok, or
Woodwork, and the like.
EDWARD MORRICE No. 10 Gladstone Buildings Willow Street Finsbury
London E.C. Painter and Grainer do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows :-
Whiting.
Starch.
Boiled oil.
Soft soap.
Coperas.
Size.
Cream of tartar.
Turps.
Water.
When all mixed forms a liquid compound that can be used for all stone, cement,
plaster, brick and woodwork. It will stand all weathers, works freely, it will not
rub off can be made up into any colour.
A Liquid Composition for Coating or Preserving Stone, Briok, or
Woodwork, and the like.
EDWARD MORRICE No. 16 Gladstone Buildings Willow Street Finsbury E.C.
Painter and Grainer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in ivlat
nanner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in aud by the following statement:-
Mix with half of gallon of hot water
1 ounce of starch.
1 ounce of cream of tartar.
lb. of soft soap.
I lb. of coperas.
2 lb. of size.
Then add 2 lb. of whitning mix with pint of cold water.
1 pint of boiled oil.
1 pint of turps.
When all ingredients are mixed together will make up a gallon and a half
of the liquid composition which can be ninde into any shade required, works freely,
is performed with a brush and will stand all weathers.
D. Q.1

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performod I declare that what I
claim is :-
The above described composition for coating or preserving stone, brick or
woodwork and the like.
Dated this 27th der of October 1896
EDWARD MORRICE.
A New or Improved Process for Bleaching Cotton and Cotton Goods.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th June, 1896-Accepted, 10th Oct., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Process for Bleaching Cotton and Cotton
Goods.
I, AUGUST ENDLER of 1 Lutterbacher-strasse Dornach- Mulhausen, Alsace, in
the German Empire, Manager of Print Works, 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 new or improved process for bleaching which, in
practice, produces a clear white in cotton and cotton goods, without deteriorating
the fibre.
This process consists essentially in treating the cotton or cotton goods with an
alkaline lye containing an alkaline chloride or chlorides or analogous combinations,
and in thereafter pressing and steaming the goods. The addition of the alkaline
chloride to the lye promotes the solution of the gummy matter and capsules in the
fibre.
In practice, the process may be carried out as follows. The material to be
bleached is treated in a stiffening or starching machine (Foulard), with a lye or
solution of caustic soda or potash to which bisulphite of soda and an alkaline
chloride have been added. A ter this, the goods are subjected to a very heavy
pressure. From the stiffening machine they are transferred to a steaming
apparatus in which they remain for from 30 to 60 minutes, according to the nature
of the goods. The treatment in the steaming apparatus may be continuous, in the
usual manner, that is to say, the goods may be passed through it continuously, in
the open condition, in layers or folds, or twisted as a rope, as may be more
convenient. The other operations of the bleaching process are the usual ones.
The composition of the alkaline lye and chloride solution may vary within
comparatively wide limits according to the nature of the material to be bleached,
and to the kind of bleach required.
For ordinary bleach on cotton cloth, I may by way of example, employ a solution
composed as follows:-
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 hereinbefore described process for bleaching cotton and cotton goods, which
consists essentially in treating them in a lye containing an alkaline chloride or
analogous compound, and thereafter pressing and steaming them, substantially as
set forth.
Dated this 20th day of Tune
1000
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Conduit Pipes for Electric Conductors.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Nov., 1896
Complete Specification Loft 18th Aug 1807 Accepted
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Conduit Pipes for Electric Conductors.
I, HENRY EDMUNDS of 39 Victoria Street, in the City of Westminster, Electrical
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my Invention to be as follows:- -
Conduit pipes for electric conductors have been made by winding spirally a
strip of steel or other metal and covering this pipe outside with insulation and
braiding and providing the said pipe interiorily with a tube of insulating material
but this has been difficult of application and any rupture of the said tube of
insulating material which might take place, during the passage of the wires for
example, is apt to extend through a considerable extent of the conduit and so injure
its efficiency.
My Invention has for its object to overcome these objections and this I do by
applying the insulating material which is to form the internal insulation of the
pipe conduit to the strip of steel or other metal before it is wound into the pipe
form. I may apply the said insulating material to the said strip in any suitable
way, for example I may cement it to what is to be the inner side of the strip or to
the inner side and over its edges or over both sides and edges but I prefer to take
a strip of insulating material such as a tape of textile material to which rubber
solution is applied and to wind this transversely and spirally around the said steel
or other metal strip before the said steel or other metal strip is itself wound spirally
to form the conduit.
I may use one or more such insulating strips overlapping to any desired extent
and I may use one or more such steel or other metal strips wound side by side or
over each other and each provided with a covering of insulating material as
hereinbefore described.
Dotod this 25th dor of Vavamhan 1906
JOHNSONS & WILLCOX,
47 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agents.
I, HENRY EDMUNDS of 39 Victoria Street in the City of Westminster, Electrical
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this Invention and in what manner the
same is to he performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
Conduit pipes for electric conductors have been made by winding spirally a strip
of steel, or other metal, and covering this pipe outside with insulation and braiding,
and providing the said pipe interiorily with a tube of insulating material; but
Improvements in the Construction of Shaping or Wrapping Claws for Cigar Rolling Machines.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Shaping or Wrapping Claws
for Cigar Rolling Machines.
I, CLARENCE BENJAMIN SCHULTZ, of 64 Wilmersdorferstrasse, Charlottenburg,
Berlin, Germany, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in the construction of shaping or wrapping
claws in machines, by which the bunch is rolled into the wrapper.
When using cigar rolling machines, for instance of the type Reuse, it has been
found out that the shaping or wrapping claws heretofore used, being rigid, show the
following disadvantages: In the first place the noise caused by the rigid claws
becomes in course of time unbearable to the workmen and secondly the cigars are
compressed too much and do not draw freely whenever a little more filler than
requisite, has been put into the bunch.
The wrapping claw, hereinafter described, and which represents only one of those
employed in the machine is to overcome the above mentioned drawbacks.
The wrapping claw swinging on rod e, see Figs. 1, and 2, is provided with elastic
tongs f, and g, between which latter the moving rod slides under a light pressure.
The upper portion of the claw a, which gives the shape to the cigar, may swing
hingelike on bolt b. By means of spring c, this part a, is steadily kept against
part d, and cannot get closer to its mate a'. Thus the minimum diameter of the
cigar, to he made, is fixed. When however, as often happens, a somewhat larger
bunch is placed in the machine, part a, will yield a little and the cigar, while
maintaining its shape, will be a trifle thicker than the normal form. The pressure
of spring c, may be regulated so that every cigar, made by these claws, is a free
smoker.
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:
Wrapping or shaping claws in cigar rolling machines provided with elastic
tongs f, and g, and a yielding part a, all substantially as and for the purpose herein
set forth.
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11004
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Composition for Disinfecting Sewage Matter and Rendering it Available for Agricultural or Fertilizing Purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 10th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1897
Composition for Disinfecting Sewage Matter and Rendering it
Available for Agricultural or Fertilizing Purposes.
I, PATRICK O'Dowd, of Falduff Lodge, Westport, Ireland, Landed Proprietor,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a new composition for utilising sewage matter as an
agent for the fertilisation of the soil, and for the purpose also of disinfecting town
sewage generally.
I have found by experiment that deposits of sewage matter may be rendered
available for agricultural or fertilising purposes with good economical results, and
at the same time the sewage may be completely disinfected, by subjecting it to
the action of an admixture of peat charcoal, and sulphate of iron.
These constituents may be advantageously employed for the above mentioned
purposes in a composition containing the following proportions :-
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Composition for Disinfecting Sewage Matter and Rendering it
Available for Agricultural or Fertilizing Purposes.
I, PATRICK O'Dowd of Falduff Lodge, Westport, Ireland Landed Proprietor,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what inanner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to a new composition for utilizing sewage matter as an
agent for the fertilisation of the soil, and for the purpose also of disinfecting town
sewage generally.
I have found by experiment that deposits of sewage matter may be rendered

page_text: available for agricultural or fertilizing purposes, with good economical results, and
at the same time the sewage may be completely disinfected, by subjecting it to
the action of an admixture of peat charcoal and sulphate of iron.
These constituents may be advantageously employed for the above-mentioned
purposes in a composition containing the following proportions,
Peat charcoal
Sulphate of irop
90 to 95 parts,
5 to 10 parts.
The mixture of these ingredients to form my composition may be made in any
suitable manner.
The above described composition may be conveniently used by introducing it
into an ordinary sewage intercepting tank, or into the improved apparatus
described by me in the Specification of my Letters Patent numbered 8877 and
dated May 4th 1895, and distributing it in layers upon or between perforated
trays or strainers, but I do not confine myself exclusively to any manner of using
the composition.
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 composition for disinfecting sewage matter consisting of a mixture of peat
charcoal and sulphate of iron, for the purposes and as described.
1000
For the Applicant,
GEDGE & FEENY,
60 Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C., Chartered Patent Agents.
'An Improved Method of Ventilating Boots and other Footwear.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
'An Improved Method of Ventilating Boots and other Footwear.
WILLIAM BACON 36 Cross Cheaping Coventry Ribbon Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In the upper parts technically called the uppers of the boot, holes are made of a
suitable size to allow the hot air engendered by the perspiration of the foot to
escape. In the case of light shoes intended for indoor wear or boots or shoes for
dancing these holes may be made in the golosh instead of or in addition to those in
the uppers. If the footwear is canvas lined or has a loose leather or other lining
it may be necessary to eyelet these holes to keep the surfaces of the parts together
and so to keep the ventilation free.
The holes may be of any size or shape or may be arranged to form a pattern
and should be as numerous as may be necessary. In high boots it may be
necessary to pierce holes in the ankle or leg of the boot in addition to those in the
uppers or golosh.
Dated this 10th day of April 1896.
WILLIAM BACON.
An Improved Method of Ventilating Boots and other Footwear.
WILLIAM BACON, Cross Cheaping, Coventry, Ribbon Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention has for its object an improved method of ventilating boots and
other footwear in such a manner as to allow the moisture or vapor caused by the
perspiration of the foot to escape and to avoid at the same time the admission of
water or sufficient air to cause coldness to the feet.
To attain this I perforate the sides and upper portions of the boots and shoes
with holes of a size and number proportionate to the class of boot or shoe being.
dealt with.
In low shoes I pierce a row of holes one-eighth of an inch in diameter and
one-half of an inch apart in a horizontal line from the middle of the sides to
one inch from the back and I place this line of holes preferably midway between
the sole and the upper edge of the shoe. When the shoe is of a very light and
fancy description I pierce it with smaller holes than above described, but make
them more numerous and arrange them to form a pattern so as to combine
ornamentation with vertilation.
In the case of boots which cover or partially cover the ankle I pierce a row of
holes at the sides as before only instead of placing them in the middle of the
Improvements connected with Latches.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 9th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 14th Nov., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements connected with Latches.
1, MARY SIBBRING, of 1, White Rock Street, Liverpool, Married Woman,
do hereby declare the nature of the said invention to be as follows:-
The catch, hold fast, or staple with which the latch of thumb-latches, Norfolk-
latches, latch-locks and the like, engages, is now formed with a tang or prong
which is driven into the door-post; or the catch is rivetted to a plate which is
screwed to the door-post. The first method has this objection, that the wood of the
door-post is frequently split by the tang being driven into it, and the second method
is open to the objection that the catch is frequently insecurely rivetted and quickly
becomes loose.
According to this invention I form the taug of such catches with a screw thread
by which the catch may be screwed into the door-post, thus providing a sure hold
and at the same time obviating the danger of splitting the door post. The catch
may be provided with a cut to accomodate a screw driver.
1900
J. A. COUBROUGH,
Registered Patent Agent,
10 St. George's Crescent, Liverpool, Agent for the Applicant.
I, MARY SIBBRING, of 1, White Rock Street, Liverpool, Married Woman,
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 catch, hold fast, or staple with which the latch of thumb latches, Norfolk
latches, latch locks and the like, engages, is now formed with a tang or prong
which is driven into the door post; or the catch is rivetted to a plate which is
screwed to the door post. The first method has this objection, that the wood of the
door post is frequently split by the tang being driven into it, and the second
method is open to the objection that the catch is frequently insecurely rivetted and
quickly becomes loose.
In the accompanying drawing Figure 1 shews a catch according to this invention
for use with a thumb latch; that shewn in Figure 2 being for use with a bow
latch.
According to this invention I form the tang a of the catch with a screw thread,
by which the catch may be screwed into the door post, thus providing a sure hold
and at the same time obviating the danger of splitting the door-post. The catch
may be provided with a cut & to accomodate a screw-driver.

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 :-
Forming the catch of a thumb-latch, bow-latch, Norfolk-latch, latch-lock, or
similar latch, with a screw threaded tang and with or without a cut to accomodate
a screw driver, as described and illustrated.
Dated this 8th day of October 1896.
J. A. COUBROUGH,
Registered Patent Agent (Qual. by Exam.),
10, St. George's Crescent, Liverpool, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Bags for Packing Foods and other Commodities.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1896-Accepted, 25th Apr., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bags for Packing Foods and other Commodities.
I, WALTER HUNT FELTHAM, of the Firm of W. H. Feltham & Co., 87 Tooley
Street, London, S.E., Cotton Bag Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to certain improvements in bags for packing foods and.
other commodities, the object being to provide an airtight bag of a cheap
but effectual character for preservation of the commodities put up or packeted.
The bag is made of two materials, an outside fabric, cotton or muslin for
instance, and an inside bag or lining of parchment paper stitched together at the
folded over edges.
In the drawings accompanying this Specification, a construction of bag according
to this invention is shewn and the same will be referred to by figures and letters
in the following more particular description.
Figures 1, 2 and 3 are representations illustrative of the method of making and.
use of the bag.
a is the outer fabric, shewn separate in Figure 2, 6 the paper lining, shewn.
separate in Figure 3 and gummed at edges b'. At a¹ the fabric is folded or lapped
and stitched across the bottom end and up one side.
The paper lining is gummed and dried and the fabric a is then folded over it.
and lapped at the edge a'. The stitching is made through both fabric and paper
edges a and b up to the point indicated at x, Figure 1, the top edges of the
inner bag or lining being folded and gummed down by a ticket or otherwise.
When the foods or commodities are parcelled, the upper edge of the paper
lining will be first folded over and down and then the fabric is to be folded over
and so an airtight package is provided at the same time that the parchment paper,.
or waxed paper will prevent the contents of the bag or package from either
becoming too dry or the aroma or essence of the commodity from escaping by
volatilization.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improvements in bags for package purposes having the exterior fabric and
the inner prepared lining of paper stitched together as and for the purpose herein.
set forth.
Dated this 23rd day of March 1906
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Castors for Furniture.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Castors for Furniture.
I, DONALD DAWSON, of 45 Esplanade, South Cliff, Scarborough, Joiner, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in the construction of castors for
furniture and has for its object to provide a castor which will move freely in
any direction.
In carrying out my invention I propose to employ a large ball of glass, metal
or any other suitable material. This ball is retained in a socket of hemispherical
form provided with ball bearings at the top and at the lower end.
To retain the large ball in position a screwed ring is employed fitted on the
bottom of the socket and provided with a ball race to receive a set of small balls.
The set of balls carried by the screwed ring is situated at a point below the centre
of the main ball so that the latter is prevented from coming out of the socket when
the screwed ring is in place.
The castor is fitted in the usual manner to the legs of the tables or other articles
of furniture by means of screwing or other well known devices.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood reference is
had to the accompanying drawing which shows my improved castor in a vertical
section.
A is the body of the castor provided with the cap by which it can be secured
to the furniture. The lower part A of the castor is formed with a hemispherical
recess serving to receive the large ball B which fits it loosely.
At the upper end of the socket the set of hearing balls C is fitted, placed in a
circular groove a.
These balls bear on the top of the large ball B the pressure
being transmitted through them.
On the lower end of the socket which is screwed externally the screwed ring D
is fitted having the groove or ball race d carrying the lower set of bearing
balls C situated a short distance below the centre of the ball B. On unscrewing
the ring D the parts can easily be detached and can also be fitted together in
a simple manner.
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 new or improved castor for furniture consisting of a large ball retained in
a socket provided with ball bearings and a screwed ring retaining the parts together
substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
2. In a new or improved castor for furniture the combination with the socket
at the lower end of the castor provided with a race of a large ball fitted in the
socket, a screwed ring holding the ball in place and bearing balls carried in the
ball race substantially as described and shown in the accompanying drawing and
for the purposes specified.
Dated this 8th day of December 1896.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 28th July, 1897-Accepted, 28th Aug., 1897
I CHARLES LONG residing at Attleboro Norfolk Merchant do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in the construction of kilns employed
in the manufacture or process of malting.
The object of this invention is to prevent cold air passing into the heating
chamber of malt kilns.
My invention consists of two or more vertical inlet air shafts being constructed
round the furnace employed to heat the kiln and terminating in a curve immediately
over the top or crown of the furnace.
I CHARLES LONG residing at Attleboro Norfolk 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 :-
This invention relates to improvements in the construction of kilns employed in
the manufacture of malt for brewing purposes. The main object of the invention is
to prevent cold air from entering the heating chamber of the kiln.
My invention consists of a furnace having two or more inlet air shafts constructed
round the said furnace and terminating with an incurved outlet immediately over the
top or crown of the furnace;
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings shows a vertical section of a kiln having
two of the aforesaid inlet air shafts, A is the furnace D the space to admit air to fire
or furnace, C is inlet to air shafts, B is air shaft, M is the outer wall or case of air
shaft, G is flame plate or heat distributor, J is the drying floor, H is a cover or
stopper to air flue N; air is admitted to N through the air tubes F to cause air to
circulate and pass out at K.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of iny said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1st. The supply of air to malt kilns by means of incurved air shafts as described
and shown in drawings.
CHARLES LONG,
Applicant.
Improvements relating to Pneumatic Tires.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd July, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 21st Apr., 1897-Accepted, 5th June, 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Pneumatic Tires.
I, PIERRE DE DUAL of 4 Rue des Villes St. Mandé in the Republic of France
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to prevent the puncturing of pneumatic tires for
wheels when travelling over the ground, and for this purpose the improvements
consist in adding to the outer surface of the tire an annular plate of metal such as
iron of semicircular cross section fitting upon the outer surface of the tire.
Dated this 23rd day of July 1896.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant.
In provements relating
I, PIERRE DE DUAL of 4 Rue des Villes, St. Mandé, in the Republic of France,
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 object of this invention is to prevent the puncturing of pneumatic tires for
wheels when travelling over the ground, and for this purpose the improvements
consist in adding to the outer surface of the tire an annular plate of metal such as
iron of semicircular cross-section fitting upon the outer surface of the tire.
Referring to the accompanying drawings in which Figs. 1, 2 and 3 are elevations
and Fig. 4 section; as shown in Fig. 1 pneumatic tires as now in use enter into
direct contact with the ground and are consequently susceptible of being punctured or
injured by stones, nails etc.
In order to avoid this inconvenience I arrange round the tire B of Fig. 1 a metallic
semi-tubular hoop C, Figs. 2 and 3, forming a sheath or protection without changing
the rim or felly A nor the valve D, Figs. 1 and 3, which may be of any kind.
The hoop C can be made of any metal and may be grooved or roughened on its
exterior surface in order to avoid skidding.
Fig. 4 is a section on line X-Y of Fig. 3.
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 ;-
The use and application to a pneumatic tire of a semi-tubular metallic hoop
arranged on the outer circumference of the tire substantially as illustrated and
described.
11007
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in Hats, Helmets, and Head Coverings.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 20th Mar., 1897
Improvements in Hats, Helmets, and Head Coverings.
FRANCIS TREVOR SYDNEY HAMILTON, Merchant, 15 Victoria Street, Liverpool in
the County of Lancashire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
For improvements in hats, helmets, and head coverings and has for its object to
render them heat proof and consists in lining hats, helmets, and head coverings with
asbestos or other non-conducting substances. The asbestos is fixed on the inside of
the hat helmet or head covering by pressure or other suitable means.
Hats helmets and head coverings lined as above described will be of great use in
hot climates to prevent sunstroke or other injurious effects of a like nature.
Dated this 20th day of Invil 1906
F. T. S. HAMILTON.
Improvements in Hats, Helmets, апа не
Coverings.
FRANCIS TREVOR SYDNEY HAMILTON, Merchant, 15 Victoria Street, Liverpool in the
County of Lancaster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The invention is for improvements in hats helmets and head coverings and has for
its object to render them heat proof and consists in lining them with asbestos or other
non-conducting substance. The asbestos or other non-conducting substance is fixed
on the inside of the hat helmet or head covering (a) fitting the same closely to the
crown (b) in such a manner as to leave an air space between the top of the hat
helmet or head covering and the asbestos or other non-conducting substance used.
It is fixed by (a) pressure (b) by the use of adhesive matter (c) by stitching or
other suitable means.
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
That hats helmets and head coverings lined as above described will prevent heat or
cold from penetrating to the head and will be of great use in hot climates to prevent
sunstroke or other injurious effects of a like nature, and in cold climates to prevent
cold from penetrating to the head.
F. T. S. HAMILTON.
Improvements in Sustainers for the Wicks of Night Lights.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1896-Accepted, 18th Apr., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sustainers for the Wicks of Night Lights.
We, J. C. & J. FIELD LIMITED, Candle and Night Light Manufacturers an
Soap Makers of 15 Upper Marsh, Lambeth, and JOHN BATEMAN of 14 Stirling
Road, Clapham Common, Factory Manager, both in the County of London, 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 night light, as usually made, is in the form of a cast cylinder through an
axial hole in which the wick, supported at its lower end by a sustainer, is passed,
and the whole may be confined in a case or cup of paper, glass or other material,
or, the wick with its sustainer may be primarily placed or fixed centrally in a case
or cup, and the cast cylinder passed over the wick, or molten material may be
poured into the cup around the wick.
This invention relates to a simple form of sustainer which saves trouble and
expense in fixing the wick, and supports it more effectually than the sustainers
usually employed.
Referring to the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1 shews a plan of a sustainer made according to this invention,
Fig. 2 shews a similar view with the punched tongues bent up, Fig. 3 shews a
side view of the same,
Fig. 4 shews a section of a night light with the sustainer applied thereto.
Fig. 5 shews a modified form of the sustainer.
A piece A of tin plate or other thin sheet metal has two tongues B B and a
central hole C punched in it, as at Fig. 1. The wick D having been inserted into
the hole C by the operator, he then bends the two tongues towards each other so
as to grip the wick between them as shewn at Figs. 2 and 3, the tongues being
preferably made slightly concave in punching, as shewn, so as to partly embrace
the wick in gripping it, thus effectually securing the wick in the upright position.
When a wick thus sustained is surrounded by the night light material in a melted
or soft condition, it remains upright with greater certainty than when it is held by
any of the sustainers at present employed.
In the modification shewn at Fig. 5, the tongues B are punched from the outside
edge instead of leaving a margin as in the above described form.
Obviously the sustainer may have more than two tongues, which may be flat
instead of concave and the piece of tin plate, as also the tongues may also bave a
different configuration from that shewn.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :-
A sustainer for a night-light wick consisting of a piece of sheet metal or other
suitable material having two or more tongues formed therein by punching which
tongues are bent up and pinched against the wick so as to hold it securely in the
upright position, substantially as described.
Dated this 2nd day of March 1896.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements applicable to Trawl Nets.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Aug., 1896-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements applicable to Trawl Nets.
I, JAMES ROBERT SCOTT, of Broompark, Granton, in the County of Mid
Lothian, North Britain, at present residing at 34 Vane Street, Hull, 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, that is to say :-
My said invention has for its object to increase the efficiency of a trawl net with
"otter" boards for fishing, by attaching the headline of the top of the net to the
trawl warp itself, so that the top of the net may be pulled through the water at
a greater distance above the ground than if it were attached to the board itself,
as commonly done. By this means the mouth of the net is considerably enlarged
or distended and in consequence the net is increased in efficiency. Another
advantage is that the top of the net is kept clear of obstructions at the bottom of
the sea.
"
In carrying out my invention each of two "otter boards or plates, is pulled
through the water by a trawl warp connected to the towing bracket, chain sling,
or wire or rope sling on the board, and at a convenient distance from the board the
headline of the top of the net is connected to the trawl warp, and at the after end
of the "otter" board or plate, the "ground rope" of the bottom of the net is
attached.
And in order that my said invention and the manner of performing the
same may be properly understood I hereunto append a sheet of explanatory
drawings to be hereinafter referred to, and showing my improvements applied to
a trawl net.
The drawing is a general view of the net attached to the trawl warps and "otter'
boards or plates shewing the improved method of attachment.
"
Two boards or plates, A, A, have connected to their towing rope slings, chain
slings, or brackets, C, the trawl warps, B.
The headline, F, of the top of the net, E, is attached by means of a rope or
chain, K, to a point, D, on the trawl warp, B, at a suitable distance forward of the
boards or plates. To a point, H, on or near the after end of each board, A, the
ground rope, G, is attached. Or the headline, F, may be attached directly to
the points, D, of the trawl warps, B.
The trawl warps, B, rise at an angle from the "otter" boards, A, to the vessel,
and the headline of the top of the net being attached to a point, D, higher than
the beard, A, is thereby kept up off the ground.
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 :-
.
In connection with a trawl net with "otter" boards or plates, attaching the top
of the net to a point on each trawl warp at a distance from the board up towards
the vessel, either directly to the warp itself or by means of a rope or chain,
substantially as herein before described.
Dated this. Thirty-first day of July 1896.
EDMUND HUNT,
Applicant's Agent.