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Year: 1898

page_text: I, JOHN EDGAR, of 18, Glassford Street, in the City of Glasgow, Bedding and
Spring Mattress Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention.
to be as follows:-
-
This invention relates to wire mattresses and it has for its object to provide
means for preventing concussion of the mattress on the side boards of the mattress
frame.
To that end I secure on the top and bottom surface of the wire mattress, at either
side, a strip of wood, steel or other material which will stiffen the edges of the
mattress, and I cover the under strip with or attach thereto, a soft material such
as felt, rubber, or a stuffed bag to act as a cushion and prevent concussion between
the edges of the wire mattress and the side boards of the frame. The under or
upper strip of wood or metal may be dispensed with and the cushioning material
alone secured to the underside of the wire mattress, or the cushioning material
may be secured on the upper surface of the side boards forming the frame of the
mattress.
Totol this 17th day of January 1898
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents,
aint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.
I, JOHN EDGAR, of 18, Glassford Street, in the City of Glasgow, Bedding and
Spring Mattress 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:-
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This invention relates to wire mattresses and it has for its object to provide
means for preventing concussion of the mattress on the side boards of the mattress
frame.
To that end, and as shown by the accompanying drawing, I secure on the top
and bottom surface of the wire mattress A, at either side, a strip C of wood, steel
or other material, in order to stiffen the edges of the mattress. When wood or
steel is used to stiffen the edges of the mattress A, I cover the under strip with or
attach thereto, a soft material such as felt, rubber, or a stuffed bag to act as a
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A Shoe for Horses, Donkeys, or other Animals, to be Fixed without Nails.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Shoe for Horses, Donkeys, or other Animals, to be Fixed without
Nails.
HENRY ADDIS PRICE, Ironmonger, 1, The Pavement, Clapham, S.W., and EDMUND
PAYNE, Engineer, 1, Huberts Grove, Stockwell, 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:—
A shoe with clips, made of steel malleable, or wrought iron, which are rivetted,
dovetailed, or fixed in any other suitable way to it, the top parts of clips are
made pointed, turned over and driven into the hoof. Preference is given to a dove-
tail fixing as it allows the clips to be easily removed, and enables the shoe to be taken
off.
Set screws are also passed through the shoe and clips into the animal's hoof to
make the holding doubly secure, each clip, and shoe being tapped to receive the
screw. In case of need these screws can be removed and "frost studs inserted in
their place.
To enable our invention to be more easily understood, drawings are attached
hereto of which the following is a description
Fig. 1 shows a plan of the shoe A with clip B dovetail, fixing C and set screw D.
Fig. 2 is a front elevation of shoe A, with clip B fitted in dovetail C.
Fig. 3 is a section of part of shoe A showing clip B and screw D.
Fig. 4 is a perspective elevation of clip B.
Fig. 5 shows screw D removed from clip.
Having now particularly described, and ascertained the nature of our invention,
and in what manner it is to be performed, we declare that, what we claim is :-
Improvements in Walls, Floors, and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Walls, Floors, and the like.
I, WILLIAM ARTHUR SMITH BENSON, of 39, Montagu Square, in the County of
Middlesex, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
According to this invention corrugated sheet metal covered with plaster or the
like is employed for these purposes.
The sheets are stiffened by means of rods bands or wires passing across the
corrugations through holes in their sides and to these rods, wire network or metal
lathing may be fixed to afford an additional key for the plaster.
L
1000
I, WILLIAM ARTHUR SMITH BENSON, of 39, Montagu Square, in the County of
Middlesex, Architect, 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 this invention, corrugated sheet metal covered with plaster, or
the like, is employed for walls, floors, and other places.
The sheets are stiffened by means of rods passing across the corrugations,
through holes in their sides, and to these rods wire network or metal lathing
may be fixed, to afford an additional key for the plaster.
Figure 1 is a plan and Figure 2 an edge view.
a and b are two sheets of corrugated metal connected together and stiffened in
accordance with this invention. The upper part of Figure 1 illustrates the use
of flat rods or bands c for this purpose whilst the lower part of Figure 1 and
Figure 2 show the use of round rods d. These rods are passed through elliptical
holes ab punched in the sides of the corrugations of the plates a and b, the holes
being arranged in straight lines as shown in Figure 2 to allow of this.
e is wire
network secured by nails f passed under the rods. In many cases however this
is not necessary. In place of employing elliptical holes and round rods as shown
it is generally preferable to use round holes and elliptical rods.
027

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:-
:-
1. A corrugated metal sheet having in the sides of its corrugations a series of
holes lying in a straight line and suitable for a rod to be threaded through.
2. A metal structure consisting of corrugated sheets having in the sides of the
corrugations, series of holes lying in straight lines, the sheets being connected
and stiffened by rods threaded through the holes.
3. Making the holes referred to in the preceding claim circular and threading
elliptical rods through them.
Dated this fith day of Tubman 1000
An Improvement in or applicable to Soap Tablets.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1898-Accepted, 20th May, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in or applicable to Soap Tablets.
I, OTTO WOLF, of 14, Salon del Prado, Madrid, Spain, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
This invention relates to an improvement in or applicable to soap-tablets, the
improvement being designed with the object of utilizing small pieces or remnants
of soap-tablets which have been used and have become further unusable in the
ordinary way by reason of having become too small to be conveniently held, and
which, on such account, would be thrown aside and wasted.
On the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1, represents a plan, and Fig. 2, an
elevation, partly in section on the line A-B, Fig. 1, of a soap-tablet adapted
according to the present improvement.
To the end aforesaid, the improvement consists in providing or forming the soap-
tablet with a dovetailed, countersunk, screw-threaded or equivalently shaped or
formed recess, a, or with more than one such recess, which may be made in or by
the usual soap-press or otherwise in any suitable manner and is adapted to receive
and retain the remnant or piece of soap, b, which has been nearly used up and is too
small for use, per se, as aforesaid.
Now, if a piece of soap is so reduced by use as to be liable to be lost in the water,
or is inconvenient in use by reason of being so small, it is or may be made into
paste or softened with water and pressed into the previously moistened recess, a, of
a new soap-tablet. Thereby, the remnant will be united into a single piece with
the new tablet and will thus be used up therewith.
The improved soap-tablets will be of special advantage to hotels and the like
where large quantities of soap are wasted daily because no use can be made of the
waste pieces. For domestic use also, the improved soap-tablets permit of consider-
able economy.
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 soap tablet characterized by being formed or provided with one or more
recesses countersunk or otherwise suitably shaped or adapted to receive and retain
spap rominante, no s
forth
Dated this 2nd day of April 1898.
DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
Chartered Patent Agents, 321, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Tea Plates and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 11th Feb., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
Improvements in and relating to Tea Plates and the like.
HENRY PERCY DOUGLAS-WILLAN, of The Cottage, Beighapton, Norwich, in the
County of Norfolk, Colonel in the Army, on half-pay, 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.-
Improvements in & relating to tea plates and the like, consisting of then being
made with a hole or loop to enable the thumb to be passed through as in a palette.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same 18 to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
To improve tea plates & the like by making them with a hole or loop, as in a
palette.
Dated thie 96th day of Dovomhor 1808
HENRY PERCY DOUGLAS-WILLAN,
Colonel
A New or improved Tobacco Pipe Cleaner.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, GEORGE HERBERT ELLIS, of No. 38, Baronsmere Road, East Finchley, in
the County of Middlesex, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
My new or improved pipe cleaner is made in a similar manner as the ordinary
pipe brushes; that is with strands of wire woven or plaited together; but instead
of using bristles for the cleaning body, I employ a section or piece of india-
rubber; the wires being so woven round it as to form a spiral or Archimedean
screw of the rubber.
Dated thin 21at dow of August 1000
A New or improved Tobacco Pipe Cleaner.
I, GEORGE HERBERT ELLIS, of 38, Baronsmere Road, East Finchley, in
the County of Middlesex, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
My invention relates to a new or improved tobacco pipe cleaner.
According to the accompanying drawing my new or improved pipe cleaner
is made in a similar manner as the ordinary pipe brushes, that is with strands
of wire a woven or plaited together with a finger loop 6 at the end; but, instead
of using bristles for the cleaning body, I employ a section or piece of india
rubber; the wires being so woven round it as to form a spiral or Archimedean
screw c of the india rubber.
All modern pipe improvements are to free them, or clear them, from nicotine.
As, under any circumstances, nicotine will collect in a smoking pipe, this in-
vention aims at withdrawing the nicotine in the most perfect and simple manner.
It is done by substituting for bristles a section of soft india rubber, so woven
within the wires that it takes the form of an Archimedean screw c. The effect
is that by worming it down a pipe stem and then giving it two or three turns
round, the whole of the nicotine is collected within the spiral channels, and is
brought out on withdrawing the cleaner. Unlike bristles, which quickly get
choked, the india rubber can be instantly freed from nicotine, and the instrument
is again ready for use.
The india rubber acts as a perfect cleanser within a pipe stem, on the same

page_text: principle as the india rubber" squeegee' " cleanses street pavements more effect-
ually than brooms.
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:-
:
For strands or sections of india rubber so woven or plaited within two or
more wires as to form a screw or spiral of the rubber, substantially as above
described.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Mar., 1898-Accepted, 28th May, 1898
I, CARL SCHWABENLAND, of Bismarkstrasse 85, Ludwigshafen on the Rhine,
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 :-
My said invention relates to sifters or appliances used in hotels shops and other
places instead of ordinary sieves.
As hitherto constructed such sifters consist of a wooden framework having wooden
grooves in which are placed perforated metal sifter plates. The sifter plates have to
be frequently removed for cleaning consequently the wooden grooves are rapidly
destroyed and frequently the particles of wood get mixed with the article which is
being treated. The thorough cleaning of wooden grooves is almost impossible and is
in any case always troublesome.
The object of my said invention is to get rid of this defect by using side frames
provided with grooves wholly or partly of metal.
In the accompanying drawings
Figs. 1 and 2 are respectively side and end elevations of a complete sifter made in
accordance with my said invention.
Figs. 3, 4, 5 and 6 show various examples of the way my invention is carried
out.
In all the figures b represents the side frames a the sifter plates.
Fig. 3 illustrates a construction in which the groove is partly of metal being formed
by a metal cover strip c screwed to the recessed side frame. For many cases this
metal cover strip suffices inasmuch as the outer periphery of the sifter plate is the
place where most friction and wear takes place. In other forms of my invention I
make the groove or the faces of the groove in contact with the sifter plate entirely of
metal.
In the construction shown in Fig. 4 a bent piece of sheet metal c¹ is inserted
between the cover plate c and the side frame.
Fig. 5 shows a built up groove of metal plates c c² c³ of different widths. Fig. 6
shows a construction similar to Fig. 5 but in which the groove is formed in a single
piece of metal. The metal parts forming the groove are secured to the side frames b
by screws or the like means. Sifters constructed as herein before described are not
only more durable but owing to the greater facility with which metal can be cleansed
as compared with wood there is less risk of contamination of articles of food by dirt
or particles of other substances which may remain in the grooves from previous
operations.
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

page_text: A sifter having grooves wholly or partly of metal for holding the sifter plates
substantially as and for the purpose set forth and shown.
Dated this 23rd day of March 1898.
E. T. WHITELOW, A.M. Inst. C.E.,
70, Deansgate, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Wall-rack for Holding certain Stands for Bicycles.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Wall-rack for Holding certain Stands for Bicycles.
I, ROBERT FREDERICK HUGHES, of 16, Westmoreland Street, Marylebone, in the
County of London, Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The wall-rack is intended to hold-ready to be lifted out for use-one or more
bicycle-stands of the kind (described in my Specification No. 1253 of 1897) which
comprises two legs, and a pin in a plane at right angles to the plane containing
the legs. The rack accordingly consists of a basal portion to fasten to a wall, and
of two parallel vertical tongues, supported from below by the base at a suitable
distance from each other and from the wall to allow the stands to hang one above
the other, their pins protruding forwards between the tongues, and their legs
protruding a leg on each side between the tongues and the wall, which may be
protected from injury.
01.1
Mar 1808
Wall-rack for Holding certain stands for Divy
1. ROBERT FREDERICK HUGHES, of 16, Westmoreland Street, Marylebone, in the
County of London, Clerk, 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 Specification No. 1253 of 1897 relates to a bicycle-support which consists of
a pin, to be pushed into the horizontal tube by which the saddle of a bicycle is
ordinarily supported, and of two struts which rigidly support the rearward end of
this pin, and, by its means, the bicycle, the front wheel resting on the ground.
In railway luggage vans and other places where bicycles have to stand, it is
convenient to be able to hang a number of such bicycle stands, out of the way,
It is also convenient that the stands should be
yet ready for immediate use.
prevented from rattling against the wall.
Figure 1 is a front elevation, and Figure 2 a side elevation, of the rack I have
invented for such purposes, containing four of the stands for which it is intended.
a is the base plate to be screwed or otherwise fastened to the wall. b is a groove
through which the pins c protrude forwards between the tongues d, d; and I, 1, 2, 2,
3, 3, 4, 4, are the legs of the respective stands in the order in which they would be
lifted from the rack. The base of the rack fits the space between the struts 4, 4,
Improvements in the Manufacture of Socks and Stockings and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 30th Apr., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Socks and Stockings and
the like.
I, EMMA LESSING, of Eichborn-Strasse, 71, Reinickendorf, in the German
Empire, Gentlewoman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained, in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of socks and stockings and the like,
and has for its object the arrangement of the lower parts, so that they can be
easily exchanged, whereby the period of usefulness of such articles is increased,
and the wearing of darned socks and stockings is avoided. In order that this
invention may be the better understood, I now proceed to describe the same,
reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters and figures
marked thereon.
The lower part of the sock and stocking enclosing the foot, is worn out quicker
than the other part, particularly near the toes and heels, thus requiring darning
on these places while the upper part is still in perfect condition. Moreover, darned
socks and stockings are very inconvenient to wear on account of the darned parts
being thicker than the other parts. My invention is designed to obviate this
inconvenience, for which purpose I divide the sock and stocking in such a manner
that the lower part b, is connected to the upper part a, by means of a seam d or
other convenient connection, so as to be easily exchangeable when the lower part b
has become worn too much, it is easily exchanged, and the upper part a can thus
be used again. It is particularly advantageous for persons suffering from exces-
sive perspiration of the feet. The lower part b can be further divided, because
usually the heel part wears out quicker than the toe part, and jointed by a seam
or other arrangement as shewn in the drawings.
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:-
1st. Socks and stockings having an easily exchangeable lower part & connected
by a seam d or other suitable joint with the upper part a, so that it may be easily
exchanged, substantially as described and for the purpose specified..
2nd. The socks and stockings as claimed in Claim 1 in which the lower part b
is again divided into a heel part and a toe part, substantially as described and
for the purpose specified.
Dated this 11th dar of Fahmer 1800
A New or Improved Spanner.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 13th July, 1898-Accepted, 3rd Sept., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Spanner.
We, PAUL JAEGER, of 6, Louisenplatz, Breslau, Merchant, and CARL ADAMY, of
15, Burgstrasse, Schweidnitz, Merchant, both in the German Empire, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
This invention relates to a spanner which is especially suitable for use with
cycles.
The improved spanner consists essentially of two parts, one of which consists
of a plate or disc formed or provided with perforations of varying sizes adapted
to engage with nuts or the like. The other part of the spanner forms the handle
which may be engaged with the disc or plate and may also be provided with per-
forations or recesses for nuts or be otherwise suitably formed.
The accompanying drawings illustrate one form of spanner constructed according
to this invention.
Figure 1 represents the handle in plan.
Figure 2 similarly illustrates the disc.
Figure 3 is a side elevation of the disc and handle combined.
The disc or plate a is formed with holes or perforations e of varying sizes and of
different shapes also if desired. The handle b is formed at one end with a square
or non-circular projection c which is adapted to fit in a similarly shaped central
hole d in the disc. This handle may also be formed with recesses f or equivalent
perforations for use with nuts or the like, and it may also be formed so as to act
as a tool for other purposes than merely turning nuts by means of hexagonal or
square recesses. For instance its end may be formed at y as a screw driver, and
at has a hook, for turning notched circular nuts and collars, while it may also
be provided with lateral pins or projections for turning drilled collars and nuts.
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:-
A spanner consisting of a disc or plate and a removable handle, both constructed
or formed substantially as hereinbefore described and as illustrated by the accom-
panying drawings.
Dated this 12th day of July A.D. 1898.
W. E HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improved Twisted Bars of Star-shaped Section.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 4th June, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Twisted Bars of Star-shaped Section.
I, GEORG REZEK, of 10, Ladenburggasse, Vienna XVIII, in the Empire of
Austria, Mechanic, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement, and accompanying drawing, that is to say:
This invention relates to bars of steel, iron, or other metal, having a star-shaped
section consisting of a number of radial flanges, which bars by simply twisting
them round their longitudinal axis present on all sides an equally great resistance
to bending or cracking, and moreover present a handsome appearance.
In the accompanying drawing, a bar made according to the invention is shown
by way of example,
Figure 1 being a side view of an untwisted bar,
Figure 2 a side view of a similar bar twisted, and
Figure 3 a cross section through Figures 1 and 2.
Figures 4 and 5 show cross sections of somewhat different forms.
The bar of steel, iron, or other material is shown with a cross-shaped section in
Figures 1 to 3, but it may have six flanges (as shown in Figure 4) or only three
(as shown in Figure 5), or any other desired number. By simply twisting such
a bar round its longitudinal axis, the several flanges take such a shape and position,
that the bar offers on all sides an equally great resistance to bending, cracking,
or breaking.
As the bars so made possess, with the use of a small quantity of material, con-
siderably greater stiffness than a tube of similar diameter, they may be used not
only in the construction of cycles and vehicles but also in brick and other build-
ings with great advantage.
If a smooth outer surface is required, a thin outer covering may be fitted over
them
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;
Bars of star-shaped cross section, and of suitable material, twisted so as to afford
uniform stiffness on all sides, substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated this 98th dor of Fehmiary 1898
EDWARDS AND Co.,
65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Butcher's Tray.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Butcher's Tray.
NEWPORT ELY, 43, St. James's Road, Hastings, Sussex, Journeyman Scale
Fitter, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A metal butchers tray for shoulder work made in iron, steel, or other metal.
As a rule the ordinary, butchers trays are made of wood, either ash or beach, in
one piece, and almost always split in the grain and absorb grease and moisture.
Wheras a tray made of metal, that is, tinned steel, iron, copper, or brass, gal-
vanized steel, or iron, nickel-plated steel, iron, brass, or copper, would not do so.
31st October '98
An Improved Butcher's Tray.
NEWPORT ELY, 43, St. James' Road, Hastings, Sussex, Journey-man Scale-
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:-
An oblong convexo-concave butchers-tray, manufactured from metal, that is-
tinned steel, iron, copper, or brass, galvanized steel or iron, nickel-plated, steel,
iron, copper, or brass, with wired edges, and wooden handles, with brass ferrules,
principally used for carrying meat in, on the shoulder.
This tray is made from flat metal, hammered or pressed into the shape shown
in the accompaning drawing and is made in four different sizes, viz. :-

page_text: The brass ferrules (F) keep the handles from splitting.
utside or bottom
vox, (G)
The inside or top is concave, (E).
The drawings represent the smallest size.
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 butchers tray, made as described, in any or all of the different metals men-
tioned in this specification.
01470
Dated this 25th day of September 1899.
The inside or top is concave, (E).
The drawings represent the smallest size.
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 butchers tray, made as described in any or all of the different metals men-
An Improvement in the Attachment of Bills or Posters to Boards.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Attachment of Bills or Posters to Boards.
CHARLES EDWIN POWELL, 102, Stoke Newington Road, London, N., Sign and
Letter Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I take a board of the required size and on the surface of same I run a groove
or gutter within a required distance of the edge. An iron rod fits into this groove
which may be two, three or four sided. The said iron rod is hinged into the
board at the bottom corners of the groove, and is fixed in the groove by the use
of buttons over the top groove.
By the use of this contrivance a bill or poster is firmly displayed on a board,
the metal rod securing the bill or poster around the margin on two, three or four
sides as may be required.
I claim that this is an improvement, and a saving of time, on the ordinary
way of fixing bills to boards by the use of paste or glue and is a more ready and
effective means of attaching and detaching bills for exhibiting purposes.
Dated this 7th day of November 1898.
CHARLES EDWIN POWELL.
An Improvement in the Attachment of Bills or Posters to Boards.
I, CHARLES EDWIN POWELL, of 102, Stoke Newington Road, London, N.,
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 an improvement in the attachment of bills or posters
to boards, and has for its object to save time on the ordinary way of fixing bills
to boards by the use of paste or glue, and is a more ready and effective means of
attaching and detaching bills for exhibiting purposes.
In carrying my invention into practice, I take a board of the required size,
and on the surface of the same I run a groove or gutter within the required
distance from the edge. An iron rod fits into this groove which may be two-,
three- or four-sided.
The said iron rod is hinged on the board and fixed in the groove by the use of
buttons or catches over the top of the same.
By the use of this contrivance a bill or poster is firmly displayed on the board,
the metal rod securing the bill or poster around the margin on two, three, or
four sides, as may be required.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. The improvement in the attachment of bills or posters to boards, sub-
stantially as set forth.
2. In the attachment of bills or posters to boards, the application of a board
with the groove or gutter running around within a required distance from the
edge, and that of an iron rod hinged on to the board and fixed in the groove by
the use of buttons or catches over the top of the groove, substantially as set
forth.
Improvements in connection with Cycle Dress Protectors.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 12th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Cycle Dress Protectors.
I, FRANK GRAFION-WIGNALL, North Down, Heathfield, Sussex, 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:-
My invention relates to improvements in connection with cycle dress protectors,
and particularly to those used with ladies' machines, and constructed of string or
cord. In the usual form the laces are threaded through a perforated plate which
is attached to the axle by a nut. This is tiresome in use when for any purpose
it is required to remove the protector. My invention consists in threading the
laces through a loop or through a perforated plate attached to or forming part of
a spring band having an open mouth so that the band can be readily attached to
a stay of the wheel. In order to more clearly disclose my invention, I make
reference to the accompanying drawing, which shows an isometrical view of one
of the clips and loops or plates.
C
a is the loop (or it may be a perforated plate) through which are threaded the
strings of the protector. The loop a is attached to or forms part of a spring
clip having the open mouth d. There is of course a clip on each side of the
wheel, and each clip a is put on the stay by forcing the open mouth d over the
stay. This is done from outside the wheel. For giving greater grip, the spring
clip may be made somewhat conical.
The details are capable of some variation in shape and relative disposition and
proportion, without departure from the essential features of the invention, and I
do not therefore restrict myself to precisely what is shown in the drawing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
For holding in position during use the axle ends of the laces forming the dress
protectors of ladies cycles, a loop or perforated plate through which are threaded
the said laces, the said loop or perforated plate being attached to or forming part
of a spring clip having an open mouth for ready attachment to a stay of the
wheel, the whole substantially as described in the above specification and exempli-
fied in the accompanying drawing.
Cronuse TO
Lenmar SU DARCT
5034
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Apparatus for Preventing S Sea-sickness.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Apparatus for Preventing S
Sea-sickness.
WILLIAM WILKINSON, 6, Elizabeth Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, Conductor
of Tourist Parties, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The apparatus consists of a band or belt of linen leather or other suitable
material, to be worn round the waist above the hips with a cone ball, half ball
or other shaped attachment placed so as to press upon the part or parts of the body
where symptoms of sea-sickness usually arise.
For this purpose I prefer to use:-
1st. A band or belt of linen leather or other material. 2nd. A hollow or solid,
ball, half ball, cone, or other shaped projection attached to the said band or belt.
The band or belt to be worn immediately above the hips, the aforesaid projection
to be so placed inside the belt or band as to press upon the stomach of the wearer
and so prevent disturbance of the gastric juices or bile when the vessel is in
motion.
Dated this 6th day of September 1898.
An Improved Apparatus for Preventing Sea-sickness.
WILLIAM WILKINSON, Linguist, Tourist Agent and Guide, 6, Elizabeth Street,
Blackpool, Lancashire, 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:―
I describe the article or device for which I herby clain patent by the title of
"the medicated centre-cône' which is illustrated by duplicate drawings here-
with which consists of a cône (half round hemi-spherical projection) fixed on a
belt or band which may be of various widths and lengths and passed round the
body. The centre cône fitting over the pit of the stomach.
The manner in which it is performed is by fixing on the centre-cône as near to
the body as possible and drawing conveniently tight before going on boardship for
a sea voyage by any kind of vessel and with some persons even a long journey by
train.
Further particulars with regard to the expression "a cone (half round semi-
spherical projection)." Take a ball 2 inches in diameter, covered with thin
leather, cut into two halves. It is filled with woollen waste, compressed, then
medicated with the formula given herewith. Then lay the flat side of the half

page_text: ball to a length of cotton webbing, 2 inches wide and any length from 25 inches
to 50 inches. Stitch a flat buckle to one end of the belt and stitch on the cone
(first covering it with a piece of thin cambric) a few inches from the buckle.
The medication formula is 15 parts creosote, 45 parts glycerine and 40 parts
sherry wine mixed one teaspoonful to each cone.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:→
1. A combination of centre-cône and belt or band.
2. A solid half ball, attached to belt or band, made solid by means of woollen
waste mixed with one spoonful of a medication of 45 parts glycerine, 15 parts
creosote and 40 parts sherry wine.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1899
An Improved Cycle Stand or Support.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Aug., 1898-Accepted, 29th Oct., 1893
DE MULTICATION.
An Improved Cycle Stand or Support.
We, JAMES BICKERSTAFF, of 1, Belmont Street, Mexboro, near Rotherham,
Architect, and THOMAS COWOOD, of Dyke House, Barnsley, Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The object of our invention is to construct a stand or holder for cycles when
at rest, which can be let down when dismounted and pushed or drawn up out of
the way when the machine is being ridden, and does not in any way interfere
with the rider's dress.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of our improved cycle holder or stand which is attached
to the frame of the machine.
Fig. 2 is an end sectional elevation of Fig. 1.
A is the machine frame to which we attach a casing B having a slot, C therein,
within the casing is a slide D slideable within the slot C carrying two rods or
legs E, E, pivotted at F, F, and having the expanding spring & pivotted on
stud G between them, which opens the legs as the slide is pushed or drawn down,
and when the legs are not required they are drawn or pushed up by means of the
slide within the slot C to the position shown in dotted lines at Fig. 2, and
the spring G presses them against the sides of the casing B and keeps them in
position and prevents them from slipping downwards.
H is the knob or finger plate attached to the slide for operating the same.
The casing B may be attached to the frame of the machine in any suitable
manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
1. A cycle stand or support attachable to the framework of the cycle, having
spring expanding and closing legs upon a slide which can be pushed or drawn
down to support the cycle when required, and drawn or pushed up within the
casing and retained there when not in use, substantially as shown and described.
2. The cycle stand attachable to the framework A and consisting of the

page_text: casing B with slot C and slide D), carrying the pivotted legs E, E, and spring G
with knob or finger plate H, as and for the purposes substantially as shown and
described.
Dated this 17th day of August 1898
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent for the Applicants.
Improvements in or relating to Gymnastic Appliances.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Dec., 1898-Accepted, 4th Feb., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Gymnastic Appliances.
I, WILLIAM ETON BUSSEY, of 133, Rye Lane, Peckham, London, S.E, Sports
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same 18 to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to that class of gymnastic apparatus which are applicable
to physical home exercises, and its object 18 to adapt the same to the heights of
different persons and to facilitate fixing the same
According to my invention I fit to a door or other article to which the physical
appliance is fitted, a pair of straps, formed of leather or other suitable material,
and having holes formed therein or therethrough for the attachment of hooks or
other fittings at various heights, to which elastic cords with handles are fitted
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascer-
tained, reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar
figures of reference indicate corresponding parts
Fig 1 18 a front view of one arrangement of the exerciser.
Fig. 2 18 a vertical section of the same.
Fig 3 is a front view of another arrangement showing a variation in the method
of attaching the cords to the support
Referring to Figs. 1 and 2. 4 is an ordinary door. 5 18 the upper strap and 6
is the lower strap The ends of of the straps are rolled over (or otherwise formed
or enlarged to form stops) so as to form beads 7. 7, which secure the ends when
the door is closed The straps are secured together by a buckle 8 as shown.
In Figs 1 and 2 a hook 9 18 shown attached to the lower strap, to which the
fast ends of the cords, 10, 10, are attached, as shown in Figs 1 and 2. 11, 11 are
the handles 12 18 an adjustable block carrying rollers the block being attached
to the strap by any suitable means.
In Fig 3 the cords are shown attached directly to the hook 14 which is adjust-
ably attached to any position on the straps
It is obvious that instead of using two straps, a single strap may be fitted, passing
over both sides of the door and having its two ends buckled together Also that
the perforations may be dispensed with, and frictional attachments substituted
therefor
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my aid
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim 18
In gymnastic appliances as aforesaid, the application and use of a strap or
straps, capable of being adjustably secured to a door or other suitable means of

page_text: support for the attachment thereto of hooks or other fittings for connecting cords
and the like, substantially as herein before described and illustrated by the
drawings
Dated 30th December 1898.
GEORGE DOWNING & SONS,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agents
An Improved Knife Cleaner.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1898
An Improved Knife Cleaner.
I, JAMES PHILIP OTTAWAY, of 14, Gloucester Place, Boscombe, Bournemouth,
in the County of Hants, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what. manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
My invention has for its object to provide means for more rapid and efficient
cleaning of knives, to obviate scattering dirt or dust, and to preserve the knife
from injury in process of cleaning.
Its further advantages are, viz; by this process the side of knife being cleaned
is uppermost in view of the operator, and has no need of being turned to examine,
whereas with the ordinary board the side being cleaned is underneath and hidden
from view.
The invention consists of a slab A with a raised edge B all round, it thus
forms a tray, in the centre of which is a raised platform C to rest blade of knife
on whilst being polished.
The operator places knife on platform C and holds in position with one hand,
with the other hand he grasps the burnisher I) which is faced with buff leather or
other suitable material, he then dips or rubs it in the tray in which has been
previously scattered a good layer of emery powder, the powder adheres to
burnisher which is then applied to knife until sufficiently polished.
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.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1898
34333
I, ARTHUR WILLIAM Down, of 21, St. Thomas' Street, Borough, London, Surgical
Instrument Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
My invention relates especially to tables or couches used for surgical operations
and examinations.
In the annexed drawings,
Fig. I is a side elevation of the table made and fitted according to my invention,
and, Fig. II, is an end elevation of the same.
My improvement consists of a table or couch made up of light metal tubes, and
fitted with a mechanical device by means of which the upper portion may be raised
or lowered to any convenient height.
In Fig. II A A C is a triangular framework carrying a cast iron bracket B G at
the top. The side pieces AA are extended downward to a convenient distance to
form the legs and are fitted with either castors, wheels or adjusting screws D D. In
Fig I, E forms a horizontal support for the two ends A A C, completing the lower
or stationary part of the table. In Fig. I, F, and Fig. II F F, are two vertical tubes,
which slide in leanings at G and g Figs. I and II, and are held together by the
horizontal support H shown in Fig. I. To the top of these vertical sliding tubes, is
fitted a convenient form of framework, upon which the patient is placed, completing
the upper, or moving part of the table. To the bracket B Fig. II is fitted a screw-
worm I rotated by the hand-wheel J, and gearing into the worm-wheel K. This
wormwheel is secured to the shaft L, Fig. I, together with two crank arms M M.
To the ends or radius of the crank arms are fitted two short connecting rods N N
Fig. I and II, and the top ends of the connecting rods are attached by eyes 00
to the horizontal support H Fig I.
By rotating the hand-wheel I the worm-wheel J is made to revolve, which
operating on the cranks L, and connecting rods M, raises or lowers the top of the
table or couch with perfect safety. The dotted portion of the drawing in both
figures, shows the table raised up to its highest position.
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. In tables or couches used for surgical operations, the application of the screw-
worm and wheel I K rotated by the band-wheel J, and operating two crank
levers M, by means of which, the upper portion of the table may be raised and
lowered with perfect safety.
Improvement in Football Bladders.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd June, 1898
Complete Specification Left, 19th July, 1898-Accepted, 29th Oct.,
1898
WALTER LAWSON ADAMS, Mechanic, and ARTHUR WELLINGTON FENTON, Doctor
in Medicine, the former of 319, London Road, South Lowestoft, the latter of
Norman's Hurst, Lowestoft, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
This improved bladder will be made in one or other of the following ways.
1st. The tube through which the ordinary bladder now in use is inflated, may be
prolonged inwards for a convenient distance, either as the same tube or by means
of an additional piece of rubber or other suitable flexible material. The internal
extremity of this tube is closed, a small slit or incision being made in the piece of
tube inside the bladder, which allows the bladder to be inflated and prevents the
air returning, 2nd. The internal extremity of the tube instead of being closed may
have a piece of tubing applied to it, terminating in flattened lips or flaps,
Numbers one and two may be combined.
3rd. There may be an oblique passage made through wall of bladder, which
wall may be here thickened if necessary.
Dated this Second day of June 1898
WALTER LAWSON ADAMS.
ARTHUR WELLINGTON FENTON, M.D.
Improvement in Football Bladders.
WALTER LAWSON ADAMS, of 319, London Road, South Lowestoft, Mechanic,
and ARTHUR WELLINGTON FENTON, of Norman's Hurst, Lowestoft, Doctor in
Medicine, 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:
Through the neck A of the football bladder is passed a piece of rubber or other
suitable tubing B, having a short perforated plug C, inside it to allow of the
neck A, being adapted by means of an elastic band or suitable ligature D in an
airtight manner to the tube B, without obliterating the canal of the tube. The
tube B, is closed at its internal extremity E, and has a small slit or opening F, in
the part inside the football bladder. The tube B may be vulcanised to the neck A
of football bladder, in this case the plug C will not be required.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
(1) The adaptation of a piece of rubber tubing as used by us to allow of a football
bladder being inflated and preventing the return of air.
Dated this 18th day of July 1898.
ARTHUR WELLINGTON FENTON.
WALTER LAWSON ADAMS.