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Folding or Collapsible Anchors for Marine and other Purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 31st Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Folding or Collapsible Anchors for Marine and other Purposes.
FREDERICK ANGUS, of 1 Exchange Place and 34 Park Street, Middlesbrough,.
Yorkshire, Iron and Steel Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention of improvements refers principally to folding or collapsible
anchors.
I claim to have invented a means by which the same may be quickly folded or
closed without separating the parts and thus admit of the anchor being stowed
away in little space. I attain these objects by an arrangement of making the stock (A).
herein after called "arms" in two parts and by means of a hole (D) in the disc
shaped end (E) place the same on a pivot of either a rivet or bolt (K) which runs
through a hole in the central part of a chamber (F) shaped to receive them (the
arms) in the shank (B) of the anchor, in which position they can be moved up or
down in a radial motion (closed or extended) as required. By making another and
smaller hole (G) through the chamber (F) in the shank (B) and a similar hole
through both the arm discs (H) in a radial position from the centre, I am enabled,.
by the use of a bolt or split pin (L) placed in these holes, to secure the arms (A)
in an extended position ready for use. By the same process, but with additional
holes (1) through the arm discs (E) also in a radial position, so as to come, when
the arms (A) are lowered, directly opposite the hole (G) in the anchor shank (B),
the arms (A) are secured by inserting the same pin or bolt (L) in a closed position
alongside the shank (B) ready for stowing away.
By the application of the same principles already described in relation to the
arms (A) and chamber (F) in the shank (B) of the anchor, I also attain the means
of holding in an extended or closed position the flukes (C) of the anchor as shown
in drawing No. 2. In drawing No. 1 make use of the pin or bolt (L) for
holding the flukes (C) in the extended position, optional by adding to the back
parts of the flukes (C) a spur or spurs (M) so that the spur or spurs (M) on.
being dragged on the ground will extend the fluke (C) so as to cause its point to.
These anchors to be manufactured in brass, bronze, cast or wrought iron or
steel.
enter.
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.) An anchor that will lie on the deck in little space and be free from the
objectional stocks standing up and in the way of gear etc.
(2.) An anchor that retains all the good holding power of the common shaped.
anchor without its objections of being so bad to stow.
(3.) An anchor easily stowed away in the hold as a spare anchor and yet complete:
in itself and not needing putting together before it can be used.
Dated this 9th day of September 1896.
FREDERICK ANGUS..
Self Adjusting Pump Clip for Cycles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 7th July, 1897-Accepted, 14th Aug., 1897
Self Adjusting Pump Clip for Cycles.
WALTER ROSE of High Street Northallerton, in the County of Yorkshire
Machinist do hereby declare the nature of my invention for Self adjusting pump
clip for cycles to be as follows:-
The clip consists of a strap of suitable length, which, when fixed is divided into
two parts by a rubber or elastic ring, one part to grip the cycle tube, and the other
part to grip the pump or inflator, the rubber ring forming a pad to prevent friction
or rattle, and at the same time by its elasticity, making the clip self adjusting, as
the strap may be fastened in different holes and the rubber ring will take up any
slackness there would otherwise be.
Self Adjusting Pump Clip for Cycles.
I, WALTER ROSE, of High Street, Northallerton, Yorkshire, Cycle 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:-
This invention refers to clips or attachments for removably attaching air pumps
and other articles to the frames of cycles and other vehicles, and consists of a leather
strap with a buckle combined with an elastic ring which is so placed between the
frame and the pump as to prevent contact between them and thereby avoid the noisé
caused by the jar or rattling which often occurs from other methods of attachment.
I will now describe the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings
in which,
Fig. 1. shews a pump attached to a cycle frame by means of my invention.
Fig. 2. shews the strap and elastic ring detached from the frame.
Fig. 3. shews them separated.
a is a portion of the frame to which the clip is attached. bis the pump. c is
the strap. d is the buckle. e is the elastic ring.
e is the elastic ring. The strap has the usual
holes for adjustment to size of frame and pump.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of ny said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
An attachment for cycles and like purposes consisting of a buckled strap and
elastic ring, as herein described and set forth.
Dated thi. 7th day of July 1807
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97 Newgate Street, London, E.C., Agent for Applicant.
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97 Newgate Street, London, E.C., Agent for Applicant.
Improved Device for Retaining the Bottoms of Trousers in Position,. for Use while Cycling or the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 24th Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Device for Retaining the Bottoms of Trousers in Position,.
for Use while Cycling or the like.
1, EDWARD SWAINSTON-STRANGWAYES, of No. 7, The Grove, Sunderland,
Brower, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manuer the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved device for retaining the bottoms of
trousers in the desired position when the wearer is cycling or similarly occupied,
and has for object to provide a device of this kind that can be readily fixed and
removed, and that will allow of a cortain and desirable amount of expansion each
time, for instance, that the legs of the user are moved to rotate the cranks of a
cycle.
And in order that this my said invention may be the more readily understood and
carried into practical effect, reference is hereby made to the accompanying sheet of
illustrative drawings, wherein :
Fig. is a front view of the device,
Fig. 2 being a side view of the same, while
Fig. 3 is a view shewing the device in use.
Referring to the drawings, a are two steel or other plates having turned-in
claw-like points a' capable of securely gripping cloth or the like.
The rear portion of each plate aforesaid is provided with an eye a' through
which is passed a strip b of india-rubber or other suitable elastio material, the ends
of such strips being fastened by rivets 6' or other convenient means.
Although the elastic connecting strip b is shewn as being joined at the ends to
form a loop or band, it may be fastened at each end to the eyes a' of the plates a.
The claws a are sharpened to a suitable degree, and in operation are inserted
into the trouser-leg or other object to be maintained in position, in the manner
shown by Fig. 3.
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 :-
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1. The improved device for retaining the bottoms of trousers in position,
substantially as described and illustrated.
2. In a trouser-grip, the employment of an elastic connection between the two
gripping claws, substantially as and for the purpose described and illustrated.
Dated this 26th des of August 1908
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agenta for the Applicant.
Improvements in English Concertinas.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th June, 1897-Accepted, 1st Oct., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in English Concertinas.
JOHN BUTTERWORTH 152 Crompton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire Pianoforte Tuner
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My Invention consists of a Method of Simplifying the Key Arrangement of an
English Concertina viz. :-
Firstly-By having 3 Rows of Natural Keys with all their Sharps & Flats,
making together 5 Kows of Keys with a Compass of 3 Octaves for the Right Hand,
ranging from C below the Staff to the 3rd C above the Staff.
Secondly-The same Arrangement of Keys for the Left Hand for 2 Octaves lower
than C above mentioned.
The Arrangement of Keys on this principle greatly simplifies the fingering of the
English Concertina.
Dated this 28th day of September 1896
JOHN BUTTERWORTH, 152 Crompton Road, Macclesfield, Pianoforte Tuner, 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 of an Improvement in the Key Arrangement of English
Concertinas, shown in the accompanying drawings.
Firstly, the Keys are on a slight curve instead of in straight lines as formerly.
Secondly, The keys are in five rows; the three rows in the centre being natural
notes, and the two outside rows are the Flats and Sharps.
Thirdly, my arrangement of Keys is different to that of any other, as it runs from C
below the line to the top G and C on the right side, and from CC below the line to C
in line on the left side. My Arrangement of Keys allows the Melody to be played on
the right side of the Instrument, and the Bass or Baritone on the Left side of the
Instrument. Each note in the third row is two tones higher than the adjacent note
in the second row; each note in the fourth row is one tone lower than the adjacent
note in the third row.
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

page_text: 2. The Keys are placed in five rows as follows:-
(a) The first and fifth rows are sharps and flats; the second third and fourth rows
are natural notes.
(b) Each note in the third row is two tones higher than the adjacent note in the
second row; each note in the fourth row is one tone lower than the adjacent
note in the third row.
Mtr minth der of Lune 1807
Improvements in Paving Blocks.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th July, 1896-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Paving Blocks.
J, JEAN LEUBA of Lausanne, Switzerland, Manufacturer, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention consists in the manufacture of paving-blocks with the body made
of baked clay or other material and with a facing or wearing surface of any
desirable thickness composed of compressed asphalte or a compressed mixture of
asphalte and other material.
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings is a perspective view of a paving block
made according to my present invention. Figure 2 is a transverse section of the
same block.
Figure 3 is a transverse section of a modification.
Figure 4 is a transverse section of another modification.
Figure 5 is a transverse section and Figure 6 a perspective view of still another
modification.
Referring first to Figures 1 and 2, A is a block of earthenware, concrete, wood,
moulded slag, or other suitable material constituting the body of the paving
block. B is a recess in the top of the body A, and CC are horizontal serrations
or greoves in the sides of the recess B. D is a facing or layer of asphalte either
alone or mixed with pieces of cork or other suitable material which will make the
surface less slippery. This asphalte or mixture of asphalte and other material
which constitutes the wearing surface of the block, is poured when hot into the
recess B and then submitted to considerable pressure whereby it becomes very
solid and compact, and is forced well into the grooves or serrations C C and
consequently becomes locked to the body A.
In the modification shown in Figure 3 the grooves or serrations C C are
dispensed with and the sides of the recess B are curved inwards, so as to become
locked with the asphalte D when this is run into the recess B and solidifies. In
the modification shown in Figure 4 serrations which are preferably undercut or
dovetail as shown are formed in the top of the body A so that the facing or
layer D becomes locked thereto. In the modification shown in Figures 5 and 6
the upper part of the block has a dovetailed or undercut recess B on all four sides
with which the facing or layer D engages.
In constructing a roadway or pavement with my improved paving blocks they
are laid upon a suitable foundation, such as sand or concrete, and grouting of any
suitable kind may then be run between then so as to make the joints.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what mauner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved paving blocks constructed with a body of earthenware or other
suitable material and a facing or wearing surface of asphalte alone or mixed with
other material, substantially as hereinbefore described and represented in the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 24th day of July 1896.
J. C. MEWBURN & ELLIS,
55 and 56 Chancery Lane, London, Chartered Patent Agents.
Improvements in or relating to Gear Cases for Cycles and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: .Date of Application, 4th Mar., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1837
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Gear Cases for Cycles and
the like.
We, FREDERICK EASOM of 53 City Road, Beeston, in the County of
Nottingham, Engineer, SAMUEL RANFORD of 121 Queen's Road, Beeston, in the
County of Nottingham, and HUMBER & COMPANY LIMITED of Beeston, County
of Nottingham, and London, County of Middlesex, Cycle Manufacturers, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to gear cases for cycles, and consists in corrugating any
or all of the plates or parts particularly the sides, and large flat portions, partly
for purposes of strength and partly for ornamentation, the corrugations as much
as possible, being arranged in ornamental fashion.
The invention is applicable to gear cases of various metals or alloys, or even other
materials, celluloid for example.
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BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in or relating to Gear Cases for Cycles and
the like.
We, FREDERICK EASOм, of 53 City Road, Beeston, in the County of
Nottingham, Engineer, SAMUEL RANFORD, of 121, Queen's Road, Beeston, in the
County of Nottingham, and HUMBER & COMPANY LIMITED of Beeston, County
of Nottingham, and London, County of Middlesex Cycle 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 gear cases for cycles, and consists in corrugating the
plates or parts particularly the sides, and large flat portions, partly for purposes of
strength and partly for ornamentation, the corrugations being arranged in
ornamental fashion.
The invention is applicable to gear cases of various metals or other materials,
aluminium or celluloid for example.
In the accompanying drawing
Fig. 1 illustrates in perspective view one half of a gear case constructed in
accordance with our invention.
Figure 2 is a part longitudinal section showing the arrangement of the
corrugations in Figure 1.
In the plates A forming the gear case are formed corrugations B which in the
example illustrated form an ornamental device such as the name of the maker

page_text: the letters being formed by corrugations the plate A in the manner indicated in
Figure 2.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. A gear case for cycles having ornamental corrugations substantially as
.described.
2. A gear case for cycles constructed of aluminium plates ornamentally corrugated
substantially as described.
3. A gear case for cycles having ornamental corrugations such as B formed in
the side plates substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying
-drawings.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Medicinal Compound.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 11th Apr., `1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Medicinal Compound.
I, THOMAS PRAGNELL, of 18 St. Georges Terrace, Newcastle-on-Tyne,
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 :-
This invention relates to an improved compound for medicinal purposes,
especially intended for use as a remedy in cases of gout, rheumatism, liver and
like complaints.
The ingredients I employ in this compound and the proportions used are as
follows.-
1 drhm. saccharine.
21 drhms. ground ginger.
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oil essence of peppermint.
calcined magnesia.
tartaric acid.
ground Turkey rhubarb.
bi-carbonate of potash.
flowers of sulphur.
All these ingredients are mixed carefully together in a mortar or other suitable
apparatus.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.-
The improved medicinal compound formed from the materials above mentioned,
combined in about the proportions stated, substantially as and for the purposes
specified.
Dated this 4th day of February 1896.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Fastening for Files or Holders for Letters and other Documents and Papers.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1896-Accepted, 13th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fastening for Files or Holders for Letters and other
Documents and Papers.
A communication to me from LOUIS LEITZ, of 9, Traubenstrasse, Stuttgart, in
the Empire of Germany, Manufacturer.
I, EDMUND EDWARDS, of the Firm of Edwards and Co., Patent Agents and
Engineers, of 65 and 66, Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement, and accompanying drawing, that is to say :-
This invention has for its object a novel device for closing and holding closed
files of the ordinary kind used for documents and other papers.
The accompanying drawing is in illustration of the invention. It is understood
that the file is of the well-known kind in which a pointed curved wire is used, the
point of which enters a recess in the end of another fixed one. The present inven-
tion consists in making the curved pointed wire C, which turns in bearings a¹ in
the base A of the apparatus, of such shape that it is always pressed upward by
means of a spring E, whilst it can be closed or forced down by means of a lever D
excentrically pivotted at d upon a support a also fixed upon the base A, the lever
having a pin d' upon its side which presses upon the bent-in part c of the curved
wire C, so that the points are pressed into the hollow or recessed ends of the
fixed wire B as shown in Figure 1. A friction roller may be used instead of the
pin d'. When the lever D is turned up round the pin d into the position shown in
Figure 4, the pin d' releases the bent part c and the spring E automatically presses
up and opens the curved wire C bringing it into the position shown in dotted lines
in Figure 2.
The device described can be used for holding maps or documents or papers of
any kind, or it can be hung up by means of the eye f. The lever D turns upon a
pivot carried by a bent bracket a carried upon the base.
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 files for holding documents and papers, the fastening, consisting of a lever
excentrically pivotted upon a bracket, and provided with a pin or roller which
acts upon a bent-in projecting part of the curved wire of the file, which turns in
bearings upon the base, and is always pressed upward by a spring so as to tend to
open the file, whilst by pressing down the lever the pointed ends of the moveable
curved wire of the file are brought down into the recessed ends of the fixed wires,
and by raising the lever the wires are automatically opened, substantially as
described and illustrated.
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EDWARDS & Co.,
65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Petroleum Blow Lamps.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Aug., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
Improvements in Petroleum Blow Lamps.
I, EMIL LANDFRIED, of 27 Koniggratzerstrasse Berlin, 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 :-
Soldering lamps as heretofore constructed possess two faults; in the first place
the air force pump is placed within the quickly heating petroleum container,
whereby the leather of the pump piston becomes hard and the stuffing cork in the
valve uneven, so that the pump is liable to soon get out of order, any repairs being
difficult to effect on account of the position thereof; in the second place previous
aystems have gasifiers which either surround the burners, present too great an outer
surface and cool too quickly, or which, lying within the burner tube, seriously affect
the production of the blow flame.
In the accompanying drawing is shown a sectional elevation of a petroleum blow
lamp constructed according to this invention.
The air force pump P instead of being in the container is located in the handle,
and is carried by the cross piece 1 whilst the cross piece 2 forms a part of the pump
and the channel into the container. A spiral spring S fixed in the cross piece 2
presses the stuffing cork plate K against the valve seat M which can be unscrewed
with the rest of the pump. The piston N works in the cylinder formed by the
upper part of the pump.
It is clear that by thus arranging the pump in the handle the heat in the container
cannot act prejudicially whilst the valve packing K can be easily renewed.
The gasifier consists of a tube R open at a provided with a heating dish and
simply bent into the burner tube, and from the former the gasos pass out at B and
into the burner tube D.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. In petroleum blow lamps arranging the air force pump in the handle for the
purpose of keeping the pump in a cool condition thereby increasing its durability
and rendering the parts easy of accessibility for renewing valve and piston
stuffing.
2. In a petroleum blow lamp the arrangement of a gasifier in the form of a simple
tube bent back into the burner tube from the back towards the central outlet.
3. The improvements in petroleum blow lamps substantially as described with
reference to the drawinge.
Dated this 22nd day of August 1896.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Labels for Bottles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
Improvements in Labels for Bottles.
1, ARTHUR STOCKDALE JACKSON, of Kellyville, New South Wales, Australia
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and.
by the following statement :-
This invention relates to labels for bottles; and it consists in the novel
combination and construction of the parts hereinafter fully described and claimed.
In the drawings: Fig. 1 is a front view of part of a bottle provided with a label
according to this invention. Fig. 2 is a plan view, from the rear of a label.
A is a bottle of any approved construction. The label B is provided at its
lower part with a disc or shield 6 upon which any approved descriptive matter is
printed. The upper part of the label is shaped like a cross, having arms b¹ and a
disc B'. Any approved inscription is printed on the disc B'. C is a strip or
string of flexible material, such as tape, secured to the underside of the label and
having its lower end c projecting below the bottom of the disc b.
The label is attached to the bottle with adhesive material, the arms b¹ being
bi
secured around its neck. The disc B comes over the cork, and the disc b comes in
front of the bottle.
When the cork is to be drawn the label is defaced by pulling the end c, tearing
away the label and exposing the top of the cork. If anyone attempts to draw the
cork without first defacing the label, the tape which comes away with the cork will
effectually deface the label.
The object in thus defacing the label before the cork is drawn, is to prevent
the refilling of the bottle with a substitute for its proper contents as indicated
by the label.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is ;-
1. A label provided with a strip of flexible material on its undersurface
extending over the cork of the bottle, substantially as set forth.
2. A label provided at its lower part with a disc or shield and with a disc
and arms at its upper part, in combination with a strip of flexible material
secured behind the label and having a projecting end, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 16th day of October 1896.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Means for Preventing Grooving of the Roadway on Tramways.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION..
Improved Means for Preventing Grooving of the Roadway on
Tramways.
I, JOSEPH SECHÉ, of Sachsenring 101, Cologne, in the German Empire, Architect,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
In tramways as at present ordinarily laid that part of the road surface which is
nearest to the rails wears out more quickly than any other part. This undue wear
is caused by ordinary road vehicles which have a broader or narrower gauge than
the tram car and which run along one rail with one wheel while the other wheel
runs at a little distance from the other rail. The object of this invention is to provide
means to prevent this undue wear.
In carrying this invention into effect I arrange along one or both sides of each
rai! suitable metal plates or the like the upper edges of which are about flush with
or are slightly higher than the upper face of the rail, as illustrated by the accompanying
drawings to which I will now refer.
Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the application of the protecting plates to a tram rail laid
in stone setts or wood blocks.
Figures 3 and 4 similarly illustrate their application to a tram rail laid in asphalt,
cement or the like.
Similar letters of. reference are used to indicate similar parts where they occur in
the different figures.
Corrugated metal plates or sheets B are arranged alongside the rail A and are
preferably retained in place by the screws C and the packing or distance collars D.
The bottom edge of each plate is supported by and upon the flange of the rail and
its upper edge is flush with or preferably slightly higher than the face of the rail.
The spaces formed between the rails and the plates are filled up with paving blocks
or with cement or the like according to the composition of the road surface in which
the rail is laid.
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 tramways, the combination with the rails and the road surface of corrugated
metal plates or sheets, arranged substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore
described and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
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Dated this y
November 1990.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements relating to Horse Shoes and Hoof Coverings.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1896-Accepted, 27th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Horse Shoes and Hoof Coverings.
I REGINALD HADDAN of the Firm of Herbert Haddan & Co. Patent Agents
18 Buckingham Street Strand W.C. London Civil Engineer do hereby declare
the nature of this invention, a communication from abroad by Antonio Mitjans
of Barcelona in the Kingdom of Spain, Veterinary Professor, 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 horse shoe which is intended to impart a
decorative character to the hoof, and consists in applying to the exterior edge of
the shoe a covering formed of a metallic plate which covers wholly or partly the
said exterior edge of the shoe or the shoe proper so that when wholly covering the
same, it remains the only part visible to the eye when the hoof is upon the ground.
This plate may be of copper, brass, rickel, silver or any other metal or alloy.
At the front of the hoof this plate has also an upward projection. The plate is
fixed on the horse shoe by soldering electro welding electro plating or by any
other means and may be plated, nickeled, silvered, polished, engraved, or decorated
by any process or combination of processes.
In the annexed drawing Fig. 2 shows such horse shoe, B being the covering
band and A the forward projection or toe clip.
There may be used together with such horse shoe a cover plate for the hoof
formed of or with flexible sheet metal or alloy ornamented with any desirable
design or inscription either engraved or embossed or applied by means of painting
enamelling or other process. Interiorly these plates are provided with a lining of
caoutchouc interposed between the hoof and the plate.
Fig. 1 of the drawings shows such a band or hoof covering plate slit at the back
and provided with an interior band C of caoutchouc for fixing it on the hoof.
These horse shoes and plates may be made of any dimensions.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is ;-
1. A horse shoe provided on its exterior edge with an ornamental plate of
metal B extending more or less along and above the same and fixed to the shoe and
having at the front a projection A.
2. The combination with a horse shoe having an exterior face plate B, of a plate
in continuation thereof adapted to be placed about the hoof and secured by a
caoutchouc band between it and the hoof substantially as set forth.
Dated this 2nd day of December 1896.
R. HADDAN.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Dec., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 4th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 4th Dec., 1897.
THOMAS BURTON 41 Preston New Rd. Blackburn Machanical & Cycle Engineer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The nipple key is intended for screwing nipples on the spokes, when building
cycle or other wheels, it is made circular in shape and cut down less in diameter
at the bottom part which fits on the nipple. A square hole is made in the centre
for the nipple to fit in, and a slot is cut from the outside edge to the square hole
in centre to allow the spoke to pass through. The outside of the body is made
with a milled surface, so that it can be revolved with the palms of the hands when
screwing nipples on the spokes. The key is made in metal which will stand hard
wear.
THOMAS BURTON Cycle and Mechanical Engineer 41 Preston New Rd. Black-
burn, 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 nipple key is made circular in shape, with a projection at one end, of smaller
diameter A. The outer edge B, of the key is milled or roughened to facilitate its
rotation between the hands of the operator, a hole C, is made in the centre of the
key, to fit the shape of nipple used, and from the outer edge B a slot D is cut to
the centre C. The under side E is made hollow for lightness. XY is section
through.
The object of the invention is to obtain Increased speed of working. The key
being circular in shape, the operator can produce a continuous rotary motion,
between the palms of the hands, and the key need not be removed until the nipple
is screwed tight.
The key is for screwing spoke nipples on cycles, and other wheels.
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 cup shaped nipple key, having a certain shaped hole, in the centre of its base,
and a slot from the outer edge to the centre, for the purpose herein described.
Dated this 3rd day of Sep. 1897.
T. BURTON.
Improvements in Furniture Polish.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 30th May, 1895
COMPLETE
ATION.
Improvements in Furniture Polish.
I, WILLIAM IONA GRYLLS, of No. 37 St. Mary Street, Cardiff, in the County
of Glamorgan, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a polish which is designed for cleaning and reviving
cabinete, chairs, tables and like furniture.
In the preparation of this improved polish I use the following substances in
the proportions stated, that is to say, to make eight ounces of polish, I take one
ounce of vinegar, two ounces of oil of turpentine or the ordinary turpentine of
commerce; five ounces of sweet oil; and one drachm of common washing soda.
The above proportions may be varied without going outside the scope of the
present invention.
These substances are put together in a vessel and well shaken until the soda
is dissolved, whereupon the mixture constituting the improved furnituro polish is
ready for use.
The polish is applied to the articles of furniture with a soft flannel or brush and
well rubbed in, and is thon cleaued off with a soft material.
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
olaim is :--
A furniture polish composed of the substances herein before mentioned and in the
proportions, substantially as set forth.
Dosed this 24th day of Ancil 1896
PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
No. 22 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Solenoid Cores for Voltmeters.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th July, 1896-Accepted, 5th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Solenoid Cores for Voltmeters.
We, PAUL BRANDT and ANTON HEUSCHI both of 45 Mauerstrasse, Berlin, in
the Empire of Germany, Inventors, 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 :-
As is well known voltmeters as hitherto constructed possess the grave defect
that the residual magnetism in the iron core of the solenoid which it has so far
been found impossible to avoid gives rise to various inaccuracies.
The object of this invention is to remedy these defects principally by substituting
for the solid piece of iron which has hitherto been used for the solenoid core a case
or shell of soft iron such case enclosing a bundle of wire. This iron shell acts
inductively upon the wire bundle and the bundle re-acts upon the shell in such a
manner that the residual magnetism which the latter contains is completely
neutralised and prevented from giving rise to any inaccuracy in the instrument.
In order that this invention may be clearly understood I will now describe it
with reference to the accompanying drawings in which :-
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of the device, and
Fig. 2 a longitudinal elevation partly in section.
The general construction of the voltmeter does not differ from the usual type
and it is therefore unnecessary to show the different parts of same in detail in the
drawing.
The case or shell a of soft iron replaces the solid soft iron core hitherto employed
and works in the solenoid coil e in the usual manner and by means of suitable
mechanism causes the pointer to assume different positions upon the scale. The
case a contains the wire bundle b as already stated.
Should the electric tension diminish the residual magnetism of the wire bundle b
same will act upon the case a in such a manner as to suppress the residual magnetism
of the said case the forces in a and b thus neutralising one another.
Various experiments have shown that solenoid cores constructed according to
my said present invention prevent or greatly minimise all dauger of inaccuracies
arising from residual magnetism.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. Solenoid cores for voltmeters constructed and provided with a soft iron case
or shell such as a which surrounds a bundle of wire such as b the reciprocal
inductive action between the said case and bundle neutralising or rendering
harmless the residual magnetism of the core the parts being combined and
arranged to act substantially in the manner and for the purposes hereinbefore set
forth.
Deted thin 21th 1 of T..l.. 1000
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
Southampton Buildings, Chaucery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.
A Method of and Apparatus for Inflating Pneumatic Tyres, or Supplying any Loss through Leakage or other Cause, by Means of Liquefied Gases.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Method of and Apparatus for Inflating Pneumatic Tyres, or
Supplying any Loss through Leakage or other Cause, by
Means of Liquefied Gases.
I, BENNO KOHLMANN, of 4 Leipzigerstrasse, Leipzig-Reudnitz in the Kingdom
of Saxony and German Empire, Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a method of and apparatus for (1) inflating pneumatic
tyres with the necessary compressed air and (2) reinflating, quickly and easily,
pneumatic tyres from which, during use, some of the compressed air has escaped.
The apparatus for carrying out the invention is illustrated on the annexed sheet
of drawings; it consists of a steel bottle A containing a liquefied gas which has
no injurious action on india-rubber or metal. This bottle A, after having been
tested to the required pressure, has fitted in it a tee-piece B having a channel e
bored in it.
The branch B¹ of the tee piece is capable of being jointed gas tight to the
nipple D of the valve of the pneumatic tyre by means of a screw coupling c and so
that the channel e of the branch B' leads to the passage f of the nipple. The
nipple D is connected at d with the inner tube of the pneumatic tyre to be inflated
by means of an india-rubber valve capable of opening inwardly.
The channels e, e, of the tee-piece can be opened or closed, at the part shown on
the drawing, by means of a screw down valve b. When the valve b is opened the
liquefied gas passes from the space a to the channel e and thence through the
india-rubber valve into the inner tube of the tyre to be inflated. As soon as
the required pressure in the tyre (generally two atmospheres) has been reached,
(which pressure can be read off a pressure gauge fitted to the pneumatic tyre) the
valve bis closed, and, after the connection between the bottle A and the valve B
bas been broken by unscrewing the coupling nut c, the bottle A is also closed and
kept ready for the next inflation.
The tyre, which is now inflated with compressed air, automatically closes, as
usual, by means of the india rubber valve arranged at the part d of the nipple as
before stated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
1. The method of inflating or reinflating pneumatic tyres by means of a vessel
containing a liquefied gas, substantially as hereinbefore set forth.
2. The apparatus for inflating tyres consisting of the vessel A, containing
liquefied gas, provided with a tee piece B having channels e, and a screw down
valve b, substantially as hereinbefore described and shown on the drawings
annexed.
Dated this 29th day of October 1896.
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Improvements in Compressible Spaces for Use in Composing Types.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Jan., 1896-Accepted, 4th Apr., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Compressible Spaces for Use in Composing Types.
I, CHARLES FREDERICK HILDER, of Manor Road, East Molesey, in the County of
Middlesex, Mechanician, 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 composing types, especially when composing machines are employed, it is
convenient to use compressible spaces so that a line, including such spaces, being
composed of somewhat greater length than that which it has to occupy in the forme
can be readily justified by merely compressing it.
My invention relates to the construction of such compressible spaces as I shall
describe referring to the accompanying drawings shewing several forms to an enlarged
scale.
Fig. 1 is an edge view of a space formed in the following manner. A rectangular
strip of elastic metal twice the width of the space as shewn in front view in Fig. 2
is centrally slit to a certain extent upwards and downwards leaving a portion in
the middie not slit. It is bent as shewn in edge view in Fig. 3, and then one half
being folded over the other, it presents the form of which Fig. 1 is an edge view.
Fig. 4 is an edge view of a space formed by bending a strip of elastic sheet
metal in the form of a narrow inverted U, the lower portions of the limbs being
straight; Fig. 5 is an edge view of a strip bent into the form of an N. Fig. 6
is an edge view of a strip bent into the form of an [M.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. The construction of a compressible space substantially as described with
reference to Figs. 1, 2 and 3 by slitting, bending and folding a strip of elastic
metal.
2. The construction of compressible spaces by simply bending strips of elastic
metal to U, N, and M forms, substantially as described.
Dated this 28th day of January 1896.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Pneumatic Saddle for Cycles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd July, 1896-Accepted, 19th Sept.. 1896
An Improved Pneumatic Saddle for Cycles.
I, ERNST STRECKER, of 34 Tischlerbrücke Magdeburg in the Empire of
Germany Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a pneumatic saddle for cycles which is easy to repair
and of convenient form, which affords a hygienic seat without any restrictive effect
on the circulation of the blood.
The annexed drawing shows in Fig. 1 the plan view of the saddle and in Fig. 2
a section on liue X X of Fig. 1.
A metal tube a bent in a shape corresponding to the purpose is provided on its
upper side with a longitudinal slit band is fixed on the bows c in the known
manner upon the framing. The pneumatic tube d closed on all sides is surrounded
in the manner of a cover by a strap e the two longitudinal edges of which are
provided each with a thick swelling. After the strape has been placed uniformly
round the pneumatic tube these swellings are introduced into the mouth of the said
metal tube a and slid along to the other end of the tube; as they cannot escape
upwards through the narrow slit b, they keep the covering and the pneumatic tube
fixed upon the metal tube, the elasticity of the indiarubber giving a comfortable
seat. On the introducing end, the tube a is also split for a short distance on the
under side and slotted in order that the valve 9 of the pneumatic tube can pass.
Instead of the tube a a socket split longitudinally of any profile can be used. Such
a pneumatic saddle is protected against exterior injuries in the best manuer and
can eventually be easily repaired by any cyclist by drawing it out and removing the
protecting covering e.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is ;-
A pneumatic saddle for cycles having a conveniently bent tube or socket a with
upper slit in which the protecting cover e surrounding the pneumatic tube d is
fixed by means of the swellings fon its two edges substantially as set forth.
Dated this 23rd day of July 1896.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents to Applicant.