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Improvement in Suspensory Poles for Running Curtains and other Moveable Weights.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Feb., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 25th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Suspensory Poles for Running Curtains and other
Moveable Weights.
JAMES RUSSELL, Cabinet Maker, of 50, Pembroke Road, Earl's Court, London,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows; -
or
Instead of the ordinary pole with rings, a hollow pole, either square
rounded is used with pairs of wheels (two wheels on one axle, running along
inside, a slit is cut all the way along the bottom of the pole, and through this
slit passes a hook from each axle, the hook being either fixed to the axle or
fastened to it by a swivel the curtain or weight being hung into the hooks.
The pole may be open at the top if necessary when it would become a hollowed
beam.
Dated this 27th day of February 1899
Improvement in Suspensory Poles for Running Curtains and other
Moveable Weights.
JAMES RUSSELL, Cabinet Maker, 50, Pembroke Road, Earlscourt Road,
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 ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
I use a tube of wood or A, B, C, D metal square or round with a slot H in
the under side-in this tube I place 2 wheels E with a spindle F running in
the centre of each wheel which run loose on spindle. On the spindle I place
a hook which passes through the slot-forming a travelling hook-G for
curtains or any movable weight.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is―
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A Street Lamp-lighter's Lighting Lamp.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Sept., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 15th May, 1900-Accepted, 11th Aug.,
1900
A Street Lamp-lighter's Lighting Lamp.
JOHN THOMAS BEE, Ironmonger, 18, Bolton Road, Walkden, near Bolton le
Moors, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To prevent explosions of gas or wind from putting out the light.
The gas from street lamp enters at perforated cylinder A as on drawing
herewith, B being inside of cylinder where gas ignites at C.
Tatal thin 1141, dov of Narambar 1800
A Street Lamp-lighter's Lighting Lamp.
JOHN THOMAS BEE, Ironmonger, 18, Bolton Road, Walkden, Bolton le Moors,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertamed in and by the
following statement:-
A street lamp lighters lighting lamp which prevents explosions of gas and
wind from putting out the fight. The lamp is made up 14" dia. brass tubing.
The top piece of tube being "long with perforated cap at top and two rows of
perforations round the tube. Rivited to the bottom end of 2 tube is a cone
1" deep belled to 2" across bottom of cone a circular piece being cut out of
bottom side of cone to allow a nose to be fitted in 11" projection 1" broad" deep.
When nose is fitted to cone a perforated plate is fitted underneath bottom of
cone and nose 11" hole being in perforated plate to allow piece of 1" tube 13"
long belled at top to 13" being fitted in centre of perforated plate projecting
through perforated plate inside of cone which forms a chamber inside of cone as
in B on the drawing filed with the Provisional Specification. The flame in oil
vessel reaching top of belled top tube as C on drawing ignites the gas and air
coming through the perforated plate at bottom of cone and nose as A into the air
chamber B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim 18:-
1. The cone.
2. The chamber inside of cone.
3. The perforated plate underneath bottom of cone.
Dated this Second day of July 1900.
JOHN THOMAS REL
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Dec., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 12th Sept., 1900—Accepted, 24th Nov., 1900
I, LIONEL JOHN PETERS, Art Taxidermist, of High Stone, Mount Sion, Tun.
Wells, Kent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
-
A cuff-link, consisting of two plates, (A) having attached to them, by a shank,
a piece of metal or wire; (B) which; when inserted in the cuff, and turned round
will retain the link in position.
The two plates are connected together by means of a chain; or series of links.
The piece of metal or wire (B) is fastened to the plate (a) so as to form a stud.
Two of these studs connected together by a chain or similar connection form a
link.
The principal idea consists in having the second plate or disc (B), behind the
plate (a).
Dated this 28th day of December 1899
I, LIONEL JOHN PETERS, High Stone, Mount Sion, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the follow-
ing statement:-
1
This invention consists of a new or improved form of cuff link, and for the
purpose of illustration, I will refer to the annexed drawings in which:-
Figure 1 is a perspective view shewing my invention.
Figure 2, side elevation.
a are the links or what may be termed the outer surfaces to which is attached
the plates or projections b, c being a connecting chain or such like. It will be
readily seen that the plates or projections 6 may be passed through the desired
aperture such as a cuff without necessitating so much damage as would ensue
in the case of an ordinary large link being passed through the buttonhole or
other aperture. Of course it will be no doubt seen that the essential feature of
my invention may be applied to other purposes besides cuff links.
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 cuff link substantially as described and illustrated herein and for the
purpose set forth.

page_text: 2. In cuff links or like fastenings, the employment of a plate or projection of
suitable shape attached to what may be termed the upper plate or link, a con-
necting chain or the like for attaching the two links together, said outer links
being of any suitable and convenient shape and configuration, substantially as
described and illustrated herein and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 8th day of September 1900.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Firelighters.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Firelighters.
I, WALTER STANLEY SMITH, of Potter Grange, Goole, in the County of York,
Firelighter Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
My improved firelighters consist of peat preferably sawn into suitable blocks,
or otherwise formed, then soaked or saturated with any suitable highly
inflammable material, then dried or partially. dried by passing through a furnace
or by other suitable means, so that the oil or other material is driven into the
peat blocks and leaves the outside of same comparatively dry and so clean to
handle.
I, WALTER STANLEY SMITH, of Potter Grange, Goole, in the County of York,
Firelighter 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 a method of producing a cheap, clean, and efficient
firelighter.
My improved firelighters consist of peat, which is sawn, moulded, or otherwise
formed into blocks or pieces of a suitable size and shape.
These blocks are soaked in or saturated with oil or other highly inflammable
liquid or substance (such as coal-tar products), and the said inflammable sub-
stance is then driven into the peat blocks, by passing the said blocks through
a chamber or furnace heated by steam pipes or other means to a temperature
ranging preferably from 200° F. to 350° F., care being taken not to overheat
the blocks and cause them to ignite. In this manner the external surface of
the block is left comparatively clean to handle, and the blocks therefore do
not require separate wrappers.
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: In the manufacture or preparation of firelighters from saturated peat blocks,
driving the oil or other inflammable substance into the said peat blocks by
passing them through a heated chamber, furnace, or the like, substantially as
and for the purpose set forth.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Bugle-horns, Trumpets, Cornets, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 29th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Bugle-horns, Trumpets, Cornets,
and the like.
I, WENZL STASEK, of 31, Izwor Bucharest, Roumania, 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 a method of transforming simple bugle-horns or cavalry
signal trumpets into trumpets, cornets and like instruments having a different sound
with mechanism for producing the notes, and vice versa as will be understood from
the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 shows a bugle horn for infantry in (F).
Figure 2 shows the same transformed into a B piston trumpet.
Figure 3 shows a cavalry signal trumpet in Eb.
Figure 4 shows the same transformed into a bass-trumpet.
This transformation is effected by arranging thereon a portion b provided with
pump or cylinder push pieces or keys taking the place of a piece a previously
removed. According to the type of trumpet with high or low pitch which it is
desired to produce from a bugle horn more or less coils or bends are required and
thus for a higher pitch a shortening, and for a lower pitch a lengthening of the air
passage takes place. By this means not only an alteration in the sound of the
instrument, but further and without having to remove the additional piece, it is
possible to alter the tone. Obviously whenever desired the original bugle horn can
be restored by a manipulation in reversed order.
No special tools are required for use in transforming the instruments and it is only
required to form the points of attachment of the additional piece in conformity with
the instrument. The piece for intercalation is advantageously secured by means of
a clamping or thumb screw c.
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 method of transforming bugle horns and signal trumpets of various types into
concert cornets or the like having a different tone and also note producing mechanism,
and vice versa, characterized by the intercalation of pieces provided with the note
producing mechanism of the pump or cylinder push key system, after having
previously if required, removed a corresponding piece from the instrument.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Toy.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1899-Accepted, 29th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Toy.
A communication by JOHANN LEONHARD HESS, of 5, Fabrikstrasse, Nuremberg, in
the Empire of Germany, Metal Toy Manufacturer.
I, GEORGE CECIL DYMOND, M.Inst. M.E., of the Agency for Foreign Patent
Solicitors, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, and 6, Bank Street, Manchester, both in the
County of Lancaster, 118, New Street, Birmingham, in the County of Warwick,
and 322, High Holborn, in the County of Middlesex, Patent Agent, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention has for its object a travelling toy mounted upon wheels which
may be drawn along the ground and which in its forward travel executes at the
same time a rocking or pitching movement.
For this object one pair of the running wheels, for instance the front ones, are
arranged as usual, whilst the rear wheel or pair of wheels are mounted eccentrically
on the rear axle of the toy. The said axle will consequently alter its position
relative to the ground on the rotation of the rear carrying wheel or wheels, and
the object dragged forward will thereby be caused to make an oscillating or
pitching movement.
In the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 shows a side view and
Figure 2 an end view of a small warship as an example.
a indicates the ship, on the under side of which revoluble axles b and c having
wheels d and e are mounted, and which ship can be dragged along the ground by
means of a cord h or the like. On one of the said axles, for instance (in Figure 1)
the rear axle c, the wheel e is eccentrically mounted in the central plane of the
warship, so that the axle c, on the toy being dragged forward, describes a circle
round the central point f of the wheel e. The alteration in position as regards
the height of the axle c at each revolution of the wheel e is thus transmitted to the
rear end of the warship a, so that the latter during its forward movement simul-
taneously executes an up and down rocking movement. In Figure 1 the warship
is shown in one position in full lines and in the other position in dotted lines.
Instead of one travelling wheel mounted eccentrically in the centre of the
axle c, two wheels may also be employed, which are eccentrically mounted at
both ends of the axle c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to
me by my foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is:-
A travelling toy having one or more eccentrically mounted running wheels (e)
adapted on the forward movement of the toy (a) to produce a pitching or rocking
movement by the rising and falling of the axle (c), substantially as described.
Dated this 22nd day of March 1899.
An Improved Trap for Flies and other Insects.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Aug., 1899-Accepted, 16th Sept., 1899
CUMI LEIE DI MULTICATION.
An Improved Trap for Flies and other Insects.
I, PETER THOMAS FERGUSON, of 66, High Street, Hawick, N.B., Confectioner,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the follow-
ing statement:—
This invention for an improved trap for flies and other insects has for its object
to provide a simple device which can be cheaply made and sold and is moreover
very effective in operation of the class in which beer, sugar, or the like is used as
a bait. This invention consists essentially in an improved arrangement of this
class of trap whereby it is made more effective.
And in order that this invention may be more readily understood reference is
had to the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings on which Fig. 1 is a
sectional elevation showing a trap constructed according to this invention and
Fig. 2 is a plan of the same.
The base plate A is placed upon a stand B shaped somewhat as shown. Several
openings A are formed in the base plate A and the stand B is recessed away at
the sides so that a passage is clear from underneath the base plate A through
the openings A' to the upper surface of the base plate A.
A dome shaped cover C is adapted to fit upon the base plate A. To secure it
in position a rim A2 and catches A³ on the base plate A are provided. An open-
ing C is formed at the top of the dome shaped cover C, and surrounding the
cover C there is an outer cover D provided with a ring D for hanging up if
desired.
Upon the central portion of the base plate A a piece of cloth or other suitable
material E and a piece of sponge F are secured by means of a nail G soaked in
beer and sprinkled with sugar to serve as a bait. Any other bait may of course be
used without departing from this invention.
This trap is stood in any convenient position or hung up by the ring D¹ and
flies attracted by the bait, will in order to get at it enter the dome shaped cover C
from underneath by crawling up the sides of the stand B and through the open-
ings A and most of them will then in endeavouring to find their way out again,
pass through the hole C into the space between the two covers where they become
stupefied, and cannot then escape.
The catches may be different from those illustrated without departing from this
invention. Also the shapes of the covers C and D can be varied somewhat.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is: :-
(1) An improved trap for flies and other insects comprising a base plate having
openings, a stand upon which said base plate is fitted and having its sides shaped
so that flies and other insects can pass from below through the openings in the
base plate, a dome shaped cover fitted upon said base plate by suitable catches
or the like having an opening at the top, bait secured in the middle of the base
A Combined Stethoscope. Thermometer, and Medical Percussion Scunding-apparatus.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Oct., 1859-Accepted, 18th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Stethoscope. Thermometer, and Medical Percussion
Scunding-apparatus.
I, Dr. FRANZ FRANKE, of Am Markt, Heide in Holstein, in the Empire of
Germany, Physician, 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 this invention is a stethoscope to which is added a suitable
appendage to allow the same to be used at the same time as a percussion hammer.
In order to have an instrument capable of allowing a complete diagnosis to be
made, the stethoscope is arranged to carry a pleximeter by the addition of a readily.
removable plate, while its inner space serves to protect the required clinical
thermometer.
One way of carrying out the subject matter of this invention is shown in the
accompanying drawings wherein Figure 1 is a longitudinal section, and Figure 2
a side view of this combination stethoscope.
As clearly shown in these drawings, the ear piece b is screwed on the hearing
tube or stem a so as to be readily disconnected therefrom, this ear piece b having
either a flat or a convex form as may be desired, while the tube a is enlarged
towards its end after the manner of a funnel. This end is preferably provided
with a screw thread upon which is screwed the ivory disc c serving as a pleximeter.
The conversion of the stethoscope into a percussion hammer is effected by the
attachment of a projection d to the hearing tube a, this attachment being provided
in any suitable manner with a hammer head e which should be readily removable.
The inner space of the tube or stem a may be advantageously utilized to receive
a readily removable clinical thermometer f, so that a physician may find in one
instrument a stethoscope, a percussion hammer, a pleximeter and a thermometer
without this instrument occupying any more space than the stethoscopes hitherto
used.
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 stethoscope characterized by its tubular stem being convertible into a
percussion hammer by the addition of an appendage 7, e, and the removal of the
ear piece.
2. An instrument of the kind above claimed in which a pleximeter c and a
thermometer f are fixed to its tubular stem so as to be readily removable there-
from, for the purpose of providing an instrument which is not merely a stethoscope
and a percussion hammer but carries likewise with it a pleximeter and a
thermometer.
1000
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
Chartered Patent Agents,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Pocket Galvanometer.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 29th Apr., 1899
An Improved Pocket Galvanometer.
I, CARL BEEZ, Engineer, of 6, Kirchnerstrasse, Frankfort on the Main, 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 :-
This invention relates to galvanometers suitable for carrying in the pocket and for
use by electrical engineers, particularly for the purpose of testing accumulator cells.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which
Figure 1 shows a galvanometer about to be placed in position for the testing of an
accumulator cell.
Figure 2 shows the instrument when not in use and with the contact carriers indi-
cated in dotted lines as connected together for carrying in the pocket.
Figures 3, 4, and 5 are sections through the contact carriers a and b.
In constructing a galvanometer in accordance with the present invention two con-
tact carriers or holders a and b (Figures 2 to 5) are provided one of which a is
securely connected by the connecting cord c with the galvanometer, while the other b
is loose or detachable from the instrument. When in use the contact carrier bis
screwed into the galvanometer by means of the screw thread d, but when in disuse
the point of this contact carrier f is inserted into the annular passage shown in
Figure 3, while the contact point e in the other holder is inserted into the annular
passage shown in Figure 4. The detachable contact holder b is shown in position in
dotted lines in Figure 2. In this manner the contact points e and ƒ are protected
when not in use.
The mechanism of the galvanometer itself is arranged in the usual well known
manner.
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 a pocket galvanometer the arrangement of contact carriers or holders as
illustrated, one of which is securely connected with the galvanometer by a conducting
cord, while the other is detachable and can be screwed into the instrument itself or
detached therefrom and inserted into the other contact holder when the instrument
is not in use for the purpose of protecting the contact points.
2. The improved contact carrier or holder for use on pocket galvanometers as
herein before described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 24th day of March 1899.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, and
25, Cross Street, Manchester, Agents.
An Improved Instep Stiffener for Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Nov., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Jan., 1900 - Accepted, 21st July,
1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Instep Stiffener for Boots and Shoes.
I, ALBERT BRAMMER, of 47 Westfield Road, Leeds, in the County of York,
Boot Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention consists of a specially constructed tongue or flap to the instep
of boots and shoes for persons requiring support by reason of disease or natural
weakness and for this purpose I provide a strip of leather or other suitable
material having inserted therein one or more metal strips or stiffeners similar
to an ordinary corset thus giving support to the front portion of the foot, or
instep which in deformed feet has to bear the full weight of the body, more or
less. The said flap or tongue is also perforated to allow the moisture to escape.
Dated this 24th day of November 1899.
An Improved Instep Stiffener for Boots and Shoes.
1, ALBERT BRAMMER, of 47 Westfield Road, Leeds, in the County of York.
Boot 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 of a specially constructed tongue or flap to the instep
of boots and shoes for persons requiring support by reason of disease or natural
weakness and for this purpose I provide a tongue or flap having one or more
strips of spring metal covered with the usual leather or other suitable material
similar to the bones or stiffener of an ordinary corset thus giving such support
to that weak or deformed portion of the foot or leg enabling it to move comfort-
ably and receive the weight of the body above. The said tongues are duly per-
forated to allow any moisture of the feet to escape-and they may be permanantly
fixed to the boot or shoe, or a movable article as in some cases it may be that
the said tongue should be at one side or the other By referring to the accom-
panying drawings it will be seen that Fig. 1 shews the complete tongue with
the spring metal strip or stiffener 61 sewn in, also the perforations d2 as afore-
said. c1 and 2 are holes through which laces or other fasteners f may be used
either to lace with the boot or otherwise. The said tongue may be an addition
to, or replace the present tongue now used. Fig. 2 is a section shewing the
metal strip or spring as aforesaid.

page_text: I do not bind myself to any form of design or the number of metal strips as
the requirements of deformed feet are necessarily various.
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 loose or permanant metal or composite tongue as herein shewn and
described.
(2) The lace or strap for keeping same in position as herein shewn and
described.
Dated this 2nd day of January 1900
ALBERT BRAMMER.
Improved Soap Holder.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improved Soap Holder.
I, ALFRED WRIGHTSON, of 134, Victoria Road, Scarboro., in the County of
Yorkshire, Ironmonger, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
As to improvements in soap holders, being in itself a tray made of wire, and
so constructed that it will hold itself firmly without the aid of screw, nut, bolt,
or other fasteners; and is for the use on pails, bowls, baths, and such like vessels,
at the same time, being in no way a fixture or part of the said vessels, but is an
arrangement in itself, to add to, or detach from the said pails, bowls, baths or
the like. The holder being made of wire bent to form the three sides of a
square, the one side to form the front, the two sides to form the ends, each end
terminating with a hook, the hooks being bent at such an angle that the said
holder will form a perfect tray, or pocket, when attached to the said pail, bowl,
bath, or the like vessel.
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+1 1000
ALFRED WRIGHTSON.
I, ALFRED WRIGHTSON, of 134, Victoria Road, Scarborough, in the County of
York, Ironmonger, 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 detachable holder or receptacle for soap which
clips or hooks upon the upper edge of a pail, bath, or other like vessel.
The said holder is constructed most conveniently of one length of wire, which
is bent into the form shown in the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1
represents the soap holder in front elevation, and Figure 2 a side view of the
same as it is clipped or hung to the side of a pail.
The holder is represented at A A and the hooks or clips by which it is sus-
pended from the upper edge of a pail at B B, but these hooks are integral with
the wire forming the rest of the holder. The side of an ordinary pail in section
is represented at C and a piece of soap contained in the holder at D, where it
is supported out of contact with the water contained in the pail, thereby prevent-
ing waste.

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:-
A detachable holder for soap, formed of wire, and adapted to be clipped or
hooked upon the upper edge of a pail or other like vessel, in the manner de-
scribed and as represented in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 12th day of September 1899.
A. WRIGHTSON,
134, Victoria Road, Scarborough.
Year: 1899

page_text: 1, BARTHOLOMAUS SARIA, of 28, Hammersteindamm, Hamburg, in the Empire
of Germany, Brewer, 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 invention, the subject of the present application, has reference to shoes
used by maltsters. For the protection of the malt, the shoes now in use are
provided with india rubber soles. This certainly renders the tread of the
maltster lighter; but the shoes still have this defect, that the whole sole treads
on, and thus damages the malt.
The object and effect of the invention forming the subject of the present
application is to reduce to a minimum the surface with which the maltster's foot
touches the ground.
The invention is represented in the annexed drawing, Figure 1 being a view
from below, and Figure 2 a side view.
The wooden sole of the slioc, which is provided with a leather upper a in
the ordinary way, is provided with excisions d at various points, for the purpose
Such insertions e are placed in
of receiving insertions e, made of india-rubber.
the following positions, viz.: one in an excision at the point; one in an excision
on the left, and one on the right sides of the middle part of the sole; one in an
excision on the right and one on the left sides of the front edge of the heel; and
one in an excision on the back edge of the heel. The insertions e for the toe,
and the back edge of the heel, differ from the side insertions e', being made
broader, corresponding to the shape of the heel and to the point of the shoe, in
order to present a better bearing surface.
The insertions é are so formed that the actual bearing surface is only very
slight. To this end they are bulged on the backward and inward edges respec-
tively, and kept as narrow as possible at the lower end. The side insertions e¹
are rounded off downwards. The insertions ce are provided with pins f which
fit into corresponding holes g, bored in the excisions d. The insertion e¹ can
therefore be removed quickly from the sole, and re-inserted just as easily;
according as to whether the maltster's shoe is to be used in the vat or outside
the vats.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:-
1. A maltster's shoe, having excisions or recesses dat places as described, and
insertions (ee) placed in said excisions or recesses; for the purpose specified.

page_text: 2. A maltster's shoe having insertions e e¹, the said insertions, having pins f
fitting into corresponding holes gin the bottom of the shoe, and being detachable:
substantially as set forth and shewn in the drawings.
Dated this 10th day of January. 1899.
CHEESBROUGH & ROYSTON,
Applicant's Patent Agents, 15, Water Street, Liverpool.
Improvements in Seltzogenes or Apparatus for Aerating Liquids.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Apr., 1900-Accepted, 23rd June, 1900
Improvements in Seltzogenes or Apparatus for Aerating Liquids.
I, VICTOR ERNEST JULES DURAFORT, of 162, Boulevard Voltaire, Paris, in the
Republic of France, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
This invention relates to devices for closing gas containers of seltzogenes of
the kind described in the Specification of Letters Patent No. 2464 of A.D. 1898
granted to me.
The self closing stoppers of these gas containers have been formed of small
metallic valves bearing against the edge of the mouth of the gas discharge con-
duit. I have found that it is preferable to effect this closing in the manner
hereinafter described.
In the opening at the upper part of the gas container a hollow piece is secured
so that the joint between this hollow piece and the opening is tightly closed. The
inner diameter of the upper part of the said hollow piece is larger than that of
the lower part; and the upper part is provided with an internal screw, whilst
the lower part is smooth. The bottom of the said hollow piece is provided with
an opening for the passage of carbonic acid gas, above which opening is a piston-
like piece of ebonite or any other suitable substance situated in the interior of
the smooth lower part of. the said hollow piece. This piston has an external
diameter which is slightly smaller than that of the said lower part of the hollow
piece so that it can easily slide in the said part and allow a free passage for the
gas between it and the inner wall of the hollow piece. The upper part of the
said piston-like piece is covered by an india rubber or other flexible washer.
In the upper part of the said hollow piece a stopper is screwed; the joint
between this stopper and the hollow piece being rendered tight by a washer of
tin or lead or the like which is compressed by screwing the stopper home.
This stopper is provided along its longitudinal axis with a central perforation
by which the displacement of the piston-like piece (which bears on its lower end)
is effected, and through which the gas is discharged. In order to cause a dis-
charge of the gas, slight and abrupt blows are given to the upper part of the
piston-like piece by means of a rod introduced into the central perforation of the
stopper. When downward pressure upon the piston-like piece is discontinued
the pressure existing in the container will re-apply it strongly against the lower
edge of the stopper, thus rendering any escape of gas impossible.
Dotad this 4th day of August 1899
JOHNSONS & WILLCOX,
47, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agents.
.
Improvements in Seltzogenes or Apparatus for Aerating Liquids.
I, VICTOR ERNEST JULES DURAFORT, of 162, Boulevard Voltaire, Paris, in the
Republic of France, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
Price 871
Improvements in Mechanism for Running Curtain Poles.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Mechanism for Running Curtain Poles.
I, JAMES RUSSELL, of 50, Pembroke Road, Earls Court, London, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A groove is cut in the pole all along the upper side, and a wheel on an axle
is fixed accross the upper part of the rings, the rings at the top being cut
away sufficiently to allow space for the wheel, as the rings are slipped onto the
pole, the wheel slips into the groove, so that the whole weight of the curtain
is taken by the wheel running in the groove.
Of course rings altogether may be dispensed with & the curtain being directly
on the axles of the wheels if so desired.
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1000
improvements in mechanism for Kunning Curtains on roles,
I, JAMES RUSSELL, Cabinet Maker, of 50, Pembroke Road, Earls Court, London,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
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A groove is made in the pole (E) all along the upper side, and a wheel or
ball (C) on an axle (D) is fixed across the upper parts of the rings (A)-the rings
at the top being cut away (at B, B) sufficiently to allow space for the wheels or
balls. As the rings are slipped on the pole, the wheels or balls slip into the
groove so that the whole weight of the curtain is taken by the wheels or balls
running in the groove.
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 wood or metal pole provided with a groove constructed and arranged as
shewn in the drawings, for the runners of curtain carriers.
2. The manufacture and use of curtain carriers as shewn in the drawing.
Dated this 18th day of November 1899.
JAMES RUSSELL.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Mar., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 24th May, 1899-Accepted, 21st Oct., 1899
I. GEORGE EDWARD ARTHUR HOLDSWORTH, of 47, Denmark Villas, Hove,
Sussex, late Captain, The Buff' East Kent Regiment, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
An improved method of fixing and securing roughs sharps caulks studs cogs &c.
to horse shoes and allowing of their removal and the replacing with new at will
without taking off the shoe the invention consists of a dove tailed shaped_tongue
fixed to the shoe and a corresponding indentation or grove in the rough so as
to fix the rough to the shoe or the dove tail tongue or spring dovetail may be
fixed to the rough with the corresponding indentation or grove in the shoe. The
dove tail may be made solid divided or split.
0741 March 1900
G. E. A. HOLDSWORTH,
47, Denmark Villas, Hove, Sussex.
GEORGE EDWARD ARTHUR HOLDSWORTH, 47, Denmark Villas, Hove, Sussex,
late Captain, The Buff East Kent Regiment, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
An improved method of fixing and securing roughs sharps cauks studs cogs &c.
to horse shoes and allowing of their removal and the replacing with new at will
without taking off the shoes, the invention consists of a dove tailed shaped tongue
fixed to the shoe and a corresponding indentation or grove on the rough so as to fix
the rough to the shoe or the dove tailed tongue or spring dove tail may be fixed
to the rough with the corresponding indentation or grove in the shoe the dove tail
may be made solid divided or split.
1st. A solid rough having a dove tail spring for purpose specified as herein
before described as T, J, GQ.
2nd. A solid rough or sharp Fig. 2 having a dove tail spring fitting into a
corresponding grove A Fig. 1 the dove tail grove on the shoe toe end.
B Fig. 1 dove tail grove each end of horse shoe heel end.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what maner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1st. The construction & use of roughs & sharps, attachments to horse shoes,
herein before described & illustrated.
2nd. Dove tailed groves on the shoe substantially as herein before discribed &
illustrated.
G. E. A. HOLDSWORTH,
Late the Buffs, 3rd Batt. East Kent Regt.
Improvements in Multiple Chain Gearing for Cycles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1899--Accepted, 19th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Multiple Chain Gearing for Cycles.
I, EDUARD BROSCHKO, of Nagy-Becskerek, Hungary, Mechanician, do hereby
declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
The present invention relates to multiple driving chain gearing for cycles and
consists of the details of construction herein described and particularly pointed
out in the claim::
In order to render the present specification easily intelligible reference is had
to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote similar
parts throughout the several views:-
Fig. 1 is a side elevation and Fig. 2 a sectional plan of the parts of a bicycle
necessary for clearly showing the operation of the device:.
The horizontally disposed fork a a connects the pedal shaft supporting
parts of the frame with the rear wheel fork g² in the usual manner. k is the
rear or driving wheel axle p p the pedal levers, f the pedal shaft driving chain
wheel, the rear wheel chain wheel mounted on the axle pin e' of the rear
wheel, the larger intermediate chain wheel, f¹ a smaller intermediate chain
wheel fast to the wheel f³ and h h¹ the two chains.
One of the bars of the fork a a is divided and a bearing d inserted consisting
of two parallel bars in which the shaft e of the two wheels f3 f¹ is mounted to
rotate. The two parallel bars of the frame d are connected by tubular ends
provided with longitudinally extending slots ce commencing at the end and
extending inwardly towards the bars. These tubular ends are slid over the
ends of the divided fork bar of a and clamped thereon by means of nuts 6 b¹.
j indicates the rear wheel rim and the tyre.
The construction is very simple and by means of the same very high speed
gearing may be obtained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
A multiple gearing for cycles having two chains and intermediate chain
wheels ff, a frame d consisting of the parallel bars having tubular slotted
ends, and adapted to slide over the ends of the divided horizontal fork bar and
nuts bb to clamp the said frame d to the ends of the fork bar, and an axle
mounted in said frame to carry the two intermediate gears f¹³ in the manner
and for the purpose substantially as described.
Dated thin 15AL
1
1000
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Automatic Coupling Apparatus for External Use for Railway Carriages and Trucks.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Automatic Coupling Apparatus for External Use for Railway
Carriages and Trucks.
I, GIUSEPPE ROLLI, of Via Flaminia 56, Rome, in the Kingdom of Italy,
Mechanic, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
The present invention has for its object an arrangement applicable to the ends
of railway carriages or trucks, to enable coupling to be performed externally,
in a simple and safe manner, thus avoiding all danger and any accident to the
officials entrusted with the business of coupling the carriages.
On the drawing herewith :-
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Fig. 1 is a plan view of the ends of the two carriages furnished with my new
arrangement and coupled together.
Fig. 2 is a sectional side view of the said ends and
Fig. 3 is a side view of the hook alone, partly in section.
Each end A, of the carriages is furnished with a hook B, and with a coupling
plate C; this plate is jointed in c with the simple iron bolt E, whilst the hook B
is jointed in 6 with the screw D, on which is placed a loose nut F, provided
externally with a screw thread.
At the end of the screw D), is fixed a plate, sliding in the clamp G, which serves
to prevent the rotatory movement of the hook B. The screw D, crosses the
clamp G, which keeps the nut F in position. This clamp is connected on the
inner side with a T-plate H (Fig. 1), which is jointed with a lever I; this is
fastened at the other end to the iron bar E of the clamp and at the centre with
the bark of the carriage. The lever I serves to balance the dragging of the
hooks and to counter-balance the curves. Along the cross-bar of end A of the
carriage, below the buffers, is a shaft L revolving in the three axle-bearings M.
This shaft has a worm and wheel N, which controls the nut Fof the screw D, to
which is attached the hook B. At the end of the axis L are provided the
squares O, for the cranks required in working. In the upper part of the clamp G
are two supports G¹ (Fig. 2), upon which can be placed an oscillating lever Q
which is employed in order to raise hook B. In the lower part of the hook B,
there is a small tooth R (Fig. 3) intended to prevent the hook from sinking
below a certain limit.
Having thus described the essential parts of the apparatus I will now describe
its working.
The hooks B when lowered a little below the horizontal and when coming
into contact with the coupling plates C in consequence of the descent of the
encountering lines, are raised and on lowering themselves again they remain
coupled. The only thing the staff entrusted with the coupling of the carriages
have to do, is to fit on a crank and to turn it several times, pushing back the
screws D and afterwards the hooks B, to bring into contact the buffers of the
coupled carriages.
Manufacture of Siccative Oil, mostly from Petroleum
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th May, 1899-Accepted, 17th June, 1899
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Manufacture of Siccative Oil, mostly from Petroleum,
I, WILLEM LOUIS SLUYTERMAN VAN Loo, Chemist, of Weygang's Oil Products
Company Limited, of Tilbury Docks, Tilbury, in the County of Essex, 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 the manufacture of siccative oils for varnishes, paints
and the like, mostly from petroleum.
For this purpose, about 75 parts by weight of resin are melted in 100 parts
of heated petroleum, and 2 to 5 parts of quicklime are added while actively
stirring about 3 to 5 parts of water are then added in small successive doses.
This constitutes a siccative oil suitable for varnishes.
Instead of adding the lime dry it may be first slaked and added mixed with
the water.
For the lime, oxides of the other alkaline earths may be substituted, but lime
or calcium oxide is preferred on account of its cheapness.
The siccative oil produced as above described may be rendered more quickly
drying by substituting for the lime or part of the lime in it the oxide of another
metal such as zinc. This is done by warming the siccative oil and adding to
salt of the metal by decomposition of which an insoluble compound of cal-
cium is produced. For example, about 3 to 6 parts of zinc sulphate crystals
may be added with 5 parts water, and the liquid being kept warm, the insoluble
calcium sulphate settles.
it
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 herein described manufacture of siccative oil from petroleum resin,
lime and water.
2. The manufacture of more rapidly drying oil by substituting in the siccative
oil above referred to oxide of another metal for calcium oxide.
3. The oils manufactured as above set forth.