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Improvements in or relating to the Fastening of Ocular and Objective in Prism Telescopes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 9th Sept., 1899
CCALL DELE DIEUITIVATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Fastening of Ocular and
Objective in Prism Telescopes.
I, CARL PAUL GOERZ, of Rheinstrasse 45, 46, Friedenau, Berlin, in the Empire
of Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
It is the custom in the hitherto used constructions of prism telescopes to screw
the objective as well as the ocular directly into the end covers. By exterior
influences (pushes, blows and the like) these covers are often bent or displaced
and the lenses screwed in them are thereby easily brought out of their position so
that the position of their optical axes is altered. The consequence is that the
pictures of two such telescopes united to form a binocular telescope do not cover
one another.
The present invention is illustrated in the annexed drawings in Fig. 1 in
vertical section on the line A A of Fig. 2 and in Fig. 2 in horizontal section with
cover taken away. It consists of a new fastening for the objective and ocular
independent from the covers of the instrument whereby the above mentioned
disadvantages are avoided.
Into the telescope casing f, closed at the top and lower ends, light and dust
tight by the covers a al supporting plates b b₁ are put, into which the ocular d
and the objective e are screwed and whereon if desired, the prisms c c¹ rest. In
order to save material and weight, these plates are provided with perforations
whereby moreover, the further advantage is obtained, that the prism spaces can
be dusted after removal of the covers a a¹ only, without unscrewing or disturbing
the adjustment of other parts of the instrument.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is: :-
Improvements in the fastening of the ocular and objective in prism telescopes
wherein underneath the covers special supports independent therefrom are
arranged whereinto the lenses are screwed and which can at the same time serve
for fastening the prisms.
Dah th
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1000
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London.
Au Improved Swimming Belt with Inflatable Lining.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Au Improved Swimming Belt with Inflatable Lining.
We, MIKSA HAJOS, Government Official, FERENCZ KÖNCZÖL, House Owner, and
IGNATZ SZECSENYI, House Owner, all of Csango Uteza No. 4, Buda-Pesth, in the
Kingdom of Hungary, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
The present invention consists of a belt for use in swimming and in saving
life, said belt having an inflatable lining.
In order to render the present specification easily intelligible reference is had
to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote similar
parts throughout the several views: --
Fig. 1 is a part front elevation of the belt in its folded state showing in dotted
lines the position which the lining occupies when the belt is inflated. Fig. 2 is
a section on line of Figure 1 and Fig. 3 a similar section showing a modified
form of the belt.
The belt is advantageously made double and of air and water tight material.
The lining is also of air tight material and folds within the outer belt portion
as shown at Figure 2. The said outer part may be provided with a suitable inlet
valve e through which the belt may be inflated in the known manner.
In the modification shown at Figure 3 the lining is provided with several folds
which increases the size of the belt when inflated.
When the belt is used in the ordinary way the lining is folded down between
the exterior part of the same. When it is used as a swimming belt the lining
is inflated as indicated by dotted lines at Figure 1, and thus it serves to support
the body in the water after the manner of a life buoy.
The exterior part of the belt need not necessarily be double, since the lining
could be folded against a single exterior part.
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:..
A swimming belt consisting of an air- and water-tight exterior part having
folded therein in one or more folds a lining of air and watertight material in the
manner and for the purpose substantially as described.
Dated this 24th day Defeber 1900
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Hansom Cab Prop.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hansom Cab Prop.
I, JAMES WILSON, of 46, Bryanston Street, Hyde Park, W., no occupation, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This prop consists of a V shaped peice of iron under hansom cab at the
extremity of which is a small trail wheel. When let down it becomes as a fixture
but can be drawn up or let down instantly by driver by à cord from behind. This
trail wheel moves easily in any direction & will keep the weight of the cab
entirely off the horses back whether he moves on or stands still.
JAMES WILSON, 46, Bryanston Street, Bryanston Square, W., no occupation,
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 fol-
lowing statement:-
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This prop consists of a V shaped peice of iron fixed under the cab on hinges
so as to pull up or let down in a similar way to the usual prop, at the extremity,
of which is fixed a small trail wheel is similar to a large castor with rubber tyre.
Advantage gained is perfect ease to the horse in all circumstances when standing
on the rank etc.
As shown in the accompanying drawing
A is a V shaped piece of iron, which is fixed on to the bottom of the cab 3,
by means of two bolt hinges C, near the bottom of the V shaped iron A, is affixed
an iron cross bar D. through which runs an iron forked shaped spindle E, attached
to the end of which is a trail wheel F, similar to a large castor: Attached to the
iron cross bar D is a flat fork shaped iron rod G, at the extremity of which is a
notch H. The rod Gruns through a slot I in an iron bracket J, to its end is
fastened the usual strap for pulling it up & down.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim
is:-
A hansom cab prop constructed substantially as herein before described &
illustrated.
Improvements in Spurs.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st June, 1899-Accepted, 22nd July, 1899
Improvements in Spurs.
We, FRANCIS JOSEPH STOHWASSER and GEORGE BIRTCHNELL WINTER, both of
39, Conduit Street, Regent Street, in the County of Middlesex, Merchants, 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:
1
Our invention relates to the spurs ordinarily used by horsemen, as for instance,
by cavalry soldiers, or by persons hunting.
It is important, especially for use for military purposes, that spurs should be
as light as possible, and at the same time sufficiently strong to be effective and
durable, and readily kept clean.
Spurs, as ordinarily made of steel, are sufficiently strong, but are heavy, and
difficult to keep clean and bright from their liability to become rusty, and our
present invention has for its object a novel method of making spurs, by which
they are of very light weight and are readily kept clean. For this purpose, we
make them of aluminium, in which metal they may be made of the same size
and shape as the spurs ordinarily used, but are extremely light, though sufficiently
strong. The metal used may either be pure aluminium, or the latter may be
alloyed with a small proportion of other metals in the ordinary well-known way
for the purpose of obtaining increased hardness.
The improved spurs constructed according to our invention may be plain, or
electro-plated, with gold or silver.
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:
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Soure made of aluminium
auhetantially o osonihod
Improvements in Cements.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 18th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cements.
I, LUDWIG GRABAU, of Dahlbruch, in the Empire of Germany, Civil 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 follow-
ing statement:—
This invention relates to an improved manufacture of cement.
According to this invention it is proposed to employ finely pulverized Welsh
or like slate and finely pulverized unburnt limestone which are intimately mixed
in suitable proportions while in a dry state, and to this mixture is added sufficient
cement or partly burnt cement to cause the mixture to bind or hold together
during burning after it has been slightly moistened and moulded or pressed.
After moulding or pressing the blocks or slabs produced are placed in a suitable
furnace and subjected to the action of the heat required for forming cement.
After burning any imperfectly burnt blocks or slabs are separated from the
perfectly burnt ones, and after grinding may be used as the binding material
for another batch of blocks while the perfectly burnt blocks yield the highest
class of cement.
Without limiting this invention to exact proportions it may be stated that
good results will be attained when the raw material consists of a mixture of 100
parts by weight of Welsh or like slate, 335 parts of unburnt limestone and 16
to 40 parts of inferior or partly burnt cement.
It has heretofore been proposed to prepare cement from a mixture of powdered
waste slate, limestone, and stone or stone chippings mixed with sufficient water
to form a slurry, and such proposal forms no part of the present invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-.
1. The improvement in the manufacture of cement consisting in intimately
mixing and moulding or pressing together finely pulverized Welsh or like slate,
unburnt limestone, and cement or partly burnt cement, subsequently burning
the moulded or compressed materials and finally pulverizing the same, substan-
tially as and for the purpose set forth.
2. The improved cement manufactured from Welsh or like slate and limestone
with the addition of cement or partly burnt cement, the materials having been
intimately mixed, moulded, or pressed, burnt and pulverized, substantially as
described.
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1000
PHILIP M. JUSTICE.
55 and 56, Chancery Lane, London,
Chartered Patent Agent, For the Applicant.
An Improved Stand or Support for Displaying Advertisement or Show Cards, Photographs, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 30th Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Stand or Support for Displaying Advertisement or Show
Cards, Photographs, and the like.
I, GEORGE WRIGHT, Stationer's Sundriesman, of 6, Farringdon Avenue, Far-
ringdon Street, 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:-
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The object of this invention is to provide a stand or support for displaying
advertisement or show cards, photographs and the like and which can be easily
and readily adjusted to give the card or the like any desired slope and which at
the same time shall not be liable to injure the same.
In the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings:
Fig. 1 is a front elevation and Fig. 2 an end elevation of a stand or support
constructed according to this invention and Fig. 3 shows the same secured to a
card and bent so as to display it at the required angle.
The stand or support is formed of a body part a, preferably of ductile metal,
the lower edge 6 of which is turned up to form a channel to receive the card or
the like c, and a tail piece d which can be bent over to any extent so that when
placed upon a supporting surface the card stands at the desired angle.
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 stand or support for displaying advertisement or show cards, photographs
and the like constructed substantially as described and shown.
Datad this 16th dow of Nawambon 1900
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 15th Apr., 1899
1, HENRY MAGNUS, of 145, Minories, London, Manager, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
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This invention relates to an improved cigar band and it has for its object to
construct a band in such a manner as to facilitate the removal thereof from
the cigar without damage thereto by the fingers and also to provide a means
whereby the gum or the like, by which the ends of the band are secured together,
is prevented from coming into contact with the cigar and causing the band to
adhere to it.
In carrying the invention into effect I form at one end of the band, by punching
or in any other suitable manner, a tongue of any suitable outline and joined at
its inner end to the band. Upon the inner face of the tongue, at or near the
middle of its length, the gum or other adhesive medium is applied, and when the
band is formed the tongue is raised and the opposite end of the band is placed
under the tongue and between it and the body of the material from which the
tongue has been formed, leaving the end of the tongue free to be grasped by the
fingers.
In order that the invention may be the better understood drawings are appended
in which;
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Fig 1. is a side elevational view of the band before the ends are joined.
Fig 2. is a plan of Fig: 1.
Fig 3. is an elevational view of an alternative form of band.
Fig 4. is a plan of Fig: 3. and
Fig 5. is a plan of the completed band.
A (Figs: 1 and 2) is the body of the band from which at the end B is cut or
punched the tongue C to which is applied, at about the middle of its length,
the gum or other adhesive matter 1). When it is desired to form the band,
the plain end is brought round and is placed between the tongue C and the
body A of the band, the gum upon the tongue causing the said tongue to adhere
to the said end which effectually prevents the gum spreading to the cigar and
causing the band to adhere thereto, whilst the free end of the tongue C projects
as shown in Fig: 5 and may be seized by the fingers thereby allowing the band
to be readily removed from the cigar without damaging the same.
Instead of forming a tongue as aforesaid I may make the band in two parts
A B' as shown in Figs: 3 and 4, in which case the portion B₁ would be secured
to the main part A' which would have its opposite end C reduced in width as
shown and gummed at D' so as to leave a free end when the band is formed as
in the preceding case. Instead of placing the gum upon the parts C C₁ I may,
if so desired, gum the upper face of the plain end of the band.

page_text: 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:
The improved band for cigars substantially as herein described and illustrated
by the appended drawings.
Dated this 17th day of February 1899.
Improvements in and connected with Collar Studs.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Aug., 1899-Accepted, 21st Oct., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Collar Studs.
We, FRITZ BARTEL, of 73, Potsdamerstrasse, Berlin, W., in the Empire of
Germany, Cashier, and ARTHUR WOSERAU, of Bülowstrasse, 81, Berlin, W., afore-
said, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
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This invention has reference to collar studs, the object of which is to keep
the coat collar in a certain position, and so prevent it from slipping up or down
in sitting or bending, so as to shew either the stud itself or the necktie, and also
to prevent the shirt collar being dirtied quickly by the friction.
The invention is illustrated in the annexed drawing in twice the actual size.
Figure 1 shewing a front view of the stud in the "folded up" state;
Figure 2 a side view; and
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Figure 3 a view of the stud from above when in the "folded down state.
Figure 4 shews the plate to be fastened to the inside of the coat collar.
Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to Figures 1, 2, and 3,
there is, on the stem a of the collar stud, a small compressible button b, made in
the well known manner, and two folding down parts cc, the dimensions of which
are such that they may be folded against each other over the button 6, as shewn
in Figures 1 and 2.
In case it is desired that the coat collar should be at a certain distance from
the shirt collar, the compressible button may be placed on a stem of any
desired length.
Referring now to Figure 4, on the inside of the coat collar a small plate d of
any suitable material is attached by means of sewing, or in any other convenient
manner. In the plate there are one or more openings e, into which the con-
pressible button 6 is inserted. A chain f may at the same time be fastened on
plate d in any suitable manner, for the purpose of hanging up the coat by.
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 :-
1. The improvements in and connected with collar studs, comprising a com-
pressible button (6) on the stem (a) of the stud; and a plate (d) of any suitable
material attached to the coat collar, and provided with holes for receiving the
compressible button 6; substantially as set forth.
Dated this 1st day of August 18II.
FRITZ BARTEL,
ARTHUR WOSERAU,
By Cheesbrough & Royston,
Agents for the Applicant, 15, Water Street, Liverpool.
A Reversible Corset.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 13th Jan., 1900
A Reversible Corset.
ADA AUGUSTA ROSCOE, 38, Ruskin Avenue, Manor Park, London, E., Actress,
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 reversible corset made on the same principle as ordinary corsets, except that
it shall be so trimmed or embellished on the reverse side, that neither one side
nor the other may be deemed the right or wrong. The trimming of each side may
or may not differ, and the colour of each side may or may not be alike, providing
that the corsets aro trimmed on both sides.
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:
Improvements in and relating to Pressure Reducing Valves for Preventing the Ramming Action of Liquids in Pipes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 3rd Feb., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Pressure Reducing Valves for
Preventing the Ramming Action of Liquids in Pipes.
I, PAUL PLANQUART, of Place de la Liberté, No. 22 Roubaix, in the Republic
of France, Contractor for Roofing, Plumbing, and Zinework, 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:—
Pressure reducing devices of the class to which this invention relates and to
which this invention is applicable, present the disadvantage that the delivery
from the same is not constant, as all the liquid under pressure has to pass through
the entire apparatus and the valve is of small diameter affording
small passage
only for the liquid, as will be understood from the examination of the valve B
shown in the drawings annexed to my Specification of Letters Patent No. 3015
of 1899.
The drawings hereto annexed show the improvements forming the subject of
this application, as applied to the apparatus covered by said previous Letters
Patent; the defect hereinabove referred to is remedied as follows; I establish
communication between the pipe A and the pipe O through a valve Y of the said
area in cross section as the said pipes. This valve is connected with a piston X
having a large surface.
When the apparatus is at rest the valve Y is forced against its seating by the
pressure indicated by p¹ in the specification of my previous Letters Patent here-
inabove referred to.
When the liquid is allowed to flow away, then the piston X will descend by
reason of the difference of pressure on its two faces which is thus produced, and
valve Y opens.
This valve Y will open the more widely the more the pressures differ, or in
other words the more liquid flows away from pipe O.
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 use in a pressure reducing device such as hereinbefore referred to of the
valve Y and piston X, as set forth.
Dated thi C: 11 1
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1005
Improvements in or relating to Balloons or Aerial Machines.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1899-Accepted, 19th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Balloons or Aerial Machines.
I, HEINRICH BAUER, Glove Manufacturer, of Bartholomäusgasse 3, Prague,
Bohemia, in the Empire of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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The present invention relates to a balloon or aerial machine for the driving,
and especially for the steering of which the reaction of an artificially produced
current of air is used.
The accompanying drawing represents, schematically, a balloon provided with
driving and steering mechanism according to this invention.
In the car one or more ventilators or blowers w, actuated by any means, but
preferably by electricity are placed The strong current of air thus produced is
directed through tubes provided with cocks or valves to nozzles arranged
horizontally at preferably the central portion of the balloon or machine.
While the nozzles at the sides of the balloon may be either stationary or movable.
the nozzle or nozzles at the rear end is or are revolubly arranged about a vertical
axis or on a universal joint such arrangement enabling it to act as a rudder.
When the blower a is at work and the tubes 6 open, the reaction caused by the
current of air issuing from the nozzles e will move the balloon onward, and being
provided also with a steering nozzle which can be worked from the car, the
balloon so provided will be able to move in any direction even when the air is
calm.
In order to provide against the danger of a sudden descent of the machine, the
latter may also be provided with additional nozzles directed downwardly, by
means of which a sudden descent may be stopped or at least greatly retarded.
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 balloon or aerial machine capable of being steered in which driving and
steering is effected by the reactions produced by currents of air generated by a
blower situated in the car, substantially as described.
2. A balloon or aerial machine provided with driving and steering means com-
prising a blower situated in the car with a series of tubes provided with nozzles
arranged on the buoyant portion of the machine for the purpose of setting up
currents of air in the desired directions, one or more of said nozzles being movable
for the purpose of steering the machine substantially as described.
3. A balloon or aerial machine substantially as described or illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 15th day of July 1809
Year: 1899

page_text: FREDERICK WILLIAM BARRATT.
FREDERICK WILLIAM BARRATT, Ironmonger & Engineer, High Street, Wim-
borne Dorset, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to the manufacture of cycle saddles more especially
adapted for ladies' use fitted with an anti-friction medium at the front or peak.
It is well known that ladies attain or mount the saddle by an upward and back-
ward spring movement, at the same time pressing forward with one foot upon
the pedal. This action causes a considerable pressure upon the peak of saddle
as the dress glides over same and it is not infrequent that in so doing with the
ordinary saddle the dress catches with more or less risk of falling.
A further difficulty experienced by a large number of female cyclists is the
fact that they are compelled to fix the saddle too low, owing to their inability
to spring into the saddle when at its proper height in consequence of the fric-
tion on the ordinary peak, and suffer thereby from what is known as knee
cramp.
My invention entirely obviates the danger of the dress catching and
greatly facilitates the mounting, doing away with these two objectionable features
of the ordinary saddle.
I make my saddle of the hygienic and ordinary pattern and at the front or
peak fix a rotary or semi-rotary medium in the form of a wheel or rollers of
ball or other suitable shape made from metal, wood, rubber, or other suitable
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page_text: materials divided in the centre to admit of a stay or otherwise, or form a front
of metal or other substance and fit in same one or more rollers or balls, turning
upon axles or running loose in a groove or bearings.
The method of fitting the anti-friction medium will vary considerably in
accordance with the design or cost of saddles produced and the accompanying
drawings are submitted as an example only of a simple form of attachment for
descriptive purposes.
Figure 1, shows a complete saddle of ordinary type with roller fitted at front
of peak.
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Figure 2, shows a simple form of metal attachments and roller.
.
Having now particularly described and' ascertained the nature of my
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what
I claim is:-
:
A cycle saddle with an anti-friction front or peak as described in the fore-
going specification.
Dated this 3rd day of February 1900
FREDERICK WILLIAM BARRATT.
Improvements in Laundry Irons.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Laundry Irons.
I, SOPHIE AMELIA GREENE, of "Merrieleas," Chandler's Ford, Southampton,
in the County of Southampton, Married, without a calling, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:
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This invention has reference to laundry irons, and has for its object to enable
the iron to be used for ironing beneath buttons, under tucks, beneath gathers,
and such like parts of garments that are not accessible to the ordinary form of
laundry flat iron.
For this purpose, according to my invention, I make or form a laundry iron
with a groove just above the base of the iron, this groove is provided round the
iron, and has a depth from a quarter of an inch, or more. The groove is formed
close to the extreme edge of the iron, and the lower surface is beveled to a fine
edge but not sharp enough to cut, this beveled surface forms a protected flange,
which is used in ironing, for the purposes above set forth.
Instead of making this beveled Hange by forming a groove in the iron, it may
be made as an outstanding flange with a fine edge round the iron but I prefer to
provide the beveled flange by forming a groove in the iron, as it is then protected
from damage, and retains the heat better.
The invention is applicable to all classes of laundry flat irons.
I, SOPHIE AMELIA GREENE, of "Merrieleas," Chandler's Ford, Southampton,
in the County of Southampton, Married, without a calling, do hereby declare
the nature of my said invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention has reference to laundry irons and has for its object to enable
the iron to be used for ironing beneath buttons, under tucks, beneath gathers,
and such like parts of garments that are not accessible to the ordinary form of
laundry flat iron.
For this purpose, according to my invention, I make or form a laundry iron
Improvements in Axle Boxes for Railway Carriages and Wagons.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 15th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Axle Boxes for Railway Carriages and Wagons.
JOSEPH THOMAS MOORE, of No. 73, Billing Road, Northampton, 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 consists in an improvement in railway carriage and wagon axle
boxes in particular that description of axle box known as Peter Ellis Patent
No. 9081 of 1889 into which 1 secure the sliding grease chamber in its right
place by means of two simple short pieces of round iron put into vertical holes
which form in the following manner. On each side of the axle box, A, along
side where the sliding grease chamber, B, goes in and a little distance away from
the front thereof I place a half circle groove vertically and a corresponding half
circle groove on each side of the sliding grease chamber at such a distance from
the front of it as when the said sliding grease chamber is put into its proper place
in the axle box the two half circle grooves in it (the sliding grease chamber)
will come opposite the two half circle grooves in the axle box and thus form the
vertical round holes, , to receive the two pieces of round iron each piece then
being half in the axle box, A, and half in the sliding grease chamber,, B, prevents
the latter coming out of its place. The two pieces of round iron being put into
the round holes, a, from the top are covered over when the grease lid of the axle
box is shut down. These iron pegs have a hole drilled in each wherein a point
can be inserted to lift them out when required.
The accompanying drawing will clearly show my invention, A, being the axle
box and, B. the sliding grease chamber and, a, the hole formed half in the axle
box and half in the sliding grease chamber..
This very simple and effective method of securing the sliding grease chamber
within the axle box dispenses with the heavy lug on both sides of the axle box
and also the corresponding lugs upon the sliding grease chamber also the bolts and
cotters that go through them to hold the sliding grease chamber in its place.
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 forming of two half circle grooves in the axle box, A, one on each side and
the two half circle grooves one on each side of the sliding grease chamber, B.
to correspond with the two half circle grooves in the axle box, A, to form holes
for the reception of two iron pegs and the placing of the two iron pegs in the said
grooves to keep the sliding grease chamber in its proper place within the said axle
Box substantially as described in the specification and shown in the drawing.
Dated this 6th day of March 1899
Improvements in or relating to Bottle Closing Devices.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 12th June, 1899-Accepted, 15th July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Bottle Closing Devices.
I, HERMANN NEBIUT, Merchant, of 66, Liebigstrasse, Giessen, Hessen, Germany,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The present invention relates to a bottle closing device which is of a con-
struction offering advantages over similar devices as regards tightness of fitting,
mechanical construction and simplicity and other circumstances necessary for a
satisfactory bottle closing device. Great efforts have been made to render bottle
closing devices durable and to construct them in such a manner as to render
cleansing easy, and in these respects the present device is of special importance.
The bottle closer according to this invention effects a perfect closure, is excred-
ingly simple in construction and allows of rapid and easy cleansing. All these
advantages are obtained by using a ball of porcelain, cork wood or any like
material covered with india-rubber which is pressed partly into the bottle neck,
a wire connection passing through the centre of the ball and being secured to the
bottle neck.
In the accompanying drawing the invention is represented in
Figure I, a vertical section, and in
Figure II a front view.
The bottle a is provided with a bent wire or like connection d. On the bow or
upper part of the wire is placed a ball e provided with an india-rubber cover or
coating b which ball is adapted to be pressed down and held firmly in the mouth
of the bottle by the wire connection. A metal cape is preferably arranged on
the wire and over the ball partly covering it, and has the effect of properly pressing
the ball on all sides on to the mouth of the bottle.
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 bottle-closing device comprising a ball consisting of a core and an elastic
covering and a wire or like connection for firmly pressing the ball into the mouth
of the bottle, substantially as described.
2. In a bottle-closing device of the kind described a cap such as e substantially
as described.
3. The complete bottle-closing device substantially as described and illustrated
in the accompanying drawings.
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JT 1900
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Housemaid's Iron Bucket with Soap Holder Combined.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1899
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1000
Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1899
Comprete Specification Left, 8th Jan, 1900 Accepted, 24th Feb., 1000
Housemaid's Iron Bucket with Soap Holder Combined.
LYDIA MARY PALMER, Nevis, 12, Clytha Park Road, Newport, Mon. Married,
no occupation, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A housemaid's bucket fitted with receptacle for holding soap to save leaving
same in bucket or carrying an additional saucer naturally a great saving of
trouble to servant and expense to the housekeeper.
1 1000
CUMPLEIN
Housemaid's Iron Bucket with Soap Holder Combined.
I, LYDIA MARY PALMER, of Nevis, 12, Clytha Park Road, Newport, Mon-
mouthshire, Married, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention for housemaids iron bucket with soap holder combined has for
its object to combine with the pail or bucket a soap holder which conveniently
holds the soap in a position where it can be easily got at when required and
cannot be lost in the water and will not waste away through being in the
water which does not interfere in any way with the bucket itself. Buckets or
pails constructed according to this invention can moreover be easily nested one
in the other without occupying any undue space.
And in order that this invention may be more clearly described reference is
had to the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings on which Fig. 1 is a
vertical section of a pail constructed according to this invention. Fig. 2 is
a plan of the same and Fig. 3 is a view showing several pails nested one in the
other.
The pail A shown is of the usual type and at one side a small holder B is
Holes Callow water
fitted in which the soap can be placed when not in use.
to drain back into the pail.
It will thus be seen that a very simple device is provided which moreover
does not interfere in any way with the using of the pail whereby the soap is
always convenient. The holder B is entirely on the outside of the pail so that
it interferes in no way with the pail itself. In constructing a pail according to
this invention it is only necessary it rivet the holder B in place and make the
holes C so that the actual cost of manufacture will be only very slightly increased.
As the soap holder B is entirely on the outside of the pail it will be seen that

page_text: several pails or buckets can be nested one in the other as shown in Fig. 3
without occupying any undue space. This is not possible if the soap holder
projects within the bucket.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
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(1) The combination with a pail or bucket of a soap holder secured upon the
outer side of the bucket, substantially as described with reference to the draw-
ings and for the purposes specified.
Dated thin oth
J
1000
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 1st May, 1899-Accepted, 17th June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
I, Doctor CARL ENGELBERT STURM, of Klaubeerenstrasse 26, Berlin, S.W., in the
Empire of Germany, Surgeon, 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 the present invention is a boot or shoe of any kind and form, made
of leather. felt, cloth, caoutchouc or any other suitable material, lined with fabric
of nettle fibre. Instead of making the lining of pure nettle (ramie, China grass,
Indian nettle or the like) it may be a fabric of nettle and other thread (for
instance linen, cotton, wool or the like) mixed in any proportion. This lining can
be applied directly on the inner side of the leather or one can arrange between
the leather and fabric also a layer of fleece made of nettle fibres.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
1 clnim is:
1) A shoe or boot lined with a fabric made of pure nettle fibre or a mixture
thereof with any other fibres woven in any proportion.
2) A shoe or boot as described in Claim 1 wherein between leather and lining
a more or less thick layer of fleece, made of nettle fibre is placed.
1000
Dated IS
5 y
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant,
· 18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.
Improvements in and connected with Furniture.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1899-Accepted, 2nd Sept., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Furniture.
I, AUGUST HEUCHELE, of 27, Rennfeld Street, Pforzheim, in the Grand Duchy
of Baden, German Empire, Cabinet 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:-
The present invention relates to improvements in furniture, and has for its
object to provide a device by means of which the noise which occurs when
furniture, for instance chairs are moved, is muffled and at the same time the
floor is protected against any injuries being the natural consequence of constantly
displacing furniture.
My invention will be the better understood with reference to the accompanying
drawing, in which similar letters denote similar parts, and in which:-
Figure illustrates a perspective view of a chair the four legs of which are
provided with my device for deafening the noise and protecting the floor.
Figure 2 represents a vertical section through the bottom part of a chair leg
provided with my device.
Figures 3 & 4 represent detail views of the device when detached.
Proceeding to describe the drawing a is a caoutchouc plate in form corre-
sponding to the leg of the piece of furniture, to which it is to be fixed. The
surface of this plate may be ribbed or smooth.
This plate is fixed to the legs of the furniture by means of a screw b
traversing the plate. In order to prevent the screw head to come into contact
with the floor, the middle portion of the caoutchouc plate is diminished somewhat
in thickness.
My device can advantageously be employed with chairs, settes, sophas, tables
and the like.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:-
In furniture such as chairs, sophas, tables and the like, the arrangement of
a caoutchouc plate, in form corresponding to the under surface of the legs of
the furniture, fixed to the same by means of screws, the middle portion of the
plates being diminished in thickness to take up the head of the screw, for the
purpose and substantially as described.
Dated this 22nd day of Auril 1800
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Automatic Device for Holding Open a Door.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 25th May, 1899-Accepted, 29th July, 1899
COMELI IMITATION.
An Improved Automatic Device for Holding Open a Door.
I, ALFRED HENRY PEARSON, of 43, Stepney Avenue, Scarborough, in the
County of York, Joiner, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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This invention relates to a catch fixed near the bottom of a door, which door,
when pushed wide open, causes the catch to engage with a ball projecting
upwards from a socket fixed to the floor or skirting board, whereby the door is
held open.
In order to enable this invention to be fully understood, I will proceed to
describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 represents a side elevation of the catch and spring-box, part of the
door being shown in section.
Figure 2 represents a sectional elevation of the spring-box and of the catch
at the line X X in Figure 3.
Figure 3 represents a plan of the spring-box, the catch, and part of a door,
and,
Figure 4 a plan of the spring-box screwed to a block fixed upon a floor.
Similar letters refer to similar parts in all the drawings.
The catch is represented at A, which is formed at its under side with two
inclined or bevelled surfaces B and C, which pass over the ball 1), pressing it
down when the door is pushed open, and when fully open the projecting part
of the ball rises into a recess in the catch formed to receive it, thereby holding
the door open, until a strong pull at the door forces the ball down by means of
the inclined or bevelled surface (of the catch A. Part of a door is represented
at E.
The spring-box is represented at G, in which works the spiral steel spring II,
which forces up the ball D. The cover-plate J has a hole in its centre, which
is of sufficient diameter to allow a portion of the ball to project through, to
enable it to hold the catch.
K represents a block of wood to which the spring-box is fixed, the block being
screwed to the floor, or the block may be bored to contain the spring, and have
a cover fitted to it, thereby forming a spring-box, to act in conjunction with
the catch in the manner described; or the spring-box may be fixed against a
skirting board without an intervening block.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
nvention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
For the purpose of automatically holding open a door the catch A in combi-

page_text: nation with the spring-box G, the spiral spring H, and the ball 1), all
constructed and operating in the manner described, and as shewn in the accom-
panying drawings.
1000
WILLIAM J. BAKER,
Peasholme House, Scarborough,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 14th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 22nd Apr., 1899
X space.
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Fig. 1 shews longitudinal section of this valve closed, when H is unscrewed.
C, E, B, D, and P have a tensional force exerted upon them, opening A fully
& leaving a fullway in the same direction as the flow of the steam water, liquids
or gases flowing through and thus not impairing the force or pressure by break-
ing the continuity of said flow.
On screwing H down again to close the valve only sufficient pressure need be
exerted to just bring O & Y together, as the pressure of the steam or water &c.,
entering at N will act on A and tend to close same tightly and the greater the
pressure the stronger the seal at Y, this being effected by there being no resist-
ance between F and G see X and X being in the same plane
Fig. 2 is a transverse section of this valve closed.
Fig. 3 is a front view of A and F.
Fig. 4 is a plan of F shewing brackets T and space X.
Fig. 5 is an elevation of T supporting F and shewing X.
as Y.

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. A hinged flap valve with the valve seating at right angles to or vertical
to (or approximating to the right angles, or the vertical of) the line of the
flow of liquids or fluids passing through the valve. When the said valve has
its flap actuated by a screwed spindle and the mechanical pivotted link action
described herein, or by any similar action.
2. The method of hinging the flap so that it can press on the valve seating
without obstruction, on account of flap being hung on bracket bearings with no
resistance behind the pivot or hinge of flap in the direction of its seating.
3. The mechanical device for lowering or raising the hinged flap by means of
a pivotted link piece or pieces or radiating piece whereby the spindle force is
diverted on to, or trained away from the hinged flap for lowering or raising the
flap.
And all these above either separately or combined I claim.
CHARLES ALBERT HALL,
Applicant.