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Year: 1896

page_text: HERBERT EDMUND HOLLOWAY Engineer 32 Bilston Road Wolverhampton do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to-be as follows:-
My invention consists of an ordinary safety pin, on to this or rather, through
the eye at the spring end of pin, I thread a piece or band of round or flat elastic.
On one end of the elastic I attach a small button stud or flat cuff link, the holder
is then complete. The usefulness of this is that the button or otherwise would be
inserted through the centre holes of ouff, or if plain cuffs, with only the holes at
each end, then insert stud, or button through holes at the shoulder end of cuff,
then when the cuff or cuffs are at the required height up the arm, the safety pin
would be fastened to shirt sleave, this being done the elastic would allow of any
movement being made, without the cuff slipping over the hand, as is usual when
no protectorate is used.
HERBERT EDMUND HOLLOWAY.
HERBERT EDMUND HOLLOWAY Engineer 32 Bilston Road Wolverhampton 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 ordinary safety pin, on to this or rather through
the eye at spring end of pin I thread a piece or band of elastic (round or flat). Ön
the one end of the elastic I attach a small button, stud, or flat cuff link, then I
curl a flat piece of brass or metal round the elastic to fasten it on to pin. The
cuff holder is then complete.
When the button or otherwise is attached to the cuff and the safety pin fastened
up the shirt sleeve to any required height the cuff will give with any movement
of the arm as is not the case with any other holder, owing to their being made of
too great a strength and of a different idea.
My invention has the novel features of being light, useful, and of cheap pro-
duction. It is also effective as an ornament to the cuff, owing to their being made
with a light elastic band. This together with the stud or otherwise attached to
the one end and an ordinary safety pin at the other end are the distinct features
of my invention I wish to protect.

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 cuff holder consisting of an elastic band carrying at one end a button or
the like which is connected to the cuff and being attached at the other end to a
safety pin so that a certain amount of play is allowed when the arm is moved
owing to the elasticity of the connecting band.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Clasps or Catches for Purses, Letter Cases, and Similar Articles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Improvements in or relating to Clasps or Catches for Purses, Letter
Cases, and Similar Articles.
CHARLES ASPREY and GEORGE EDWARD ASPREY 8 Sherwood Street Golden
Square W Silversmiths do hereby declare the nature of this invention: to be as
follows:-
A clasp, catch or fastener made in gold, silver or other metal suitable for purses
letter cases, notefolds &c, made with a box or compartment to contain a watch,
the centre of front of catch open showing dial of the watch.
CHAS. ASPREY.
G. E. ASPREY,
Improvements in or relating to Clasps or Catches for Purses, Letter
Cases, and Similar Articles.
CHARLES ASPREY and GEORGE EDWARD ASPREY Silversmiths 8 Sherwood Street
Golden Square London W do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
A clasp, catch or fastener suitable for purses, letter cases, or similar goods;
same being made as a box to contain a watch, compass or similar article with.
centre of front open. The box A in accompanying drawings is constructed with
a closed cavity B at bottom, fitted with 2 bars C, with 2 springs D for the purpose
of keeping bars close together; also a mount E for fixing on flap of purse or other
article, to fit close over the box and furnished with a peg F with 2 grooves at sides,
which when forced between the bars is held tight by the springs keeping bars in
the grooves. The centre of mount E is also open to show whatever is fitted inside
the box.

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 combined clasp, catch or fastener, with watch or similar article as above for
the purposes described.
An Improved Portable Plate Rack.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Apr., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 1st Jan., 1897-Accepted, 1st Apr., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Portable Plate Rack.
CHARLES WINGROVE SPONG 30 Holmewood Road South Norwood Shipping Agent
I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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An improved portable plate rack. It consists of an oblong square frame of wood
iron other material, which frame is supported by uprights or legs, transverse
bars or stops are fixed upon it, or niches are made on the inside edges, into or
between which the plates are placed for draining. Cross bars are fixed at or near
the top of the uprights or legs to serve as handles, by which the rack may be lifted
with the plates therein (after draining) on to a table or dresser board in order that
they may be then & there taken out and placed upon the dresser shelves.
Uprights or standards are placed midway or other parts of the length of the frame
for the plates to lean against.
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CHARLES WINGROVE SPONG 6 Limes Road Croydon Surrey late of 30 Holmewood
Road, South Norwood Shipping Agent. I 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:-
It consists of a wooden frame A on the inside edges of the sides of which are
notches B cut in a slanting direction into which plates are put to drain, and under
these notches are transverse wires C to prevent the plates from canting.
The sides of the frame may be heightened as shown in Fig. 3 so as to provide a
rest for a wire tray D m Fig. 2 to be placed thereon for the purpose of draining
very small plates.
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 method of supporting the plates in a proper position for draining without
the aid of upright supports.
2. The novelty of the construction of the rack generally.
3. The advantage of moving the rack with the plates therein, from one place to
another with safety.
An Improved Fire-iron.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fire-iron.
I, WALTER PLACE, of 33, London Street, Sonthport, Lancashire, Estate
Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In breaking cobs of coal in a fire-grate it is usually necessary to employ the
point of the poker, which is held in an inclined and nearly vertical position. In
order to do this a person must therefore rise and stand close to the fire; and it is
to obriate this inconvenience and to more readily break coal in a fire-grate that
my invention has for its object.
This invention consists in forming a projection or hammer head upon the head
of an ordinary poker, for the purpose of more easily breaking coal in a fire-grate.
Such projection may be wrought or cast with the poker or be welded thereto.
The sides of the projection are suitably curved or inclined so as to offer no
impediment when the poker is used to stir up a fire.
Dated this 3rd day of January 1896.
J. A. COUBROUGH,
Registered Patent Agent,
10 St. George's Crescent, Liverpool, Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Fire-iron.
I, WALTER PLACE, of 33, London Street, Southport, Lancashire, Estate
Agent, do hereby declare the nature of the said invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
In breaking cubs of coal in a fire-grate it is usually necessary to employ the
point of the poker, which is held in an inclined and nearly vertical position. In
order to do this a person must therefore rise and stand close to the fire; and it is
to obviate this inconvenience and to more readily break coal in a fire-grate that my
invention has as its object.
This invention consists in forming a projection or hammer head upon the head of
an ordinary poker, for the purpose of more easily breaking coal in a fire-grate.
Such projection may be wrought or cast with the poker or be welded thereto.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which
Figure 1 shews my improved fire-iron, and
Figures 2 and 3 are front and side views to a larger scale of the head of a poker
constructed according to my invention.
A denotes the handle of the poker, B the head, and C a projection or hammer
head formed thereon.
The sides of the projection are suitably curved or inclined so as to offer no
impediment when the poker is used to stir up a fire.
The projection C may be flat-faced as shewn in the drawing, or may be knife-
edged or pointed.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The formation of a projection or hammer bead upon the head of a poker,
substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.
Dated this 28th day of January 1896.
J. A. COUBROUGH,
Registered Patent Agent,
10 St. George's Crescent, Liverpool, Agent for the Applicant..
Improvements in Cardboard Boxes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 25th June, 1897-Accepted, 7th Aug., 1897
Improvements in Cardboard Boxes.
I, CHARLES CHAPMAN, of Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, in the County of Derby,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to boxes each made out of a single sheet of cardboard cut
and creased so that it can readily be folded to form and locked together by tongues
in it.
A six sided box is made from a sheet cut and creased as shown in Figure 1. The
portions a b c and d are first folded into a square tube and the flap e is pasted or
otherwise secured to a. The ends of the tube are then closed by folding over the
flaps f g h and j in the order named and tucking in the noses of the flaps j between
the flaps f and g.
Dated this 5th day of October 1896.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cardboard Boxes.
I, CHARLES CHAPMAN, of Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, in the Connty of Derby
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 boxes each made out of a single sheet of cardboard cut
and creased so that it can readily be folded to form and locked together by tongues
in it.
A six sided box is made from a sheet cut and creased as shown in Figure 1 of the
drawings lodged with the Provisional Specification. The portions a b c and d are first
folded into a square tube and the flap e is pasted or otherwise secured to a. The ends
of the tube are then closed by folding over the flaps f g h and j in the order named
and tucking in the noses h of the flaps j between the flaps f and g.
It will be seen that whilst the usual method of fastening up folding boxes is by
first turning down two opposite flaps and then securing remaining flap or flaps thus
leaving two open niches at each end where flaps are folded, according to this invention
the ends of the box or case are secured by folding in rotation in this manner leaving
only one open niche at the end of the case.
The same method of construction is equally applicable to boxes with eight or other
number of sides.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is
1. Boxes having the ends c osed by flaps, attached to the sides and folded inwards
in succession, part of the last flap being tucked in under one of the other flaps.
2. Boxes substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
Dated this 9th day of June 1897
CHARLES CHAPMAN.
Improved Luggage Labels.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th July, 1896-Accepted, 29th Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Luggage Labels.
JOHN MAXFIELD 326 Liverpool Road London N. Manufacturer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to he
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention relates to luggage labels or tags.
Hitherto it has been the practice to place on either side of a piece of manilla
paper or linen forming the label, small circular washers of manilla making three
thicknesses, the triple thickness being perforated to receive the string for tying
the label to parcels &c. But with this class of label you do not obtain the full
strength of the manilla, for when sufficient strain is brought to bear on the label
a small triangular piece, starting from the washer, becomes detached from the
label.
In my improved label I cement a strip of manilla or other tough material on
either side of the label, right across the top as shown in drawing Fig. 1.
1 preferably use two separate pieces as they create a more equal resistance on
the main label. I can also use different colored strips to make the label more
attractive.
A label made in this manner will bear twice the amount of strain as the
ordinary washer labels, as the strain is more equally distributed across the full
width of label.
Having now particularly described aud ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :
A luggage label or tag with a piece of manilla or other tough material, cemented
ou either side right across the label, as shown and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 27th day of July 1896
JOHN MAXFIELD.
Improvements in Blacking for Leather and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1896-Accepted, 20th June, 1896
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Blacking for Leather and the like.
I, KARL THON, of 10, Hohe Bleichen, Hamburg, 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:-
The blacking prepared according to the following process renders leather pliable,
waterproof and immediately, without brushing, brilliantly polished. The leather
is also preserved by means of the new blacking and remains soft and free from
cracks. The usual periodical greasing of the shoes, harness and the like is also
done away with as this operation takes place along with the cleaning. The
absolute impermeability to water attained by the use of this blacking causes the
same to be especially suitable for fishermen whilst the polish remains unaltered
through the most unfavourable weather. These advantages are chiefly secured by
adding to a liquid polish consisting principally of an alcoholic solution of rosin
de-acidulated and saponified Olein and tanning material. The leather readily
assimilates this mixture and remains permanently soft because further tanning
material is constantly supplied to it by means of the blacking, whereas leather long
treated with the usual blacking absorbs moisture readily and becomes hard after
drying. For the purpose of diminishing the brittleness of the polish Copaiva
balsam is added.
The practical carrying out of the operation may be by way of example conducted
as follows:-The solution of rosin is produced by mixing a solution of 200 grammes
Manilla-copal, and 100 grammes Sandarac in about 800 grammes 95% alcohol
with a solution of 50 grammes of American rosin in 700 grammes of 95% alcohol
with addition of 50 grammes of Copaiva balsam.
I next dissolve 50 grammes of tannin in anhydrous glycerine and 60 grammes
Catechu in 95% alcohol; both solutions are mixed together with 25 grammes of
olein which has previously been digested with soda until it is completely saponified.
A little aniline black is added as a colouring mixture and the fluid is added to the
above named mixtures.
The blacking produced by this process has nothing in common with varnishes
which must be laid on with a brush and with which consequently there is always
more or less peeling off of the coatings which are given.
In consequence of its extreme fluidity a few drops suffice for a pair of shoes..
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 process for the preparation of blacking characterised by the addition of
de-acidulated and saponified Olein and Tannin to an alcoholic solution of Rosin.
2. In the process set forth in Claim 1 the addition of Copaiva balsam to the
material.
Dated this 17th day of March 1806
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
31, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements relating to Advertising on Toilet Paper.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Feb, 1896-Accepted, 4th Apr., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Advertising on Toilet Paper.
I, FREIHERR FERDINAND AICHLBURG of Villach, Kärnten, in the Empire of
Austria, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to toilet paper on which is printed advertisements,
announcements, and so forth, of all kinds. I prefer to use ordinary cellulose paper
in large sheets which are cut up into smaller sheets of suitable size after the
printing is effected. The sheets are then made up into packets in such manner
that a certain number of sheets contain the same advertisements or announcements.
For example a series of advertisements may be repeated in every ten sheets so
that in a packet containing five hundred sheets the advertisements recur fifty
times. In this manner these advertisements may reach all classes of the population
and thus become very widely distributed. As a comparatively small number of
advertisements are presented to the reader at a time he naturally pays greater
attention to them than he would to advertisements in a newspaper, where frequently
hundreds of advertisements come before him once only. Furthermore in case the
reader becomes interested in any particular advertisement he takes the sheet
bearing it away with him and thereby avoids the necessity of copying the
advertisement or the relative address.
The toilet paper, printed on one side, instead of being made up into packets, may
be wound up into a roll in the above described order. In this case the sheets may
be defined in the usual way by perforations made preferably in the spaces between
the printed parts or otherwise.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
First. Toilet paper having advertisements, announcements or the like printed on
one side thereof, as described.
Second. The arrangement of sheets of toilet paper, having advertisements,
announcements or the like printed on one side thereof, in such manner that the
said advertisements, announcements or the like are repeated as described.
Dated this 10th day of February 1896.
F. F. AICHLBURG,
Per W. H. Beck,
115 Cannon Street, London, E.C., Agent.
F. F. AICHLBURG,
Per W. H. Beck,
115 Cannon Street, London, E.C., Agent.
Improved Centrifugal Hammer Mechanism for Cycle Bells.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 31st Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Centrifugal Hammer Mechanism for Cycle Bells.
I, PAUL SCHILLING, of Mehlis in Thuringia, Germany, Manufacturer of Iron
and Steel Goods, 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 centrifugal hammer mechanism for cycle
bells. Heretofore the balls of such hammer mechanism have been attached to spiral
springs fastened to the driving axle. This mode of attachment of the balls has not
been found sufficiently durable and reliable and the balls are easily liable to
become lost.
This invention has reference to a construction of centrifugal hammer mechanism
in which these disadvantages are obviated.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawing shows partly in side elevation and partly in
vertical section, and Fig. 2 in sectional plan, both to an enlarged scale, a cycle-
bell provided with centrifugal hammer mechanism according to this invention.
As will be seen therefrom the balls a are pivotally suspended froin the cross-
bearer of the driving-axle c by means of lever arms b so that when the
driving-axle c is put into rapid rotation, they will be raised in consequence of their
centrifugal force, into the position represented in dotted lines in Fig. 1 and cause
the bell to sound.
During upward turning movement of the balls a and arms b the noses or
extensions of the arms & press against a plate d mounted to work vertically on
the driving-axle c and force this plate against a coiled spring f encircling the axle c
so as to compress this spring which consequently offers a certain resistance to the
rising of the balls.
As the driving-axle e comes to rest, the balls a return automatically to their
position of rest in consequence of their own weight and in consequence also of the
action of the spring.
As will be obvious from the construction described the balls cannot become
loose and the centrifugal hammer mechanism thereby rendered prematurely useless.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
Centrifugal hammer mechanism for cycle-bells in which the balls are pivotally
suspended from a cross bearer c' of the driving-axle c by means of arms b and are
controlled by a spring that encircles the driving axle and acts upon noses or
extensions 6 of the arms b substantially as described and shown.
Dated this 30th day of September 1896.
F. WISE HOWORTH,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1896-Accepted, 30th May, 1896
F. 2 is a specimen of the invention itself.
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.) All that part or parts of the invention namely the shape and configuration
of the wire as shewn in Fig. 2 the collar B B screw nut D D as novel and
original.
(2.) All the shape and configuration of the hard wood cap H to be used in
bottling.
Dated this 1st day of April 1896.
JOHN LEADER SEYMOUR.
Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 17th Apr., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
I, FRANK BLAKE HOPEWELL of Cambridge House, Coventry Park, Streatham,
London, Cycle Tyre 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:-
My invention relates to improvements in the form of what are known as single
tube pneumatic tyres, and has for its object to construct them of such a shape that
they may be used on metal rims such as those which are now in common use for
tyres known as Dunlop, Welch, Clincher and other tyres.
The rims now in use for tyres such as the last mentioned ones are of such a form
that they are are unsuited for single tube tyres which are attached by cement, by
reason of their peculiar form, which prevents an inflated single tube tyre from
coming into contact with the rim except along certain lines, and thus the cement
does not adhere to the rim over its whole surface, but adheres along these lines
only, and so holds the tyre into its seat very imperfectly..
I construct the inner surface of my tyres-that is to say the surface which is
covered with cement, of a form corresponding to the form of the rim, that is to say,
having grooves where the rim has ridges, and raised or thickened parts where the
rim is hollow so that when the tyre is inflated it will sit on the entire surface of
the rim and thus enable the cement to get a firm hold over the whole of that
surface. To enable my invention to be more readily understood I will describe the
same by the aid of the accompanying drawings in which Figs. 1 & 2 show
transverse sections of tyres made according to my invention and adapted to fit a
rim corresponding to the form of the base of the tyre illustrated.
A is that part of the tyre which is attached to the rim C by cement having
thickened or raised parts C to fit into the hollow part of the rim, and grooves or
indentations D to fit on the ridges of the rim. The thickened or raised parts
indentations or grooves vary according to the form of the rim to which it is desired
to attach the tyres. A tyre constructed in this manner is suitable for use on any
of the rims now in use of a shape corresponding to that of the tyre.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what 1
claim is ;-
Constructing single tube tyres to be attached to the rim by cement substantially
in the manner described.
de of December 1896
THEO. MCKENNA,
17-18 Basinghall Street, E.C., Agent.
An Improvement in Nose bags for Horses.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th June, 1896-Accepted, 25th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Nose bags for Horses.
I, The Right Honourable DOUGLAS MACKINNON BAILLIE HAMILTON
COCHRANE, EARL OF DUNDONALD, of 34 Portman Square, in the County of
London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to a nosebag so constructed that ample supply of air is
afforded for the breathing of the horse while the bag is in use, and that the
bottom is protected from injury and wear when the bag is placed or rubbed on the
ground, as I shall describe referring to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a side view and Fig. 2 is a plan of a nosebag according to my
invention.
Fig. 3 is a part section of the bottom drawn to an enlarged scale.
The bag is made of tightly woven canvas so as to be practically waterproof so
that it can be used for holding liquid..
I fix across the upper part of the bag a strap A which coming in front of the
horse's nose provides that there is always an open space B between it and the
front of the bag for passage of air.
To the bottom of the bag I fix a canvas border C in which there are a number
of eyelets through which I lace thick cord or rope D which bending over the
edges of the border C and extending across the bottom of the bag, being
also knotted at numerous points, forms a base for the bag when it stands on
the ground, protecting the border and bottom of the bag. When the cord or
rope itself becomes worn, it can easily be removed, and a fresh one can be
substituted for it.
To prevent the contents of the bag from being readily thrown out a piece of
pervious fabric is preferably fixed across the passage at E.
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 :-
A nosebag made with a cross strap at its upper part and a border with eyelets
laced with cord or rope, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 24th day of June 1896.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Process for Manufacturing Artificial Whalebone.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th June, 1896-Accepted, 19th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Process for Manufacturing Artificial Whalebone.
J, WILHELM HUNKEMÖLLER, of 103, Leidschestraat, Amsterdam, in the Kingdom
of Holland, 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 :-
The object of my invention is a process for manufacturing a new product intended
as a substitute for whalebone, the said process consisting in a method of treating
butcher's bone-refuse.
Animals' bones are stripped of their fat; then treated with hydrochloric acid
(spirit of salt), or by any other suitable method, to dissolve the calcareous parts
(phosphates of lime and such like). The cartilaginous substance is then steeped in a
solution of chrome-alum until it is completely saturated, then dried and cut into
strips according to requirements. The strength of the solution of chrome-alum is
15-30 parts of chrome-alum to 100 parts of water.
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 process of manufacturing a new article intended to be used instead of whalebone
or as a substitute therefor, the said process consisting in steeping the cartilaginous
part of animals' bones in chrome-alum until the same is completely saturated
therewith, after which they are dried and cut up into strips of suitable width,
substantially as above described.
Dated this 16th day of June 1806
ROBERT E. PHILLIP8, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer & Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Fur.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1896-Accepted, 29th Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Fur.
I, JOSEF BIERMANN, of 3 Rochstrasse, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
My invention relates to the manufacture of artificial fur. Its essential feature
consists in the use of lamb skius for the manufacture of artificial beaver and nutria
skins. For this purpose the lamb skins are dyed with nutria colours and then
combed. A silky gloss may finally be imparted to the skin by ironing with acid.
By way of example I will proceed to describe how my said invention may be
carried into effect.
The lamb ki
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Fur.
I, JOSEF BIERMANN, of 3 Rochstrasse, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
My invention relates to the manufacture of artificial fur. Its essential feature
consists in the use of lamb skius for the manufacture of artificial beaver and nutria
skins. For this purpose the lamb skins are dyed with nutria colours and then
combed. A silky gloss may finally be imparted to the skin by ironing with acid.
By way of example I will proceed to describe how my said invention may be
carried into effect.
The lamb shine are placed in a soap water bath and then pressed out.
Then I dissolve,
1 part by weight of ursol D (para-phenylendiamin),
2 parts by weight of ursol P (para-amidophenol),
1 part by weight of pyrogallic acid,
50 parts by weight of hydrogen dioxide, and
4 parts of ammonia,
in hot water and dilute the same with cold water until the desired tint is
obtained.
The skins are now brushed with this solution of colour or dipped into the same
and then dried, the hair of the skin being then combed out by means of a
wire comb.
For producing a silky gloss the skins may finally be ironed with acid.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is-
1. The manufacture of beaver and nutria imitations which consists in dyeing
lamb skins with nutria colours and then combing the same.
2. The manufacture of beaver and nutria imitations which consists in dyeing
lamb skins with nutria colours then combing and ironing the same with acid.
Dated this 22nd day of February 1896.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Strainer and Press for Culinary and other Purposes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 20th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Strainer and Press for Culinary and other Purposes.
I, FREDERICK CHARLES CLAYTON 15 North Street Leeds, Straw Hat.
Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The nature of this invention is a perforated cylindrical press. For effectually
ejecting liquids from vegetables, fruits, meats, or anything of a pulpy nature
requiring condensing or solidyfying. It has a perforated cylinder, with a deep rim
in the form of a dish sloping inwards to size of cylinder on the top of which it is
fixed. The bottom is perforated and loose, resting on a rim. The ram is loose.
and fits the cylinder in an easy manner; which when pressed down on the pulpy
matter ejects the liquids therefrom as before mentioned.
Fig. 1 represents cylinder perforated.
Fig. 3 loose bottom of cylinder also perforated, for the easy ejectment of the
liquids.
Fig. 2 is the sloping rim in which the pulpy matter is first placed preparatory to
the loose ram, Fig. 4 heing brought to bear on the pulpy matter requiring
condensing or solidyfying. Fig. 5 ring for suspending same.
Having now fully described the nature and construction of my invention I
declare my claim is.-
The combination of the perforated cylindrical press. Fig. 1 cylinder perforated.
Fig. 2 sloping rim. Fig. 3 loose perforated bottom. Fig. 4 loose ram. Fig. 5-
ring to suspend same. Constructed substantially in the manner shown and
described. And for the purpose set forth.
Dd the 12th day of April 1896
F. C. CLAYTON.
A Closet Shield and Pedestal Seat Brackets Combined.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Closet Shield and Pedestal Seat Brackets Combined.
THOMAS VENTOM Hardware Factor 172 New Kings Road Fulham S.W. do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention consists of an iron or other suitable metal shield to be placed in
front of a closet of the two piece variety or a closet of the one piece variety the
shield not being baked as part of the closet so as to form a portion of it, it may be
attached to the pan in any way that may be convenient to hide the unsightlyness of
the joints of the closet with the trap giving the advantages of the Pedestal Closet
as regards appearance & the two piece closets as regards convenience, also it may
be arranged that the shield shall be used with.a projection giving a convenience of
seat brackets, that the Closet Shield & Pedestal Brackets combined may be
adjusted & made in one or more pieces to suit the different varietys of closets.
November 12th 1896.
A Closet Shield and Pedestal Seat Brackets Combined.
THOMAS VENTOм Wholsale Sanitary Goods Merchant 172 New Kings Road
Fulham London S.W. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
A closet shield & pedestal seat brackets combined in iron or other suitable
metals.
(A) Shows a closet shield with plain sides for cheapness & to protect the closet
& trap & hide the unsightliness of the Joint, & to add to the stability of
closet.
(B) The upright brackets connected to the shield to take the support of brackets to
carry seat.
(C) The seat brackets constructed to build in the wall at back & supported in
front by the upright brackets referred to as B.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
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page_text: invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
(1) The combination of a closet shield & seat brackets in one or more pieces in
Iron or other suitable metals.
An Improved Chest Expander.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Chest Expander.
I ELIZA THOMSON 52 Compayne Gardens W. Hampstead N.W. Gentlewoman
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists of a collar with braces attached for expanding the chest,
and at the same time keeping the head erect-relieving the strain upon shoudlers
and round the arms. The collar is shaped to neck and on shoulders, and fastens in
front, to which 4 braces are joined two in front and two at back. They are also
fixed at the waist, to a waistband. A strap is carried from front brace, under
arms, & across shoulders.
An Improved Chest Expander.
I, ELIZA THOMSON, of 52 Compayne Gardens, West Hampstead, in the County
of Middlesex, 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:-
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which Fig. 1 is a
front view, and Fig. 2 is a back view of my improved chest expander shown as in
use. It consists of a collar a shaped to fit the neck and made wider at the sides
where it fits on the shoulders than at the front and back.
The collar is made to fasten in front with any suitable fastening a¹ and it carries
four braces b. b two being attached in front and two being attached at the back.
These braces 66 are attached at their lower ends to a waistband c provided with
any suitable fastening c¹. A strap d is connected to each of the braces band
passes under the arms, the rear ends of these straps being connected to a pad d¹
attached to the back braces 6' 6. A short distance piece d² connects the strap d
with the waistband c at each side under the arms and helps to keep the said straps
in position.
The braces b' and the straps d are provided with means whereby they may be
adjusted in length as shown in Figure 2.
By my improved construction of chest expander the following advantages are
obtained.
The collar prevents the unsightly projection of the chin which usually happens
when the shoulders are drawn back by the ordinary chest expanding braces whilst
the disagreeable tightness, which to some persons is unbearable, is avoided by the
attachment of the front straps bb to the collar instead of passing them directly
round the shoulders and under the armpits.

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. An improved chest expander consisting of a collar and a waistband connected
together with braces, the front braces being connected to a pad attached to the
back braces, which latter are adjustable, by means of adjustable straps 'passing
-under the arms, substantially as herein shown and described.
2. An improved chest expander, substantially as herein shown and described.
Dated November 27th 1896.
ELIZA THOMSON,
By Geo. Fred Bailey.
Improvements in Steam Engines.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 18th Apr., 18!6
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Steam Engines.
I, WILLIAM BATEMAN CRICHTON, of Vulcan Iron Works, Bradford, in the-
County of York, 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 :-
This invention relates to certain improvements in steam engines and relates more
particularly to that class known as closed engines, and has for its object the means
of tightening the glands of the valve spindles and piston rods from the outside of
the crank chambers without necessitating the removal of the cover, as is the case
with engines constructed as hitherto, and further to form the glands and support
therefor, in such a manner as to form a sufficient guide for the spindle.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will describe the same in.
detail by making reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings in which
Fig. 1 represents a side elevation of a closed engine having my improvement
added thereto.
Fig. 2 is a front view of same.
:
Fig. 3 is an enlarged sectional detail of a valve spindle and gland having my
arrangement added thereto, and
Fig. 4 is a sectional plan of same through line a. b.
In any convenient position on the inside of the crank chamber A. I secure a
bracket B. secured to the casting by a nut C. or in any convenient manner, and
mount thereon by means of a pin D. a bell crank lever E, one arm of which has a
rounded end and is in contact with gland F, the opposite end being in contact with
the screw G, by the operation of which the end of bell crank lever E. may be
raised in the direction of arrow, whereby the gland F. is driven further into the
stuffing box G¹, and consequently tightened without necessitating the removal of
cover, as is the case hitherto.
In place of the ordinary flange on the stuffing box G₁ I form segmental
extensions H. and H¹ thereon, which form a support for the gland F. and cause the
latter to act as a guide for the valve spindle J.
Although I have shewn and described my invention as applied to valve spindles,.
the appliance is identically the same as I use and claim in connection with the
piston rod.
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. A bell crank lever or the like E. and operating screw G. in combination
with the gland F. of a valve spindle J. or piston rod, all arranged substantially in
the manner and for the purpose herein before described.
2. The segmental extensions H. and H in combination with a gland F. and
stuffing box G¹ for the purpose of supporting the gland F. and forming a guide-
for the valve spindle or piston rod, all arranged substantially in the manner-
hereinbefore described and shewn.
Dated this 19th don
1000
JOHN WAUGH,
Agent for Applicant..
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Year: 1896

page_text: IDIONAL
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
I FRANK TATHAM, Cossall, Nottinghamshire, Lace Manufacturer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Each pipe of either of the usual shapes or materials is formed in halves, the bowl
and stem being joined in a vertical line, and encloses the bowl and short stem of a
clay pipe of the usual construction. The top of the outer bowl is reduced slightly
in diameter and screw threaded exteriorly to receive an interiorly screw threaded
hand or cap, the end of the stem is also reduced and screw threaded to receive
the screw threaded end of a mouthpiece. The band or cap and mouthpiece firmly
holds the two halves of the outer pipe together.
When the inner pipe becomes foul, the band or cap and mouthpiece being removed,
a clean inner pipe may be substituted for the foul one.
Dated this Twenty-sixth day of October 1896.
H. W. GOUGH, C.E.,
Agent.
Figure 1 shows a vertical sectional view of the bowl of an improved pipe taken at
a right angle to the stem.
Figure 2 shows a longitudinal view of the pipe with portion of the left half broken
away and the cap in section.
Each pipe of any of the usual shapes or materials is formed in halves, the bowl
and stem 1 being joined in a vertical line, the right half being shown at Figure 2.
The two halves enclose the bowl and short stem of a clay pipe 2 of the usual
construction. The outer bowl is reduced slightly at the top and screw threaded
exteriorly to receive an interiorly screw threaded cap 3. The end of the stem is also
reduced and screw threaded to receive the screw threaded end of a mouthpiece 5, the
lower end of the outer bowl has its right half cut to an angle to engage with an
angular recess 4 cut in the left half. Upon the two halves being placed together
enclosing a short stemmed clay pipe, they are firmly held together by the cap and
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page_text: mouthpiece, both being removed, a clean inner pipe may be substituted for a
foul one.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
The improvements in tobacco pipes substantially as described and illustrated in
the drawings annexed.
Dated this Twenty-third day of July 1897
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Sept., 1896-Accepted, 5th Dec., 1896
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 an improved soap composition for washing flannel and
the like and is composed of the following ingredients.
4
ordinary pailsful of water.
4
pounds of common yellow soap.
3 pounds of washing soda.
1
pounds of yellow resin.
1
handful of salt.
The resin is crushed and mixed with the soap which is sliced or cut up and then
boiled down in the water until dissolved, the other ingredients being added and

page_text: The mixture is used with hot water when required for washing purposes and the
garments are then wrung and hung out to dry.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1 The new or imnrored coon
Common yellow soap
Washing soda
Yellow resin
Salt.
To which is added a quantity of water & which are mixed together in the
proportions & manner hereinbefore stated.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1896.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.