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Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th May, 1898-Accepted, 3rd Sept., 1898
I, ALBERT DARRAS, of 41, Rue Taitbout, Paris, in the Republic of France,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:
The object of this invention is to provide a bedstead which can easily be folded
up and form either an arm-chair if the bed is single or a sofa if the bed is double.
A special feature of my bed is that the bedding remains in place when the bed
is folded up.
I have shown such a bed in the drawings annexed in which Figure 1 is a
sectional side elevation of the bed, with its bedding, opened out so as to form a
bed; Figure 2 is a sectional side elevation of the frame, opened out, showing
the mechanism; Figure 3 shows the bed folded up into a chair or sofa, and
Figure 4 shows the mechanism in the same position as Figure 3. Figure 5 is a
plan of the head frame.
a is the part forming the seat of the chair which is folded on top of the part b
and is provided with arms c which act as feet when it is extended (Figures 1
and 2). The parts a and b are connected by hinges d. e is the back hinged
at f to the part 6; it can be raised or lowered at will and maintained in any
desired position by the jointed arm g and is formed of several pieces fastened
together.
The part is a frame with two boards i of the shape shown in the drawing;
between these boards is another frame in two parts j. hinged together at k¹.
The frame j is hinged to the boards i at k and is kept in the open position by
the hooks pivotted to plates m fixed to the boards i and kept by the springs n
in engagement with the lugs 1.
The arm c is provided with a hook o serving as a foot and engaging when the
bed is folded with the hook 7 so keeping the parts in their folded position. To
unfold the bed from its closed position, it is only necessary to raise the part j
which disengages the hook o and causes the hooks to engage the lugs . The
back is then allowed to fall into the position shown in Figure 2 and the seat
is then turned down into place and the bed is made. In all of these nove-
ments the mattress remains in place. The pillows which are stowel in the
back are taken out and put in place.
To close the bed, the frame is raised, the pillows are placed in the back,
the seat is folded onto the top of the part b, and the back is raised into the
vertical position, the frame taking up its right position owing to the engage-
ment of the hooks.
It is obvious that the bed can be made. in any suitable manner and I do not
wish to limit myself to the details of construction which can be varied accord-
ing to need.
Improvements in Means for Securing Tools Laterally to their Handles, specially applicable for Scythes.
Year: 1898

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means for Securing Tools Laterally to their Handles,
specially applicable for Scythes.
We, MAX REITZES, Manufacturer, and JOHANN HOFBAUER, Mechanic, both of
5, Universitätsstr., Vienna, I., Austria, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
1
This invention relates to improvements in that type of means for securing tools
laterally to their handles, specially scythes, in which a ring and a wedge or taper
key is employed, the object being to so form and combine the said wedge or key
with the said ring that the wedge or key when loose can never leave the ring and
thus is not liable to be lost.
And in order that our invention may be more fully understood we have caused
to be appended hereunto one sheet of drawings marked with letters of reference
indicating like parts in the various figures.
Fig. 1 showing a scythe secured to its handle by our improved means and
Fig. 2 the said means separately at an enlarged scale.
In carrying out our invention and referring to the figures generally, we form
the wedge or key a longitudinally with a slot a¹ closed on all sides and adapted
to receive the ring b and permit the wedge or key to slide on the ring a. The
tool c is secured to its handle d in the usual manner, as shown in Fig. 2, and
the wedge or key a, being prevented from leaving the ring b, is therefore not
liable to be lost when loose but will allow of being adjusted.
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:-
In means for securing tools laterally to their handles, specially scythes, wherein
a ring and a wedge or taper key is employed, forming the wedge or key a longi-
tudinally with a slot a closed on all sides and adapted to receive the said ring b,
all substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 8th day of November 1898.
F. BOSSHARDT & Co..
4, Corporation Street, Manchester, Agents to Applicants.
Addition to Drinking-water.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Dec., 1898-Accepted, 1st July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Addition to Drinking-water.
I, OTTO AUGUST ANTON GEBAUER, of Rothstrasse 585. Cammin, Pomerania, in
the Empire of Germany, Druggist, do hereby declare the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The subject of the present invention is a compound to be applied to and used
in drinking-water, which not only gives a pleasant taste to the water to which it
is added, but also gives valuable properties to the water in hygienic respects, in
two directions.
"
In the first place, the component parts of which the compound consists, act
antiseptically and germ-destroying, so that all the "disease carrying parts con-
tained in the drinking water, in question, are destroyed by means of this substance:
and also in the case of such persons who are predisposed to rheumatic complaints,
this predisposition is very considerably counteracted, so that the likelihood of their
falling ill, and more particularly with diseases of a serious character is obviated.
The preparation or compound is made as follows:-Mix 5 parts of citric acid
with 67 parts of water, dissolving the citric acid in the water.
Also mix 2 parts of saccharine with 15 parts of acetic acid.
After being dissolved, both the liquids are mixed together and boiled.
After cooling add:-1 part of "raspberry-red" i.e. the juice extracted from
raspberries, and 15 parts of "raspberry ether," (ether coloured with raspberry
juice), in order to impart flavour and colour to the beverage, and filter carefully.
The beverage has a very agreeable flavour, and is of great refreshing capacity.
And besides, its effect upon the whole organism is very beneficial.
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 compound or preparation for use in drinking-water, consisting of 5 parts
of citric acid, and 67 parts of water, on the one part, and 2 parts of saccharine
and 15 parts of acetic acid on the other part; and also 1 part of " raspberry
red," and 15 parts of raspberry-ether" for the purposes set forth.
2. The compound or preparation consisting of the substances specified, and
produced and compounded, substantially as set forth.
Datel this 20th day of Doom 1898
CHEESBROUGH & ROYSTON,
Applicant's Patent Agents, 15, Water Street, Liverpool.
Improved Detachable Roller Frame for Sliding Doors.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan.,
1000
1898
14th
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4000
Improved Detachable Roller Frame for Sliding Doors.
JOHN BOUSFIELD, Whitesmith, 52, Micklegate, York, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:---
An iron, steel or cast roller, of any suitable diameter and thickness fitted
between 2 iron, steel or cast bars, which are bent at the ends, and cross bars of
iron, steel or cast, with long slotted holes to allow the axle of roller to run to any
desired length, are welded or rivetted or cast on to the upright bars, the whole are
rivetted welded or cast together, thus forming a complete frame, with the roller
running from end to end, or to any required distance.
Applicable to the tops of sliding doors.
Improved Detachable Roller Frame for Sliding Doors.
JOHN BOUSFIELD, Whitesmith, 52, Micklegate, York, 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 iron, steel or cast roller of any suitable diameter and thickness fitted
between 2 iron, steel or cast bars which are bent at the ends 0 and with cross
bars of iron, steel or cast with long slotted holes to allow the axle of roller to
run to any desired length A these cross bars are welded rivetted or cast on to the
upright bars, the whole are rivetted, welded or cast together B thus forming
a complete frame with the roller running from end to end or any required distance
The iron steel or cast bars are ell shape, XX on drawing.
my said
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is: -
A roller to run along a slotted hole in ell shaped frame without friction.
An Improved Brush combined with a Soraper for Cleaning Saucepans and other Articles suited to it.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Dec., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 9th May, 1893-Accepted, 15th July, 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Brush combined with a Soraper for Cleaning Saucepans
and other Articles suited to it.
FREDERICK WILLIAM MITCHELL, 61, Arabin Road, Brockley, S.E., Commercial
Traveller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
The object of this invention is to produce an instrument that shall be capable
of both biushing and scraping any articles suited to it, but more especially sauce-
pans and the like Being constructed with a long handle there 18 no danger of
injury to the hands, when used in boiling water or other fluids.
The brush portion is designed to clean at the same operation both the sides
and bottom of an article, thereby economuzing time, and may be made of any
suitable material and size.
The scraper portion with which the brush 18 combined is capable of removing
any hard substances that cannot be readily removed by ordinary biushing.
Dated this 30th day of December 1898
An Improved Brush combined with a Soraper for Cleaning Saucepans
and other Articles suited to it
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM MITCHELL, of 61, Arabin Road, Brockley, London, S.E.,
Commercial Traveller, 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 an improved brush with which is combined a scraper,
the object of the said combination being that such an instrument may be capable
in one operation of first scraping off any hard portions of dut o incrustation that
may be upon the article being cleaned, and afterwards removing with the brush
the portions of dirt so released, and if necessary to subsequently scrub or wash
the article previously so scraped, which renders my invention particularly adapted
for use in the cleaning of domestic saucepans, stewpans, and the like, and or
for cleaning the incrustations thut accumulate upon the inside of tea and other
kettles.
In Figs 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings I illustrate the form in which
I prefer to construct a brush according to my invention, adapted for use more
particularly in the cleaning of saucepans and the like, the said views being a
plan and central longitudinal section respectively of such a brush and scraper.
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Improvements in Skirt Facings or Edgings.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1898-Accepted, 15th Oct.,
1898
QUALI DID DEPUITION
Improvements in Skirt Facings or Edgings.
I, LUDWIG SUTRO, of 430, Lenox Avenue, in the City, County and State of
New York, United States of America, 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 has for its object to obviate certain objections to the use of
the present skirt facings, such as are commonly used to protect the lower edges
of women's skirts from wear. Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings shows my
improved facing, and Fig. 2 shows the ordinary facing, as now used, and makes
more clear the object of my invention.
The present facing consists of a flat braided tape, AA, the lower edge or cord
of which, BB, is woven around a rope-like core, CC, so as to give a round edge,
much thicker than the tape A, and generally sufficient in thickness to project
slightly beyond the substance of the skirt to which the fabric is to be attached.
In wear, so soon as the cord B B, is frayed or worn through the core C C, tends
to drop down and to sag, as shown in Fig. 2, and if caught in the heel, or in any
obstruction, the core is drawn out, and tends to trip the wearer.
In my invention I make use of a core which is rendered waterproof and adhesive,
so that when woven into the braid or facing, the strands of the cord B B, adhere to
the core, and even if these strands are worn completely through, there is yet
sufficient adhesion in the neighboring unworn parts still to keep the core in place.
The waterproofing of the core CC, also tends to prevent rotting, and aids in the
quick drying of the braid, after being wetted in wear.
i
One method of waterproofing the core is shown in Fig. 1, where a stiff sheet
of gutta percha 1), is wound spirally around the core, the core and gutta percha
sheathing woven into the braid, and the whole then heated, or treated in any of
the usual methods, so as to become sufficiently adhesive. Or the core CC, may
be coated with any waterproof adhesive solution, as is common in waterproof
textile materials, and woven into the facing while adhesive, but I prefer the gutta
percha.
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 beaded skirt facing of braided material having a waterproof adhesive core
in the edge bead, substantially as described.
2. In a beaded skirt facing of braided material, the tape A A, the bead BB, and
the core CC, coated with a waterproof adhesive substance uniting the strands of
the bead BB to the core CC, substantially as and for the purposes described.

page_text: 3. In a beaded skirt facing of braided material,, a core CC sheathed in adhesive
gutta percha uniting the strands of the bead BB and the core CC, substantially
as and for the purposes described.
Dated thin 10th
TI
1900
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Folding Support for the Mudguards of Bicycles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Mar., 1898-Accepted, 18th June, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Folding Support for the Mudguards of Bicycles.
We, Max JULIUS NEHEMIAS, and JOSEPH EHRENBERG, Merchants, at Hamburg,
Steindamm 41, in 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:-
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The object of the present invention is represented by the annexed drawings
and relates to an improvement in a folding mud-guard support for bicycles.
Fig. 1 shows a bicycle with mud-guard support fitted to the fore- and hind-
wheel with mud-guard.
Fig. 2 shows how the mud-guard support is fastened on the hind-wheel.
Fig. 3 shows the fastening device on the fore-wheel.
Fig. 4 shows the unfolded mud-guard support as seen from above.
Fig. 5 shows in lateral profile the connection of the several links.
The wire-made links a are suspended with their end-loops 6 in loops c of the
following link, in such a way as to cause the cross-bar a¹ of the links to serve as
a rest for the ends as, a³ of the preceding link.
The head-link is fitted with the corners d by means of which it is set into the
slots e of a stay f fitted to the hind-wheel-fork or into the slots g of the clasps h
destined for the front-wheel-fork.
Through the loops i of the last link is passed a string by means of which the
whole device. protruding horizontally is pulled downwards until it is given a
rounding corresponding to that of the wheel. Both ends of the strings j are made
fast on the hook fitted to the frame close the axle.
The mud-guard, a cloth strap, is placed on the support under discussion and
fastened on the frame in the usual way.
On removing the mud-guard the links a of the support can easily be folded
as indicated by the arrows in Fig. 5 thus requiring but little room and facilitating
its locating in the saddle-bag. Instead of folding links, the mud-guard-holder
may also be constituted by links telescopically arranged; at all events the rigidity
of the whole device must be calculated so as to cause it to produce the corre-
sponding rounding when tightening the strings j.
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:-
1. A support made of clastic material fitted in a detachable manner to the
bicycle-frame and consisting of links connected one with another either stretch-
ng out telescopically or articulated and folding, destined as a rest for the mud
absorbing cloth mud-guard, and given by means of strings a rounding correspond-
ng to that of the wheel.
2 A folding mud-guard-support for bicycles consisting of folding wire links,

page_text: horizontally fitted to the bicycle-frame and detachable, liable to be given a round-
ing corresponding to that of the wheel by means of the tension of strings.
Dated Hamburg 14th day of March 1898.
CARL O. LANGE,
Agent for Applicants.
A Curtain Stretcher for Household Purposes.
Year: 1898

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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Curtain Stretcher for Household Purposes.
JOHN HOUGHTON JOHNSON, 24, Aglionby Street, Carlisle, Clerk, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A frame for the purpose of stretching curtains, to be made of wood and metal
formed of (a) two long bars each hinged in two places dividing them into 3 parts
for the purposes of folding. When stretched out the joints (at hinges) fixed by
sliding bands. (b) Four cross bars each bar composed of two parts one telescoped
into the other. One of these cross bars fixed at one end of the long bars, two
fixed to the middle division of the long bars, and the other to be on the other
end division but left capable of movement in order to accommodate varied lengths
in curtains.
On the two long bars and the two end cross bars are strung a number of rings
with hooks for the purpose of attaching the curtains.
JOHN HOUGHTON JOHNSON, 24, Aglionby Street, Carlisle, Clerk, 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;-
The invention is a curtain stretcher made of wood & metal. It is composed
of:-
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(1) Two long or horizontal bars a a made of wood (see drawing Fig. 1).
(2) Four cross or perpendicular bars 6 6 made of metal.
& 3).
(3) A number of combined rings and hooks c c (see drawing, Figs.
The long bars a a are round and divided into three equal parts each part being
joined to the other by a hinge d (see drawing Figs. 4 & 5). The cross bars bb
are also round and composed of two parts; one part, the inner b' fitting into the
other part and fastened by means of a screw e through the outer part of each
cross bar. Three of the cross bars are fixed into the two long bars viz:-one at
the extreme end of the long bars and one at each end of the centre divisions of
the long bars. The fourth cross bar is moveable along one of the outside divisions
of each of the long bars, and has a band 62 at each end which fits on the long bar,
The rings c c are strung on the long bars and on the two outer cross bars and
can be moved along the bars at will.

page_text: The long bars are hinged to enable the stretcher to be folded into a convenient
size for putting away when not in use. The cross bars bb are telescoped to meet
the varied width of curtains as they are capable of being raised and fixed at the
proper distance by means of the screws.
When the long bars are at full length they are fixed 'by a catch f 'behind each
hinge (see drawing Fig. 5 also Fig. 1).
The moveable cross bar is to meet the varied length of curtains.
The stretcher is to be used for stretching lace curtains after being washed and
starched.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim
is:
1. The improved folding curtain stretcher constructed substantially as herein-
above described and shewn in the drawings.
An Improved Ointment.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 26th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Ointment.
We, KATE JAGELS, Spinster, of 18, Quadrant Road, Essex Road, London, N., and
CLARI REDFERN, Married Woman, of 9, Graham Road, Dalston, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention has for its object an ointment for old wounds, boils, abscesses,
festerings, sores, poisoned wounds and in other cases where it can be applied for
healing purposes, which exercises first a cleansing effect upon the diseased portion
and then to heal the same; and consists essentially in a combination of cerate of
calamine, emplastrum resinae or resin plaster, emplastrum minio rubrum or red lead
plaster, emplastrum plumbi or lead plaster and sweet oil.
In carrying this invention into practical effect, the above mentioned ingredients
are mixed together in about the following proportions.―
Cerate of calamine
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Emplastrum resinae or resin plaster
Emplastrum minio rubrum or red lead plaster
Emplastrum plumbi or lead plaster
To each pound of this mixture 1 gill of sweet oil is added.
1 part
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1 part
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1 part
1 part
This ointment is applicable for old wounds, boils, abscesses, festerings, sores,
poisoned wounds and for other purposes for which ointment is used, and is found to
exercise first a cleansing effect upon the diseased portion, and then to heal the
same.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
An improved ointment consisting of cerate of calamine, emplastrum resinae or
resin plaster, emplastrum minio rubrum or red lead plaster, emplastrum plumbi or
lead plaster, and sweet oil in or about the proportions set forth.
1000
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicants.
Improvements in Electric Safety Fuses and Lamp Connections.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 20th May, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electric Safety Fuses and Lamp Connections.
We, HENRY CHARLES GOVER, Secretary of The Edison and Swan United Electric
Light Company, Limited, and JOHN MILES MOFFAT, all of 36, Queen Street,
Cannon Street, in the City of London, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:
--
This invention relates to a construction of an electric safety fuse applicable
also as a ceiling rose or lamp connection, as will be described with reference to
the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a section and Fig. 2 is a plan with cap removed of a safety fuse
according to this invention, Figs. 3 and 4 are similar views of a modification.
Like letters of reference denote like parts in all the figures.
Referring first to Figs. 1 and 2, the base B of insulating material on which is
screwed the cap C, has projecting up from it a curved partition consisting of two
side parts P P and a middle part Pa extending some height above the base.
On the outside of each partition is fixed a terminal T T¹. The two terminals
are connected by a fuse wire or strip W, which passes round the ends of P P¹
and through a hole in the middle part P2 of the partition.
As shown in Figs. 3 and 4 the middle part of the partition is dispensed with.
When the appliance is employed as a ceiling rose for connecting to a lamp,
the fuse wire W is removed, and the two lamp wires in the construction shewn in
Figs. 1 and 2 are passed over the side partitions P P¹ and through holes in the
middle partition P² and the hole H of the cap. When the construction is as in
Figs. 3 and 4, the lamp wires are passed through holes in both partitions P P¹
and the hole H.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:-
1. An electric safety fuse or ceiling rose, substantially as described with
reference to Figs. 1 and 2.
2. The modified safety fuse or ceiling rose substantially as described with
reference to Figs. 3 and 4.
T
Jon of Wahmo 1808
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
Year: 1898

page_text: THOMAS LOVEDAY, of Twywell, near Thrapston, Northamptonshire, Horse Collar
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
1st. An under-lining is sewn on to the barge or lip of forewale which is then
filled with straw & quilted to make it thin & firm after puting a layer of wool,
the outer lining is drawn over, this invention prevents sore shoulders & gives
more hame room.
2nd. Also a composition made of bran rye flour, & glue for putting on the
back of collar before after-wale which makes a firmer & smoother back than the
drugget now used.
Dated this 28th dow of T 1000
I, THOMAS LOVEDAY, of Islip, late of Twywell, Thrapston, in the County of
Northampton, 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 improvements in horse collars.
The object of my invention is to provide a horse collar that will prevent horses
from getting sore shoulders.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1, is the back view of the collar, and Fig. 2,
is a section on line A B. I construct a collar so that after the forewale a is
filled a lining is sewn on to the tip or barge of forewale a, after being filled with
straw, this is quilted at b as shown in the drawing; a layer of flock c, wool or
hair is continued from e all round the throat, the outer lining d is then drawn
over c and is then similar in appearance to an ordinary collar, only the throat
instead of being round like an ordinary collar is then flat and soft and yet very
firm and rigid.
This invention is applicable to any part of collar that wants easing to prevent
sore on any part of shoulders.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
In horse collars, the combination and arrangement of the parts constructed in
the manner substantially as fully described in the above specification and illus-
trated on the drawing.
Dated this 27th da
2000
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, WILLIAM HARGROVE, of 193, E. Washington Street, Chicago, County of
Cook, State of Illinois, United States of America, Machinist, 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:
Reference being made to the accompanying drawings, in which:-
Fig. 1 represents an elevation of a door and casing embodying my improved
door spring;
Fig. 2 represents a detail view of the lever and part of coil a;
Fig. 3 is a detail view of bracket, ratchet and lever;
Fig. 4 is a detail view of arm and part of coil A.
As shown in the drawings, the bracket C is adapted to be secured to a door by
means of screws, and is provided on its under side with ratchet teeth c and a
depending lug c¹.
A indicates a coiled spring, the upper coils of which embrace the lug c¹. a is
part of a coil of the spring showing lever. a is an arm which extends outwardly
from the uppermost coil of the spring A and is bent back upon itself, thereby
forming a spring lever the upper arm of which rests upon the upper face of the
bracket C while the lower arm engages the ratchet teeth c on the under side
thereof.
The arm of the spring A is shown as secured to the door casing D by an
eyelet d, and on the end of said arm a² is a sharp point d' which is driven into the
casing D to hold the arm in proper position and keep it from slipping through
the eyelet d.
The novelty of this invention consists in the construction of the device whereby
it is operated without the aid of a wrench or pins. By raising or lowering, with
the hand, the lever in ratchet teeth c, a positive action is given to wind up coil
spring A and give it the proper tension to close a door equally small or large.
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 combination with a door and its casing, of a bracket adapted to be secured
to the door and provided on its under side with ratchet teeth and a depending lug,

page_text: a coil spring, the upper coils embracing said lug, and having an arm extended
outwardly from the uppermost coil and bent upon itself to form a spring lever,
one arm of which rests upon the upper face of the bracket, the other arm engaging
the ratchet teeth, and means for securing said spring to the door casing, consisting
of the arm a² extended outwardly from the lowermost coil thereof and having
an eyelet d, secured in the casing, and through which said arm may be passed
and held in place, substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 18th day of December 1897.
WILLIAM HARGROVE.
Improvements in and relating to Breach Mats.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Feb., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 1st Nov., 1898-Accepted, 7th Mar., 1899
Improvements in and relating to Breach Mats.
I, WILLIAM SMART WATSON, Fleet Paymaster, H.M.S. "Mars," do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
The object of my invention is to prevent the ingress of water after a ship has
been damaged in collision or sprung a leak. For this purpose I provide on the
ships side a sheet or sheets of steel or other suitable material, the sheets being
formed to the contour of the ship at certain points of her sections. These sheets
are placed vertically, extending from near the keel to above the water line and
secured to the ships side in the following manner.
At their bottom end they have a ball joint to form part of a hinge. This ball
joint is fitted into or attached to an angle iron or slotted way which runs fore
and aft the bottom of the ship, as near the keel as found, convenient, thus form-
ing a pivot or hinge for the sheets to work on. To the upper end of this sheet
are attached wire or chain guys by means of which the plate is kept close to the
ships side when not in use, and when required for use, the sheet is hauled to
the place of damage and placed over it. This plate may be formed in a concavr
manner as found necessary for its use, or to allow for any projection on the shipu
side caused by the injury.
Dated this 4th day of February 1898.
Improvements in and relating to Breach Mats.
I, WILLIAM SMART WATSON, Fleet Paymaster, H.M.S. Mars," 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:-
The object of my invention is to prevent the ingress of water after a ship has
been damaged in collision or sprung a leak.
For this purpose I provide on the ships side two or more upright steel rods (F)
these rods at their lower ends have ball joints on castors (C) and these fit into
and slide along an angle iron or slotted way (A) which is placed along the bottom
of the ship as near the keel as is found convenient.
The rods at the top and bottom are connected by cross bars (F¹). The breach
mat (M) runs up and down these rods on rings (r) and when not in use, is secured
to the top bar. By means of hauling lines (H), the mat can be hauled down
to cover a hole in the ships side after the above mentioned rods have been slid
into position over the hole.

page_text: This is done by hauling it fore and aft along the ships bottom by means of
thin wire hausers (K.) & (G,) led through eye bolts (E) & (B) on the ships side,
to the upper deck. Angle iron protection plates to be fitted on the ships side,
outside each rod, to form a protection against the wash of the sea.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
The improvement in and relating to breach mats substantially as set forth
and described in this specification.
Dated this 25th day of October 1898.
Improvements in Cycle stanus or паскь.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in Cycle stanus or паскь.
We, FRANK EDWARD BEST, of 1, Middle Street, Builder, and GEORGE CHARLES
ALLEN, of Middle Row, Ironmonger, both in Ashford, in the County of Kent, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Our invention relates to an improved cycle stand or rack which, when not in
use, can be turned up against the wall of a room or apartment so as to occupy
little space.
Our improved rack comprises a channel shaped base piece adapted to lie upon
the floor and to have the wheels of the bicycle run into it, the said base piece at
one end being pivoted to a bar or support fixed upon the wall in such a manner
that when the base piece is turned up against the wall, the bar or support is
within the channel of the said base piece.
Upon the base piece at some distance from the pivot, is pivoted a stirrup into
which, when the machine is pushed along the channel of the base piece, one of the
wheels will enter. The said stirrup at its closed end works in a guide upon the
wall in such a manner that when the base piece is turned up, the guide and the
stirrup are practically parallel with each other and are concealed by the base
piece, the channel of which receives them. Near the outer end of the base piece
is pivoted another stirrup which can be engaged with the adjacent bicycle wheel,
the said stirrup being provided with lugs or other devices for enabling the wheel
to be locked therein. The stirrup first described may also be provided with
means for locking it if necessary.
Our improved cycle stand or rack is very advantageously applied to railway
vehicles for supporting cycles during transport.

page_text: Our improved cycle stand or rack is very advantageously applied to railway
vehicles for supporting cycles during transport.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:
1. A cycle stand or rack consisting of a channelled base piece pivoted to a
bar or support designed to be fixed in any suitable position and provided with
stirrups for supporting the cycle upon the base piece, substantially as described.
2. A cycle stand or rack wherein a channelled base piece is pivoted to a bar
designed to be fixed to a wall or the like and has pivoted to it two stirrups one
of which engages at its free end with a slot in the bar or support whilst the other
is provided with means for holding it in any desired position, substantially as
described.
3. The manufacture and use of cycle stands or racks, substantially as herein-
before described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
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1000
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Gauge for Testing if Stereo, Electro, Photo-process and such like Blocks are Type-high and Uniform in Thickness, and for other like purposes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Oct., 1898-Accepted, 26th Nov., 1898
An Improved Gauge for Testing if Stereo, Electro, Photo-process, and
such like Blocks are Type-high and Uniform in Thickness, and for
other like purposes.
I, WILLIAM CARTER, of 62, Bothwell Circus, Glasgow, Lithographic Printer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
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This invention relates to a gauge for testing if stereo, electro, photo-process or
such like blocks are type high and uniform in thickness and for other like purposes.
The guage will be found very useful by printers when underlaying stereo and like
blocks so as to make them type high.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, whereon,
Fig. 1 is a view showing how the gauge is used when testing a stereo block to
ascertain if it is type high throughout.
Fig. 2 is an elevation of the gauge.
Referring to the drawings:-
The gauge consists of a flat metal plate a made with a cut out part b, constituting
a jaw into which the blocks to be tested can be inserted, and with a hole c through
witch the thumb or finger of the right hand can be passed so as to hold the gauge
whilst testing the block which latter can be held in the left hand. Pivotally
secured to the plate at d is a lever e which is bent and provided at the apex of the
bent part with a rounded face f. Secured to or made one with the lever e is a
pointer by means of which variations in the level or thickness of the block being
tested can be indicated on a scale h. A spring i bears on the upper side of
the lever e.
jis a guide in which the lever e works. k is a round bearing at the end of the
lower jaw of the plate a and on which the block being tested rests. I represents
a stereo block.
The lever e normally rests in the position shown at Fig. 2 and when a block (1)
is inserted the lever is forced up against the action of the spring i. Any little
variation from the proper thickness of the block is exaggerated or multiplied by
the lever and clearly indicated on the scale h.
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 consider novel and desire to claim is:
A gauge made substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the
drawings annexed and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 10th day of October 1898
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
100 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 17th Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
I, HUBERT PFIRMANN, of No. 9, Schäferstrasse, Frankfort-on-Main, Germany,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a closed vehicle tyre of any suitable material which
is rendered elastic by being provided in its interior with india-rubber balls
around the periphery, which can be easily inserted and readily exchanged.
In order that this invention may be the better understood, I now proceed to
describe the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings and to
the letters and figures marked thereon. Like letters refer to like parts in the
various figures.
Figure 1 shows a vertical section through part of the tyre.
Figure 2 shows a transverse section through the tyre.
Figure 3 is a view of the underside of the tyre after removal of the rim.
The tyre a designed for the reception of the india rubber balls has a
number of slots a, suitably four in number, the length of which is at least
equal to but preferably greater than the diameter of the balls. These slots b
are designed for the easy exchange of damaged balls, and are situated on the
side turned towards the rim c. In order to prevent the tearing of the materials
at the extremities of the slots d the latter are enlarged at their ends to form
circular holes. When the tyre a is removed wholly or partially from
the rim c,
a suitable instrument is applied to remove any damaged balls
and insert other balls, which is an operation required very rarely. Orifices e,
preferably oval, are situated between the longitudinal slots at certain dis-
tances apart, to facilitate the movement of the balls and to bring them by the
before mentioned instrument over the slots d. In this manner the necessary
number of longitudinal slots is limited so that the strength of the tyre is not
impaired.
It will be obvious that these tyres may be used for cycles as well as for other
vehicles such as cabs, carriages, ambulance carts, and the like, where elastic
tyres are desirable.
"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
Elastic ball tyres for cycles and other vehicles having longitudinal slots don
the internal periphery for the introduction and exchange of india-rubber balls b,
and smaller orifices e between these longitudinal slots to facilitate the moving
of the balls after insertion or for exchange.
Dated this 6th dose of
Cantonation 1000
Improvement in Boot-scrapers or Apparatus for Cleaning Boots.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 29th Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECÍFICATION.
Improvement in Boot-scrapers or Apparatus for Cleaning Boots.
I, JASPER WETTER, Patent Agent, of 37 and 39, Essex Street, Strand, in the
County of London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication
from the Firm of Eugen Blasberg & Co., Manufacturers, of Düsseldorf, in the
German Empire), 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 appliances for cleaning the soles of boots and other foot
coverings, such as are used in entrance halls or near street doors, and more
particularly to those which are mainly composed of brushes.
The improvement has for its object, to construct the boot scrapers in such a
manner, that the brushes can be easily relieved of the dirt, which they have scraped
off the boots.
In the accompanying drawing :-
Fig. 1 is a plan of a boot scraper embodying this invention, Fig. 2 is a front view
and Fig. 3 a side view of the same.
The apparatus chiefly comprises a series of rotary brushes f, f, mounted on a frame
or base plate p, preferably by means of vertical boards or bars which form a
rectangular box adapted to receive the dirt scraped off by the brushes. The said
box may contain a drawer, or it may have a hinged flap k for facilitating the removal
of the dirt.
By placing a foot on the scraper and drawing it across the brushes, the latter are
caused to revolve on their respective axes and to clean the sole, the dirt taken up by
the brushes being subsequently deposited in the box.
The base plate p is wide enough, that one foot may rest on the same and hold it
in place, while the other foot moves across the brushes.
The drawing represents brushes in which the tufts or bristles are arranged
helically, but the construction, material and number of the brushes may vary
according to requirements.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
said invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare
my
that what I claim is :-
1. A boot cleaning apparatus comprising in its construction a series of rotary
brushes mounted on a base plate or in a box fixed on a base plate and adapted to
be set in motion by the foot resting on the same, substantially as described.
2. A boot cleaning apparatus constructed and adapted to operate as described
with reference to the drawing.
Dated this 28th day of Candam
1000
Improvements in Ovens.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1898
VUMILIE DE MUITIVATION,
Improvements in Ovens.
I, ADOLPH EMIL BAUTZ, of Malergasse 30, Breslau, in the German Empire,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the
same is to performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :―
This invention relates to ovens which are particularly applicable for baking or
roasting meat.
The accompanying drawings to which I will hereinafter refer illustrate a form of the
improved oven.
Figure 1 represents it in longitudinal section.
Figure 2 shows it in cross section; and
Figure 3 illustrates it in front elevation.
The oven g is formed or is provided with a floor consisting of a closed water tank a
upon which the dripping from the meat falls without being burnt. The front of the
oven is closed by a door which is preferably hinged at the bottom to fall downwards
into a horizontal position and assist the introduction or withdrawal of the meat to be
baked. c is a grid or the like upon which the meat may be placed and which may be
mounted upon wheels to facilitate its movement. The roof or upper part d of the
oven is arched. The upper part of the oven is surrounded by a space into which
burning gas or gaseous products of combustion may be led to heat the oven and effect
the baking. It is preferred to lead them in through the opening e and to withdraw
them at the back of the oven through the passage f.
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The water tank a is thus not directly exposed to the source of heat and cannot
attain a very high temperature. Its upper face slopes slightly to the front of the
oven where it terminates in a gutter or channel h from which the dripping is led by a
small pipe i to the receptacle k. The tank is provided with a suitable inlet and with
an outlet marked respectively land m.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. An oven having an arched upper part and a floor consisting of a water tank,
constructed and arranged substantially as hereinbefore described and as illustrated by
the accompanying drawings.
2. An oven constructed and arranged substantially as hereinbefore described and
as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 3rd day of February 1898