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An Improved Method of Gearing for Cycles, Motor-cars, or other Vehicles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th July, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 5th June, 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Gearing for Cycles, Motor-cars, or other
Vehicles.
I, JOHN THOMAS WHITE 44 and 46 Regent Street Leamington Spa
Warwickshire Mechanic, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My object is to gain greater leverage in gearing than that obtained by the
incthod at present in use, at the same time to further reduce the chain stress, &
consists of a sprocket wheel by which the motion is transmitted to a second sprocket
wheel by means of a chain or other suitable propelling medium. The second
sprocket wheel is geared internally with a pinion wheel, which is attached to the
driven wheel. The sprocket wheels can be increased to any convenient size in
order to further increase the leverage of second wheel, whilst the wheels being of
a similar or nearly similar size the chain stress is thereby greatly reduced.
Dated this 3rd day of July 1896.
JNO. T. WHITE.
An Improved Method of Gearing for Cycles, Motor-cars, or other
Vehicles.
I, JOHN THOMAS WHITE, 44 and 46 Regent Street Leamington Spa, 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:
My object is to gain greater leverage in gearing than that obtained by the method
at present in use in ordinary cycles, at the same time to further reduce the chain
stress, and consists of a sprocket wheel A by which the motion is transmitted to
a second sprocket wheel B by means of a chain or other suitable propelling medium,
the sprocket wheel B is geared internally by means of cogs, teeth pins, or friction
wheels with a pinion wheel, C, which is attached to the driven wheel. The
sprocket wheels can be increased to any convenient size in order to further increase
the leverage of the wheel B, whilst the wheels A and B, being of a similar, or
nearly similar size, the chain stress is thereby greatly reduced.
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 :-
An internally geared sprocket wheel acting direct on to a small wheel fixed to
the axle of the driven wheel.
Dated this Second day of Anril 1897
JOHN T. WHITE.
Improvements in Prismatic Lights.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 13th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Prismatic Lights.
I, THOMAS WALTER HORN, of Toronto, County of York, Province of Ontario,
Dominion of Canada, 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 prismatic vault lights and arrangements and construc-
tions thereof, whereby to illuminate basements by means of vault or street
side-walk lights. It is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein
A is the basement which may have prismatic lights of the ordinary construction
or not as the case may be. B is the basement, C the sub-basement. In the front
of the basement B, is the prismatic window light D, and in the front of the
basement C, the prismatic window light E. Any kind of a prismatic light may be
here used either reflecting or refracting and indeed it may be altogether dispensed
with without affecting the action of my light. F is a prismatic vault light having
an upper flange G preferably resting upon the metallic plate H, which in turn rests
upon the pavement body J. In cross section this light may be shaped as desired,
though I prefer a rectangular form. The back side of the light is provided with a
series of surfaces indicated by K, K', K, K. There may be any desired number,
but a series. These faces are set at an angle to each other and these angles may
vary to suit the particular kind of work sought to be done. The higher faces at
the rear side are set more sharply inclined or more nearly perpendicular and are
adapted to throw the light further down, while the lower surfaces are set more
nearly horizontal and throw the light up. M is a second light having the ledge N
and the supporting ring or frame and the faces P, P1, P and P'. The prism M
is preferably somewhat longer and preferably its angle somewhat sharper or its
reflecting faces more nearly perpendicular, the object being to reflect the light of
the outer prism M against the window E of the basement, while the light reflected
from the prism F is thrown against the window of the basement B. There may be
several of these prisms or but one. These faces may in some instances be run
continuous so as to make an arc-shaped rear form in cross section.
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 vault light substantially as shown and described and for the purpose
specified.
1
1000
Improvements in the Mode of Obtaining Perfumed Carbonic Baths.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th June, 1896-Accepted, 11th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Mode of Obtaining Perfumed Carbonic Baths.
I, HEINRICH MACK of Ulm, Bavaria, 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 ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The mode of obtaining a carbonic bath, as it has been prepared hitherto is more
or less uncertain as the carbonic acid is usually supplied in a liquid state by
means of special devices in the bathing tub or by injecting it into the bathing
water.
In order to avoid the use of these special and unsatisfactory expedients I prepare
dry tablets containing substances which develop carbonic acid when mixed with
water and to which are added essential oils or other suitable perfumes so as to
obtain a well perfumed bathing water.
Ordinary water for use in wash hand basins and the like may also be treated in
a similar manner.
The tablets are prepared in the following manner, essential oils or other suitable
perfumes are mixed with rice powder in an approximately dry condition by adding
to fifty parts of rice powder five parts or thereabouts of essential, ethereal or
other suitable oil, or perfume. To this thoroughly mixed mass are added
two hundred parts of bi-carbonate of soda, one hundred parts of tartaric acid, and
one hundred parts of borax, the whole kneaded by a kneading machine and then
pressed into tablets in suitable moulds of the desired shape.
If such a tablet is thrown into the water carbonic acid is at once developed
which mixes with the water, whilst at the same time the perfumed oils in the latter
are well diffused and thus agreeably perfumnes the water.
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 :-
Tablets for obtaining carbonic acid baths consisting of a mixture of rice
powder, bi-carbonate of soda, tartaric acid, borax and essential oil or other suitable
perfume, which are mixed together and pressed or moulded into solid pieces of
suitable form as herein described and set forth.
1000
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, Patent Agent.
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, Patent Agent.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1897
WILLIAM HICKMAN, Colley Gate, Cradley, Cradley Heath, Worcestershire,
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 consists of improvements in horse-shoe calks, the object being
to so shape the calk as to render same more efficient and effective than those
at present in use and the same is carried out as follows:-
In order that my invention may be fully understood I will now refer to the
annexed drawings in which
Figure 1. is an elevation of the rear side of the calk.
Figure 2. front elevation of same.
Figure 3. vertical section through line -y in Figure 1.
Figure 4. plan view of wearing surface.
The part à of the calk is semicircular and has the rib b formed integral with
same for the purpose of strength. c is the end of the calk which in the illustration
is shown of square section and tapering & which is inserted in the horse shoe in
suitable apertures. If desired instead of a square or rectangular shank, the same
may be circular and have a screw thread upon same for engaging in screwed
apertures in the horse shoe. d is a shoulder for facilitating the removal of the
calk from the horse shoe when required.
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. The improved horse-shoe calk substantially as described and illustrated
herein.
2. In horse shoe calks a semicircular or concave bearing surface having a
strengthening rib substantially as described and illustrated herein.
Dated this 14th day of October 1896.
E: EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Method of Attaching Skins to Drums and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 24th Oot., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Attaching Skins to Drums and the like.
We, FRIEDRICH LANZENDORF and FRIEDRICH TROST, Drum Manufacturers:
of 4 Weissfrauengasse, Erfurt in the Empire of Germany do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The hereinafter described invention relates to an improved method of attaching
skins to druins or the like.
Hitherto the skins were stretched on hoops, then placed on the drum cylinder
and finally secured by a hoop.
This method of fixing is too complicated, requires a considerable amount of skin.
and is not sufficiently secure.
The new method of fixing is illustrated in the accompanying drawing as applied
to a drum which is shown in Figure 1 on the left baud sido in elevation and on the
right hand side in section.
The drum is shown without the skin on the top, but with the skin on the
bottom side.
Figure 2 shows a modified construction.
As is clear from the drawing, the drum cylinder a is provided at its ends with
a flange projecting inwards, and in the sides c of these flanges are arranged
projections which may be formed by stamping, and if desired may be jagged or
roughened.
Immediately below (or above) the sides c there is, on the drum cylinder a, a
beading d which serves as a stop for the hoop e.
The drum skin is placed over the drum-cylinder a and pressed against its sides c
and the ring e pressed on it. The curved flange b prevents tearing of the skin by
the edge of the drum. The couuection of the skin with the drum cylinder a
thereby becomes a permanent one.
Instead of the projections c¹ we may arrange, as indicated in Figure 2, holes c²
with outwardly projecting edges. The ring presses the skin against the projecting
edges of the holes and thereby forms a permanent and secure connection between
the drum cylinder and the skin.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
The method of attaching skins on drums and tho like consisting in forming
projections (c) made jagged if desired, or holes (e) with projecting rough edges,.
on the border (c) of the drum cylinder with a bending (d) forming a stop for the
ring (e) together with a flange (b) to prevent tearing of the skin when stretched.
on the druin substantially as described.
Dated this 28th day of Amonst. 1896.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improvement in or connected with Eaves Gutters.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 13th June. 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in or connected with Eaves Gutters.
We, WILLIAM ROBERT PRYKE, and WILLIAM PALMER, both of 48 Upper
Thames Street, City of London, Wholesale Ironmongers, do hereby declaro the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a novel method of making, either in the casting process,
or affixing thereto certain appliances such as ribs, fillets, studs, projections, or
excrescences of any kind, to or on the back outside surface or wall face of eaves
gutters whether of the O-G or other form, so that the eaves gutters, not only stand
out from the wall and are set in better positions than usual but also from the shape
at which the ribs, fillets, studs, projections, or exorescences are arranged, said gutters
become better water gatherers and prevent the usual front edge overflow in times of
heavy rain.
The annexed sheet of drawings show three examples of ribs, fillets, studs, or
projections on the back outside or wall surface of an eaves gutter.
According to Figure 1, A is a rib or fillet. B, the gutter. This rib or fillet A
is of the same thickness of metal as that of the gutter B, there being a hollow on
the inside face.
Figure 2 which is a similar view to that shown at Figure 1 has the rib or fillet A
without the inner recess or hollow.
Figure 3 shows an eaves gutter with three studs, lugs, or projections A, A, A,
the middle or upper stud having the nail or screw hole formed in it to enable the
gutter to be secured in the usual manner, a corresponding nail or screw hole being
in the ribs or fillets of Figures 1 and 2.
We have only shown two of our forins of projections on the back of a gutter but
they may vary and each gutter back may have two or more of such ribs, fillets,
studs, or other projections according to the length of the gutter and the shape of
the projections on each gutter may vary.
The ribs, fillets, studs, projections, or excrescences extend to a greater distance at
the bottom than at the top, so that the projections set the gutter upright and away
from the wall for the proper flow of water in or along the gutter channel.
It is not necessary that the projections, studs, or extension pieces be grouped, as
at Figure 3, as they may be at intervals.
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 :-
Making metal eaves gutters with projections, or their equivalents on or to the
outside of back for the purpose of keeping the gutter upright and the back away
from a wall, also for causing rain water to How along the bottom of the channel, as
described and constructed substantially as shown at A of the annexed drawings.
Deted this 27th day of April 1896
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said William Robert Pryko and William Palmer.
Improvements in Brushes for Cleaning Cycles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th May, 1896-Accepted, 20th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Brushes for Cleaning Cycles.
We, GEORG ZIERLEIN, and HEINRICK ZIERLEIN, both of Nurnberg, Bavaria,
in the Empire of Germany, Pencil and Brush Manufacturers, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved brush, designed for cleaning cycles and
parts thereof with greater facility than hitherto. The invention consists of an
improved portable brush which can be easily inserted between the spokes of the
wheels, parts of the frame, gearing chains, and the like, ensuring a rapid and easy
cleaning of cycles. The brush can be divided or dismounted, and packed up in a
small space for convenience of carriage.
Such being the nature and object of our said invention, the following is a
complete description of same, reference being had to the annexed drawings, in
which-
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the brush ready mounted for use.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation shewing the parts detached for convenience of being
packed in a small bag.
According to this invention, the brush is made of three parts. The first part A
is a flat brush covered on both sides and the front with bristles. The bristles are
fixed in a narrow wooden frame a, into which the bristle-tufts b are drawn, and
bound in the interior by a wire in the usual manner, and a cover c of putty, pitch,
or wood is fastened over same. The frame a ends in a plug d, which is to be
inserted in the handle forming the second part B of the instrument. The brush A
can on account of its small breadth, be introduced between the spokes, the gearing
chains, forks, and cross pieces of the frame, and between the cranks and other
parts of the cycle not easily to be got at, and they can accordingly be cleaned
without difficulty. The third part of the instrument consists of a brush C. In
the latter, the bristles are held in a semi-circular shaped piece of wood e, so that
bristle-tuftsf stand in a scythe shaped bow, and turn inwards. The back e is
provided with a hole for reception of the screwed plug g of the handle B. The
brush C is designed for cleaning the round parts of the machine, the felloes,
together with the india rubber, the protecting plates, and all parts of the frame
are quickly and easily brushed with it. The brush may be dismounted and packed
in small compass.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven.
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
The improved brush constructed as and for the purpose herein described and
substantially as illustrated by the annexed drawings.
Dated this 4th day of May 1896.
BRIERLEY & HOWARD,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Steam Jacketed Cookers.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Steam Jacketed Cookers..
ERNEST MAY Harlesden Grove London N.W. Agent do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A steam jacketed cooker, consisting of a bottomless case, or several such cases,
made to fit one above the other, which can be fitted to & used on an ordinary
saucepan or boiler. Within each case is held on two or more supports an inner
closed cooking compartment, with two or more holes near the upper edge for the
ingress of steam.
Steam can be prevented from entering any of the inner compartments by moving
the position of the upper one, or of the cover supplied.
Dated this 16th day of Jonworn 1806
I, ERNEST MAY Harlesden Grove London N.W. Agent, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
A steam jacketed cooker consisting of a bottomless case or several such cases
made to fit one above the other which can be fitted to and used on an ordinary
saucepan or boiler. Within each case is held on two or more supports an inner
closed cooking compartment with 2 or more holes near the upper edge for the
ingress of steam.
Steam can be prevented from entering any of the inner compartments by moving
the position of the upper one or of the cover supplied.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I will now refer to the
annexed drawings in which :-
Figure 1. side elevation of my invention.
Figure 2. vertical section of same.
Figure 3. section to enlarged scale showing the communication between the
bottom of the compartments and the steam.
Figure 4 plan view showing spring clip.
Figure 5. plan view showing apertures through which the steam passes to the
different parts of the cooker.
a are outer casings having flanges which are provided with perforations c.
d are inner compartments which have depending flanges e in which perforations fare
formed which correspond with perforations g formed in the compartment d' at the
top thereof. h is the lower receptacle in which the steam is generated and which
passes or circulates in the space i between the inner compartments and outer
casings a, each inner compartment resting upon its corresponding flange.

page_text: By rotating the inner compartments the supply of steam may be cut off from
the bottom of the said inner compartment, as desired. j is a suitable form of spring
clip for maintaining the inner compartment and the outer casing in their relative
positions.
The inner compartment carries the substance to be cooked.
k is a lid for closing the top compartment.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be carried out, I declare that what
I claim is :-
1. The combined construction and arrangement of the various parts substantially
as described and illustrated herein.
Dated this 16th day of October 1902
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Socket for Seouring Nails and the like to Walls and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Socket for Seouring Nails and the like to Walls and
the like.
I GUSTAV FUHRER of No. 33 Wredestrasse, Ludwigshafen-on-the-Rhine,
Germany, Furniture Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascortained in and by the following statement :-
My said invention relates to improved means for fixing curtain nails hooks and
the like to walls.
Walls and their hangings are often much damaged by the usual method of
driving in and removing curtain nails books and the like objects and the nails
themselves also loose the necessary hold.
According to my said invention I apply to the walls hollow wall bolts or
sockets in which the curtain nails or similar objects may be readily secured and
removed.
In the accompanying drawings which illustrate my said invention and to which
reference is hereinafter made
Fig. 1 is a front elevation.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation.
Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectiou.
The hollow wall bolt or socket a is cast in one piece with a shoulder band
a boss c. The hole in the socket is preferably rectangular in cross section for
the reception of the nail or spike d. The boss c is tapped to receive a pinching
scrow which serves to fasten the spike in the wall bolt.
The exterior surface of the bolt which is preferably notched fluted corrugated or
otherwise roughened so as to obtain a better hold is built into the wall or secured
therein by cement plaster or otherwise. In the case of wooden walls or partitions
the wall bolt may be secured by screws through the holes e e in the boss c
These hollow bolts or sockets need only be fixed once in their places and remain
there so that the wall and its hanging is preserved from ill treatment and the hold
of the spike or nail is secured. Another great advantage is that they are adapted
to receive the commonly used spikes or nails so that no alteration of existing
articles or special devices are needed to enable them to be used.
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 [
claim is.-
A hollow wall bolt or socket a for receiving curtain nails spikes (or other like
objects) having a shoulder or collar ba boss c and a pinching screw substantially
as set forth and shown in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 24th don of Avanet 1908
E. T. WHITELOW, A.M. Inst. C.E.,
70 Deansgate, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: We, BERNARD MERVYN DRAKE & JOHN MARSHALL GORHAM, both of 66, Victoria
Street, Westminster, S.W., Electrical, Mechanical & Hydraulic Engineers, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object to our invention is to provide a ready means of connecting adjacent
lengths of pipes or conduits without the necessity for screwing. For this purpose
the ends of the pipes to be connected are pressed into a ferrule slightly coned from
cach end towards the centre.
The pipes may be rhymered to the same angle where a very close joint is required
and if smeared with red lead or salamoniac and filings a permanent water tight
joint is formed.
The connections from the pipes to the junction boxes can be formed in a similar
way.
Dated this 31st day of August 1896.
BERNARD MERVYN DRAKE.
JOHN MARSHALL GORHAM.
We, BERNARD MERVYN DRAKE & JOHN MARSHALL GORHAM, both of 66, Victoria
Street, Westminster, Electrical, Mechanical & Hydraulic Engineers, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of our invention is to provide a ready means of connecting adjacent
lengths of pipes or conduits for electric wires without the necessity for screwing.
For this purpose, the ends of the pipes A A to be connected are pressed into a
ferrule B slightly coned from each end towards the centre.
The pipes may be rhymered to the same angle where a very close joint is required
and if smeared with pitch compounds, red lead, or salamoniac & filings, a permanent
water-tight joint is formed.
The connections from the pipes to the junction boxes can be formed in a similar
way.
Where long straight runs are unavoidable, "U"-shaped bends, stuffing boxes,
or other well-known methods can be applied to provide for expansion.

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:
The system of connecting pipes or conduits for electric light wires by ferrules
slightly coned at each end substantially as described.
Dated this 2nd day of June 1897
BERNARD MERVYN DRAKE.
JOHN MARSHALL GORHAM.
A Novel Puzzle.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1896-Accepted, 21st Mar., 1896
A Novel Puzzle.
We, FRANK JOSEPH MEASURES, Advertising Contractor, and FRANKLIN
ADAMS, Advertising Contractor, both of 29 Red Lion Square, London, W.C.
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 :-
In accordance with our invention and with a view to produce an amusing and
interesting trick puzzle, we employ the device shewn in the accompanying sheet of
drawings.
Figure 1 being an elevational view of said device complete, and Figure 2 a vertical
section thereof.
Figure 3 shews, separately, the hollow glass globe hereinafter referred to, and
Figure shews a separate, detached view of the "figure" and stand, both hereiu-
after referred to.
In carrying out our invention; to any suitable stand a which may be readily
grasped or handled, we adapt a glass globe 6 with neck fitted with cork stopper
or plug c. To the top of the cork c, is secured the "figure" d, above referred to,
and which might assume, for instance, the form, and be a representation or small
effigy of, a soldier or a sailor, and be made of, lead or other suitable material.
The globe when the device is made up and ready for use, is nearly filled, as
shewn Figures 1 and 2, with water or other liquid, leaving a slight air space at
top. e is the cap or other head covering of the "figure." This cap would be
made of such material as to ensure that normally,-that is to say when the device
is not being used, it would by its specific gravity, be situated at the bottom of
the globe, as shewn in Figure 1; whilst, on the other hand, said cap would
possess sufficient buoyancy to ensure that on the device being manipulated and
the liquid contents of the globe being agitated, the cap e would ascend and assume
various positions within the globe according to the way in which the device is
handled.
The "trick" to be performed in the puzzle, is that of bringing the cap e on
to the head of the "figure" d; or, as we term it, when the latter is represented
by the effigy of a soldier,-to "cap Tommy Atkins." To accomplish this
"capping"requires, as will be apparent, the exercise of considerable dexterity in
the manipulation of the device, and constitute a very interesting and exciting
pastime.
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 ;-
First. The novel puzzle substantially as herein described and shewn in the
accompanying drawings.
Second. In a puzzle such as referred to in the preceding claim, the employment
of a "figure," model, effigy, or the like and the "capping" of same, substantially
as herein set forth.
Dated this 21st day of February 1896
FRANK JOSEPH MEASURES.
FRANKLIN ADAMS.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Dec., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Sept., 1897-Accepted, 4th Dec., 1897
I, EMILY ANNIE INALL, of Hazlemere, Chelverton Road, Putney in the County
of Surrey, Gentlewoman, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as
follows:
According to this invention the muff consists of two co-axial tubes connected
together by annular end pieces. An opening is made in the side of the outer tube
for the insertion of the hand whilst the inner tube fits on to the handle bar. If a
brake be used its handle is passed through holes provided for that purpose in the
annular end pieces.
In some cases the tubes have longitudinal slits in them and the muff is made to
open so as to be more easily put onto the handle clips being provided for holding it.
Dated this 3rd day of December 1896.
1, EMILY ANNIE INALL, of Hazlemere, Chelverton Road, Putney, in the County
of Surrey, Gentlewoman, 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 the muff consists of two co-axial tubes connected
together by annular end pieces. An opening is made in the side of the outer tube,
for the insertion of the hand whilst the inner tube fits on to the handle bar. If a
brake be used its handle is passed through holes provided for that purpose in the
annular end pieces.
In some cases the tubes have longitudinal slits in them and the muff is made to
open so as to be more easily put onto the handle clips being provided for holding it.
Figure 1 is a front elevation of a muff made according to this invention.
Figure 2 is a side elevation, and Figure 3 is a section through the centre
showing the muff in place on the handle of a velocipede.
A is the outer tube, and B the inner tube.
C is the opening left in the tube A for the insertion of the hand.
D is a hole which may be provided for the brake lever to pass through.
As will be seen in Figure 3 the handle is passed through the inner tube of the
muff which is thus held in position without the use of clips or other fastenings.

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 muff suitable for use on velocipedes consisting of two co-axial tubes con-
nected together by annular end pieces, the outer tube having an opening in it
for the insertion of the hand.
2. In a muff substantially as described the hole for the brake lever to pass
through.
3. A muff substantially as described and shown in the drawings...
Dated this 3rd day of September 1897
EMILY A. INALL.
Improved Driving Mechanism for Velocipedes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1896
1000
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Driving Mechanism for Velocipedes.
THEODORE LUTZ of 2 Kinver Road South Sydenham London S.E. Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to the application, in a velocipede, of the driving power
developed by the feet, to the periphery or circumference of the rear wheel or
hecis, instead of the present mode of applying such driving power by various
means to the centre or hub of the rear wheel. In order to carry my invention
into effect, I construct the wheel to which the power is applied as follows:
On one or both sides of the continuous rim carrying the tyre of the said wheel I
form indentations, studs or other projections which I connect to the pedals of
the velocipede by suitable gear wheels or their equivalents, such as wheel and
chain, cams or other gear. I also modify the above, by constructing the rear
wheel with two rims and tyres joined by a band of metal having suitable holes or
perforations or studs to engage the gearing, or one single rim carrying two tyres,
said rim having the necessary holes or perforations for the gear.
1
1000
THEODORE LUTZ.
THEODORE LUTZ 2 Kinver Road South Sydenham S.E London 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 the driving or motion transmitting gear of cycles.
Fig. I shows a side elevation of a rear driven bicycle fitted with my gear.
Fig. II shows a plan in section of the above.
The same letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in Figures I and II.
A represents the front or steering wheel.
B represents the rear or driving wheel having two tyres b¹ and b attached to
the same rim b³.
6* are teeth, cogs, studs, holes, indentations, notches, perforations or such like
arranged between the two tyres.
C is the frame of the machine carrying the spindles c¹, c³ and c³.
The spindle carries the cranks D.
The gear wheel f¹ is fixed to the spindle and this gear wheel operates the gear
wheel 2 fixed to the spindle c³.

page_text: The spindle
gear wheel f
also carries fixed thereto the gear wheel f³ which operates the
The gear wheels f* and f5 are joined together and run idle on the spindle c.
The gear wheel f³ operates gear wheel f
The gear wheel is joined to a gear, spur or special shaped wheel f.
The wheels f and f run idle upon the fixed spindle c¹.
The wheel operates and transmits motion to the driving wheel B by means
of the teeth, cogs, studs, holes, indentations, notches, perforations or such like 6.
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
Transmitting motion from the pedal shaft by means of gear wheels or their
equivalents to the centre of the rim of a double tyred driving wheel.
1007
THEO. LUTZ.
Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Fire Bricks.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 14th May, 1896-Accepted, 20th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Fire Bricks.
We, JAMES GEORGE HENRY Foreman Bricklayer, THOMAS EDWARD
WALTON HENRY Bricklayer and ROBERT OSWALD HENRY, Boiler Maker all
of 84 Croft Terrace, Jarrow in the County of Durham, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention has reference to improvements relating to the manufacture of
fire bricks and consists in a novel composition which may be prepared as
follows:-
We mix together in the first instance about equal volumes of lime water and
"red liquor" the latter being the trade name of a certain liquor occurring during
the process of manufacturing soda ash. We next mix this inixture of lime water
and red liquor with about equal proportions of sawdust and corkdust in the
proportion of about three and one half gallons of the mixture to one cwt. of
sawdust and corkdust.
Then having properly ground into a fine powder a sufficient quantity of fireclay
and ganister, take about four cwts. of the ground fireclay and ganister, the
proportions of these being about two of fireclay to one of ganister, and mix this
powdered fireclay and ganister with the one cwt. of cork and sawdust mixture,
prepared as described, adding water until a proper consistency for moulding into
bricks is arrived at.
Bricks formed of the above composition will be found to be very light and to
have the property of efficiently resisting very high temperatures.
The bricks should be carefully dried before being burnt in a kiln in the
usual way.
The proportions herein stated may vary to a certain extent without departing
from the invention.
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 :
The improved composition for making fire bricks substantially as herein
described.
Dated this 13th day of May 1896.
A. CRAWHALL CHAPMAN,
3 St. Nicholas Buildings, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Patent Agent.
Improvements in Annealing Articles of Steel and Malleable Iron.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th June, 1896-Accepted, 18th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Annealing Articles of Steel and Malleable Iron.
I, WILLIAM HENRY TRENGROVE, of 71 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, in
the Provincial District of Canterbury, in the Colony of New Zealand, Cycle
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my 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 provides a new method whereby articles of malleable iron and
cast steel may be more expeditiously annealed than hitherto the results obtained
being more uniform and the surface of the casting less cxidized than when the
well known process of heating in contact with oxide of iron is adopted.
In my invention I cover the casting, whether steel, or malleable iron in an
envelope of sheet asbestos which may be soaked in water to render it sufficiently
pliable for the purpose.
The articles so treated are placed in an ordinary annealing pot loose or shreded
asbestos being packed in between them.
The pot is then placed in an ordinary annealing furnace and subjected to the
temperature usually employed in annealing for a period the length of which
depends principally upon the thickness of the article and the quality of metal in
its composition.
I have however found in practice that articles in which the metal is about
three-eighths of an inch in thickness require only to be heated for about twelve
hours in order to render them sufficiently soft to be readily bored, turned, and
screw threaded.
It is not imperative that sheet asbestos should be employed as asbestos in other
forms will serve the purpose but I have found sheet asbestos convenient to
use as it is easy to press it into contact with the whole of the surface of the
casting.
Articles annealed by my process require no "rumbling" as they are comparatively
free from scale.
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 :-
The method of annealing articles of cast steel and malleable iron consisting of
enveloping them in asbestos and subjecting them to heat in an ordinary annealing
furnace substantially as specified.
Dated this 13th day of April 1896.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Frames for Ladies' Bicycles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 26th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Frames for Ladies' Bicycles.
I, FRANK THOMAS FOWLER, of 142 West Washington Street, Chicago,
Cook County, Illinois, United States of America, Manufacturer, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of my invention is to provide a simple, economical and efficient
frame for a lady's bicycle; and the invention consists in the features, combinations
and details of construction hereinafter described and claimed.
In the accompanying drawings, the figure represents a perspective view of my
improved frame.
In constructing a bicycle in accordance with my improvements, I provide a
head portion or tube, a in which the usual ball bearings for the front fork are
contained and held. A bearing bracket, a', is provided, in which the crank shaft
with its bearing portions are inserted. The head portion and the bearing bracket
are connected together by a tubular connecting front member, A, generally called
the "lower tube." The rear portion of the frame consists of a rear fork stay, c, c,
which is formed preferably of metallic tubing, and has its projecting ends
bifurcated as at c-to receive the axle of the rear driving wheel. This rear
portion has two upwardly extending rear fork ends, d, d, which are connected at d¹
to the seat or pillar post.
The seat or pillar post, B, is formed of a substantially U-shaped continuous
tubular member, and is secured at its front upper end to the upper portion of the
head tube. The other end of the U-shaped upper tubular member is secured to
the rear fork ends, d, of the frame, thus forming a very efficient, economical and
serviceable brace. This pillar tube or brace portion is connected to the bearing
brackets by means of a bifurcated piece, C, C, which has one end brazed to the
head portion and the other end welded or brazed to the pillar portion above the
bend. A second strut or connecting piece, b, is inserted between the front lower
tubular member of the frame and the forward portion of the U-shaped pillar post
or brace.
The advantages of my improved frame are that it is economical to make,
possesses unusual property to resist strains, and is very lasting and serviceable in
operation.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
In a lady's bicycle frame, the combination of a head tube, a bearing bracket
connected therewith by means of a lower tubular member, rear fork stays
connected to the bearing bracket and to the pillar tube by means of the rear fork
ends, a U-shaped continuous tubular pillar portion connected with the head tube
and the rear fork ends of the frame, and a bifurcated portion, C, connecting the
bearing bracket with the pillar post above the bend thereof, substantially as
described.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Joints for Electrical Cables.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1896-Accepted, 30th May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Joints for Electrical Cables.
We, SIEMENS BROTHERS & Co. LIMITED, and WILHELM DIESELHORST,
of 12 Queen Anne's Gate, Westminster, in the County of London, Electrical
Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained inland by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to the making of a simple and reliable waterproof joint for
a lead cased electrical cable. For this purpose the conductors having been first
joined together either by a scarf joint in a tube, or by any of the usual methods,
a tape composed of an insulating non hygroscopic material, preferably such as is
described in the Specification No. 8813 of 1894, is wound on the conductors unti!
the diameter of the taped part is the same as the external diameter of the lead
casing tube.
The non hygroscopic tape is then wrapped on over the lead for some distance on
each side of the joint, and to a suitable thickness, this distance and thickness being
dependent ou the total diameter of the cable.
A piece of lead tube is then slipped over the joint so inade and the ends of the
tube are tightly bound down with biuding wire so as to be forced down on to the
bed of non hygroscopic tape compressing it, and thus making a perfectly waterproof
joint.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare, that what we
claim is :-
A waterproof joint for a lead cased electrical cable made as herein described.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants..
Improved Cranks for Bicycles, Tricycles, or other Machines Driven by Pedals.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 18th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 10th Apr., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Cranks for Bicycles, Tricycles, or other Machines Driven
by Pedals.
I WILLIAM HENRY HAVERS Butler to the High Sheriff of Norfolk Northrepps
Hall Norwich do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
That by using the arm to cranks as I have shown in my drawings the cranks
can be lengthened by the pressure of the foot on the pedals so that additional
leverage can be obtained when necessary and will reduce the circle the foot has to
take when the pressure is taken off and will tend to make the riding easier and
faster.
I show two methods of working my invention in Figs. 1 and 2 of the accompanying
drawings; A is a folding arm to crank, B is the fixed part of crank, D is the
hole for pedal, C is the chamber for compressed air or spring, H is the grooved
support for arm and for chamber C in Fig. 1.
The compressed air or spring in chamber C pushes the folding arm back when
the pressure of the foot is taken off or sufficiently reduced.
In Fig. 2 the chamber C is supported by B.
Improved Cranks for Bicycles, Tricycles, or other Machines Driven
by Pedals.
I WILLIAM HENRY HAVERS Northrepps Hall Norfolk Butler do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in cranks for bicycles, tricycles or other
machines driven by pedals.
The object of the invention is to obtain additional leverage when necessary
without a permanent lengthening of the cranks.
My invention consists of a jointed crank or crank with folding arm, the outer
portion of the crank or arm is held in its normal position by a spring or by confined
air enclosed in a chamber or case.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawing shows a full sized side elevation of the
improved crank; Fig. 2 is a plan or top view of same and Fig. 3 shows an end
or front view. A is the main portion of the crank, B is the outer portion or arm
jointed to A at C and having a tail or lever D which by means of the connecting
rod E engages with the spring F, G is a chamber or case holding the spring F and
is jointed at H where it is attached to the main portion of crank A. I. I is a stop
against which the parts B and D respectively impinge and thus stop the movements
Porn Rd

page_text: of same when at extreme points of movement. In a molified form the chamber or
case G may be charged with air in lieu of the spring as shown, in which case the
arm is kept in normal position by the air within the chamber.
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 :-
1st. The construction of cranks for bicycles, tricycles or other machines driven
by pedals for the purpose specified, and in the manner hereiubefore described and
shewn in the accompanying drawing.
W. H. HAVERS,
Applicant.