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An Improved Non-conducting Covering for Hot Surfaces.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Improved Non-conducting Covering for Hot Surfaces.
THOMAS ALFRED REED, Consulting Engineer & Surveyor, Atlas Chambers, James
Street, Cardiff, in the County of Glamorgan, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The covering is made by stitching or quilting together sheets of felt or asbestos
fibre, with sheets of paper between same, the whole covered with canvas or asbestos,
the sheets of paper preventing the hot air from passing through the materials, thereby
making an effective non-conducting covering.
This covering is specially designed to cover steam pipes, boilers, cylinders, &c.
The said covering being easy to remove and replace.
Tad thin 10th day of Moroh 1807
An Improved Non-conducting Covering for Hot Surfaces.
THOMAS ALFRED REED, Consulting Engineer & Surveyor, Atlas Chambers, James
Street, Cardiff, in the County of Glamorgan, 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 covering is made by stitching or quilting together sheets of felt or asbestos fibre
with sheets of paper placed between the layers of same, the whole covered with an
outside cover of asbestos cloth or with canvas. It may also be made by a combination
of asbestos fibre & sheets of felt with paper inserted between the layers preferably it
is made by placing a thick layer of asbestos fibre to come next the hot surface then
sheets of paper followed by sheets of felt and other sheets of paper, the whole being
covered with asbestos cloth as before described & well quilted any number of layers
divided by sheets of paper inay be used. Asbestos cloth may be used for the side
of outer cover which comes in contact with the hot surface & canvas for the other
side.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
The combination of the sheets of paper with the other other nonconducting materials

page_text: as above described the whole making an efficient removable nonconducting covering
for hot surfaces, the sheets of paper preventing the hot air from passing through
the materials.
Improvements in and connected with Sewing Needles for Hand Use.
Year: 1897

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s. PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION...
Improvements in and connected with Sewing Needles for Hand Use.
ALFRED WILLIAM KNIGHT, No. 4, Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London, W.C.,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to construct a needle for sewing by hand which
may be passed through the material sewn more easily than the ordinary round
needle & give a better hold to the thumb & finger when pulling it through, &
also to provide means for passing the thread through the eye more readily.
I carry my invention into effect by constructing a needle of double headed rail
section from end to end, the grooves on either side allowing space for the thread
and guide it when being passed through the eye.
This section cuts its way through the material with ease and gives an excellent
hold when pulling the needle.
I do not purpose using a fluted round needle, or a needle with short grooves.
Dated this 23rd day of September 1897.
Improvements in and connected with Sewing Needles for nam
I, ALFRED WILLIAM KNIGHT, of No. 4, Upper St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C.,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:--
The object of my invention is to construct a needle for sewing by hand which
may be passed through the material sewn more easily than the ordinary round
needle and give a better hold to the thumb and finger when pulling it through,
also to provide means for passing the thread through the eye more readily and
to cause all the materials sewn to grip the twine or cotton more firmly.
carry my invention into effect by constructing a needle of double headed rail
section from end, to end, the grooves on either side allowing space for holding the
thread in and to guide it when passing through the eye by the pressure of any-
thing pointed.
To enable my invention to be fully understood I will describe how it can be
carried into practice.
By drawing steel wire with a groove on both sides and with rounded edges
similar to the section of double headed rails or as the present sewing needles are
at their eyes, the material is grooved ready for making the eye, these grooves may

page_text: be temporarily filled by any suitable means necessary for revolving for, or when
pointing or grinding.
Having now described the nature of my invention and in what manner the
same may be performed, I declare that what I claim is:-
A needle for sewing by hand constructed with a groove on both sides extending 5
from the eye to the point-bevel substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 22nd day of June 1898.
ALFRED WILLIAM KNIGHT.
Improved Ventilating Boot or Shoe.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 12th June, 1897
JA IMVARIVA ПON.
Improved Ventilating Boot or Shoe.
I, THEODOR MOHR of 10, Alte Wallgasse, Cologne on the Rhine in the German
Empire, Shoemaker, 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 which is applicable to boots and shoes of all kinds
is to provide a means of ventilation which will introduce air during the use of the
boot or shoe between the sole and the foot so that the evaporated moisture may be
removed.
Referring to the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 shows a ventilated boot of my invention in the side view and partial
section.
Figure 2 shows the inner sole and
Figure 3 shows a section on the line xx of Figure 1.
The heel piece A is attached to the boot sole F by the leather a and behind
by the side leather 6 in such manner that between the hinder part of the inner
sole and the heel piece A a hollow space is left in which the spring D keeps
the sole and the heel apart. The hinder part of the leather 6 is provided with an
opening d closed inwardly by a ventilating flap d'; the inner sole c possesses
openings in correspondence with which the outer sole F is provided with a
channel upon its upper side, or there is inserted therein a narrow tube, which
possesses holes pierced upwards corresponding to the perforations h.
The operation of the device is as follows:-
When the spring D is depressed by the weight of the wearer whilst walking, so
that the inner sole comes to lie flat against the surface of the heel, the air which was
previously in the hollow space is forced through the openings of the inner sole
and consequently ventilates the foot of the wearer, whilst 'the ventilator flap d¹
closes the opening d; as soon as the foot is raised the spring D presses down
the heel and air enters through the opening d into the hollow space thus formed,
pressing back the flap d'. This process repeats itself at each step and the foot
of the wearer and the interior of the boot are thus efficiently ventilated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A ventilating boot or shoe characterised by having the heel piece not directly
attached to the heel part of the inner sole, but secured to the same by means of
lexible leather in the manner of bellows, so that a hollow space is formed by means
of an inside spring and a valve opening inwards, and the air contained therein is
orced by treading upon the sole through openings in the same against the foot,
whilst when the foot is raised the action of the spring again restores the hollow space
nd the valve admits fresh air.
Dated this 10th day i 11007
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Anti-fouling and Anti-corrosive Paint.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 11th Sept., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Anti-fouling and Anti-corrosive Paint.
We, RICHARD HINGSTON, of Camperdown, near Sydney, in the Colony of New
South Wales, Medical Practitioner, and JAMES CEEREL RANKIN, of Woollahra, near
Sydney, aforesaid, Stock and Station Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
5 described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
This invention relates to an improved paint having anti-corrosive and anti-fouling
properties and therefore of special utility for marine purposes.
In carrying out our invention we take the following substances, and having reduced
the Silicate of Alumina and Oxide of Zinc to a very fine powder, incorporate them
with the liquid substances by mixing and grinding as ordinary painter's colors and
preferably in a paint mill.
Silicate of Alumina
Purple Oxide of Zinc (ordinarily sold by Oil & Colormen as
Purple Brown)
Double Boiled Linseed Oil
Oil of Turpentine
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67 lbs.
3 lbs.
19
lbs
Ib.
15 lbs.
lb.
Terebene
Methylated Spirits
The Silicate should by preference be used in the proportion of 38 lbs. of Red
Silicate (commonly known as red ochre and consisting of silicate coloured by
sesquioxide of iron) and 29 lbs. of ordinary Yellow Silicate (commonly known as
yellow ochre and consisting of silicate coloured by hydrated oxide of iron).
To the mixture so made I then add in fine powder and incorporate by mixing or
regrinding
Perchloride of Mercury
Sulphate of Copper
White Oxide of Arsenic
5 lbs.
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1 lb.
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1 lb.
This further admixture completes the manufacture. The paint should be stirred
before it is applied to the surfaces to be protected.
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:-
A paint consisting of an admixture of the several substances in the proportions
herein substantially set forth.
Dated this 5th day of April 1897.
A New or Improved Extract of Cocoa Husks, and a Method of Preparing the same.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 16th June, 1897-Accepted, 31st July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Extract of Cocoa Husks, and a Method of
Preparing the same.
We, HANS CHRISTENSEN of 5, St. Paulsgade and ROGER HAMANN, of 111, Gl.
Kongevej both of Copenhagen in the Kingdom of Denmark, Dairy Owners, 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 relates to an improved extract of cocoa husks and a method
of preparing the same. According to this invention a concentrated easily transportable
and valuable product is obtained from cocoa husks, a refuse material of which little
or no use is made. The extract made according to this invention also contains a large
proportion of theo-bromine and the like.
The method of preparing the extract consists in soaking the husks in water or
steam, and then boiling them with water in the usual manner, after which the
resultant liquid is separated from the refuse in any suitable way, for instance by
means of a centrifugal separator, or by pressure or the like. The refined decoction
is then evaporated in open pans or closed vessels in vacuo or otherwise to a solid or
almost solid consistency.
The finished product may be put into suitable receptacles and used by itself, or it
may be used as an admixture in cocoa or chocolate preparations or other sweetmeats.
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 new or improved extract of cocoa husks, containing theo-bromine and
the like.
(2) The method of producing a theo-brominous extract from cocoa husks,
substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 16th day of June 1897.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 17th Apr., 1897
I, AGNES VON VELTHEIM-VELTHEIMSBURG, maiden name VON TSCHIRSCHкY-
REICHELL, resident of Veltheimsburg near Alvensleben, German Empire, Married
Woman, 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 rest for bicycles by which a free standing of the
velocipede is made possible, which support consists essentially of a metal bar being
pivotally fixed with its lower end into a slit or groove cut out of one of the bicycle
frame bars into which groove the rest fits if not in use, in such manner that no
projecting parts become visible.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 shews the frame parts near the crank shaft where the stud is fixed.
Figure 2 is a front view of a bicycle provided with the support.
Figure 3 is a front view of a part of the frame bar into which the stud locks if
not used.
Figure 4 is a side view partly in section.
Figure 5 is a cross section on the line, interrupting the length of Figure 4.
Figure 6 shews the support bar, being interrupted by Figure 1.
The frame rod A in which the support bar B is attached and which as usual
consists of a hollow tube is in its middle part in the length of the support rod
formed as a solid, full bar and only its cuds are hollow. In this solid part a
groove C is fluted which at the lower end forms a recess D on the bottom of which
is fixed a spring E. The support bar B is by the bolt 6 pivoted in the recess D ;
the spring E presses against the edge b¹ of the rectangularly shaped end of B so
that the bar B is hereby kept in closed position within the groove C if the support
is not needed. The upper end of the bar B has a nick d into which catches a
spring d' provided in the groove, by which rattling is obviated. For using the
support, the upper end is disengaged by putting the thumb into the notch H and
turning the lever B until the edge 6 comes in contact with the spring E so that
the bar will come into the position shewn in Figures 1 and 2. Conversely the bar
is returned in the position of disuse.
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. Rest for bicycles, consisting of a bar pivotally fixed with one end in a slit or
groove of a frame bar, substantially as set forth.
2. Rest for bicycles, consisting of a bar, pivotally fixed with one end in a recess
of a frame bar, in said recess being fixed a spring pressing against the back of the
bar, the other end having a notch into which catches a spring, substantially as set
forth.
Each 1907
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 9th Oct., 1897
I, MARY HEATH of 5th Avenue, New York City, U.S.A., Dressmaker, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
This invention consists in securing to the rear edges of a corset, a band or flap,
the free end of which extends to a point substantially midway of the sides of the
corset, and is fastened, whereby a pressure is put upon the lower part of the front
of the corset which fits over the abdomen.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 is a front and partial side elevation of the
combined corset and abdominal bandage of this invention. Fig. 2 a back view of
the same.
Fig. 3 a detail view of a portion of the corset in illustration of certain
details of construction.
A is the corset of any well known or desired construction, to the rear flaps of
which is secured at a either permanently by stitching or removably a flap or band B,
this latter comprising 2 body portions 6 of fabric to which are secured elastic
bands which in turn are attached to the rear edge of the sides of the corset
near the bottom. C are buttons several of which are arranged in a row in hori-
zontal alignment with the bands 6 any one of which buttons may be engaged by
the button hole in the band B to put any desired degree of tension upon the elastic
bands and consequently a corresponding pressure of the lower front portion of the
corset upon the abdomen. One of the bands bis attached to the edge of one side
of the corset and the other band to the edge of the other side of the same and
extends under a portion of this side passing through an orifice in the corset to
the outside.
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 combined corset and abdominal bandage comprising a corset. having a
band secured to the rear edges thereof, and fasteners secured to the sides of the.
corset to which the opposite ends of the band are designed to be attached,
substantially as described and shewn.
2. A corset having a band secured to the rear edges thereof, said band comprising
flexible and non flexible portions and means for securing the opposite ends of the
band to the sides of the corset, substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 30th day of August 1897
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements relating to Aerated and Mineral Beverages.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application 12th July, 1897-Accepted, 7th Aug., 1897.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Aerated and Mineral Beverages.
I, THOMAS OWEN OWEN, of The Nassau Aerated and Mineral Water Works,
Llandudno, North Wales, Aerated and Mineral Water 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 the manufacture of aerated and mineral beverages, such
as lemonade, ginger beer, soda water, and the like, and consists more especially in
the employment of carbonate of magnesia in the filtration of such beverages, and
in order to filter and de-resinize the syrups used in sweetened beverages.
To form a syrup as a basis for sweetened beverages such as lemonade and similar
drinks, I employ the following formula and process.
1. Dissolve 46 lbs. of best granulated sugar in 5 gallons of cold water, and bring to
boiling point as quickly as possible, and skin off the scum. This makes 8 gallons
of syrup.
2. Dissolve in 3 f. oz. best oil of lemons, 2 oz. carbonate of magnesia and 1 oz.
crystal sugar. Rub well together and then add, slowly, 10 f. oz. rectified spirits of
wine, using the pestle continually, and then pour the whole into the syrup, and
stir well.
III. Add 1 f. oz. of flavouring essence of any desired variety, such as essence of
ginger ale, lemon essence, cider essence, kola nut essence, all of double the strength
prescribed in the British Pharmacopea, and 2 oz. caramel (burnt sugar). Stir the
whole well together.
Then, whilst warm, filter the whole through a bed of carbonate of magnesia, in
any suitable vessel.
IV. Add 8 minims otto rose solution.
V. Add 2 oz. bisulphide of lime.
Of the syrup constituted as above specified, 1 f. oz. are used in each 10 f. oz.
bottle of aerated water.
By causing the syrup above specified to percolate and filter through a bed of
carbonate of magnesia, the syrup is purified and de-resinized, the removal of resinous
traces therefrom being attended by an improvement in flavour.
I also filter all soda water, potass water, seltzer water and other mineral waters
through a bed of carbonate of magnesia, in order to purify them and improve their
flavour.
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 employment of carbonate of magnesia for the purpose of filtering and
removing resinous traces from syrups used in the manufacture of aerated beverages,
anhatantially in the manner herein described.

page_text: 2. The employment of carbonate of magnesia as a means of filtering and purifying
aerated and mineral beverages substantially in the manner herein described.
Dated this 10th dow of T.... 1007
J. A. COUBROUGH,
Registered Patent Agent (Qual. by Exam.),
10 St. George's Crescent, Liverpool, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Journal or Shaft Bearings.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Sept., 1897-Accepted 11th Dec., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Journal or Shaft Bearings.
I GEORGE HENRY BRODER of Winchester, Province of Ontario, Dominion of
Canada, Blacksmith, 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 object to provide for the lubrication of a shaft or journal
by furnishing the cap or removable upper half of the bearing with a cavity to hold
lubricant and a screw for regulating the feed thereof through an orifice in the bottom
of the cavity.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 is a vertical section of the bearing of this
invention and Fig. 2 is a section on line x-x of Fig. 1.
A is the lower half of a bearing for a shaft or journal B and C the removable cap
secured by bolts and nuts D in the usual manner. E is an elongated cavity formed
in the cap C. F an inlet for the supply of lubricant to the cavity. G an outlet by
which the lubricant flows to the journal or shaft.
The inlet F is fitted with a screw plug H and this latter with a screw J which
according as it is screwed towards, or close up to, or away from the lubricant
outlet G, regulates the supply of lubricant to the bearing.
The shaft or journal will by rotating suck down the lubricant and when rotation
is stopped the flow of the lubricant will cease.
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 journal bearing having in the removable cap or upper half, a cavity E formed
therein to contain a lubricant, a supply inlet or hole F upwardly therefrom and a
feed outlet or hole G downwardly, said holes in alignment, a plug H screwing into
the hole F and a regulating feed screw passing through said plug, the point of said
feed screw closing the hole F and by adjustment regulating the flow of the lubricant,
substantially as described and shewn.
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THOMAS R. SHILLITO
89 Chancery Lane London. W.C. Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to the Globe Carriers of Arc Lamps for Retaining Ash or Loose Particles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1897-Accepted, 15th Jan., 1898
COMPLETE DIECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Globe Carriers of Arc Lamps for
Retaining Ash or Loose Particles.
I, AUGUST WILHELM RIEBEL, Merchant, of 17, Funkenburgstrasse, Leipzig,
in the Empire of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner tae same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement: -
This invention relates to an ash catching device in are lamps, the arrangement
of which is illustrated by the annexed drawing.
Fig. 1 shows a vertical cross section, and Fig. 2 is a plan view of this device.
The middle part of the globe carrier a is formed as a hollow cylinder b, on the
upper mouth of which there is seated an ash plate & made of incombustible material
and fixed by means of the socket d.
At the top end of the socket & there is a second ash plate , also made of incom-
bustible material and held by a ring f fastened in a suitable manner, for instance
by screw threads engaging screw threads at a suitable place in the socket d.
In order to catch ash particles that might fall eventually between the under
part g of the globe and the cylinder b, there is arranged a plate h surrounding the
under part of the globe.
This invention is intended, to prevent glowing carbon particles from falling
down and to avoid ignition arising thereby of materials lying near the arc lamps.
By using the fixed plates, which need not to be taken off when inserting
new carbons, the danger of fire possible in other arrangements of globe holders is
completely excluded.
The device can be made in any size required, as well as of any appropriate
material, and arrangement of the plates can be varied.
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:
An ash catching device in arc lamps, in which the lower carbon is guided
through a plurality of trays or plates arranged in the interior of the globe and
made of incombustible material, which trays are connected with the socket d and
the cylinder b in a suitable manner the globe holder a having also a tray 7 con-
nected with it and surrounding the under part of the globe, which device can be
constructed in various ways.
1.
1007
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant, 18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London.
An Improved Material for Fancy Articles.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Material for Fancy Articles.
I, FREDERICK SILAS DUNKIN, of 2, Thorncliffe Road, Summertown, Oxford,
Dentist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved material for use in the manufacture of
fancy and other articles such as pen-holders, snuff boxes, table-napkin rings,
cigarette cases, match-boxes, cuff-links, toilet requisites, ornaments personal and
otherwise, and a great variety of other like purposes.
The improved material consists in a combination of vulcanite in various colours--
by means of which the appearance of many substances of handsome and costly
nature can be successfully attained such as variegated marbles, serpentines,
tortoiseshell, and the like. The ease with which vulcanite can be manipulated
readily admits of its use in the manufacture of fancy and useful articles such as
those enumerated above.
Dated this 23rd day of November 1897.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London,
Agent for the Applicant.
I, FREDERICK SILAS DUNKIN, of 2, Thorncliffe Road, Summertown, Oxford,
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 relates to an improved material for use in the manufacture of
fancy and other articles such as pen-holders, snuff boxes, table-napkin rings,
cigarette cases, match boxes, cuff links, toilet requisites, ornaments personal or
otherwise, and a great variety of other like purposes.
The improved material consists in a combination of vulcanite in various colours,
by means of which the appearance of many substances of handsome and costly
nature can be successfully attained such as variegated marbles, serpentines.
tortoiseshell, and the like. The ease with which vulcanite can be manipulated
readily admits of its use in the manufacture of fancy and useful articles such as
those enumerated above.
Vulcanite in various colours is mixed together when in a pliable condition and
is then manipulated by means of moulds, and dies or other suitable apparatus to
form the required articles in the usual manner.

page_text: In the resulting product the different colours give the appearance of variegated
marble, serpentine tortoiseshell and the like.
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:
1
(1) An improved material for fancy articles consisting of vulcanite of various
colours combined together so that when made up the resulting articles have a
variegated appearance substantially as described.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London,
Agent for the Applicant.
An improved mute for vioдns and like instruments.
Year: 1897

page_text: An improved mute for vioдns and like instruments.
ROBERT DRUMMOND, Manufacturing Jeweller and Silversmith, 469, Sauchiehall
Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
For improvement in the construction of violin mutes, to be used on the bridge of
violin, viola, violoncello or bass.
In constructing mutes, in order to obtain a finer tone, and retain the vibration of
the instrument, I form my mute with only two legs, and the legs of mute are so
constructed that they only touch the bridge at the sensitive part.
The design or form of the mute may differ, but I claim the invention of the two
legs and the grasping of the bridge.
They may be made in metal, real or imitation tortoishell, celluloid and the like.
Dated this 24th day of March 1897.
An Improved Mute for violins and like instruments.
I, ROBERT DRUMMOND, Manufacturing Jeweller and Silversmith, of 469, Sauchiehall
Street, Glasgow, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
This invention relates to an improved mute for use on the bridges of violins, violas,
violoncellos and such like instruments.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended an explanatory sheet of drawings which shows the improved mute in front
and end views respectively at Figs. 1 and 2.
In order to obtain a finer tone and retain the vibration of the instrument I make
the mute and with only two pair of legs a, b, which, as shown, are made to approach
one another slightly and are bent so as only to grip the bridge cat their ends d.
The mute is preferably made from a sheet metal blank cut to the proper shape and
then bent to the form shown at Fig. 2.
Owing to the bent shape of the legs they spring-grip the bridge at their lower
ends.
The mute can be made of metal or of other suitable and well known material.

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
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
A mute having two pair of legs and made substantially as hereinbefore described and
shown on the drawings annexed.
Improvements in or relating to the Production of Protoxides and Oxides or of Hydro-protoxides and Hydroxides from Metallic Anodes by Electrolysis of Alkaline Salt Solutions.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 5th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Production of Protoxides and
Oxides or of Hydro-protoxides and Hydroxides from Metallic
Anodes by Electrolysis of Alkaline Salt Solutions.
We, Dr. OTTO CARL STRECKER, 26/28 Christoph Strasse, and Dr. HANS
HERMANN STRECKER, 9 Limburger Strasse, both of Cologne, in the German
Empire, Chemists, 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 relates to a process for the preparation of protoxides and
oxides or of hydro-protoxides and hydroxides from the metallic anodes employed,
by electrolysis of alkaline salts, the said salts suffering during electrolysis a divi-
sion into the acid ions and hydrate of the alkali.
When such a division is effected between metallic electrodes, the anode of which
is capable of entering into an easily soluble combination with the acid ion, the
dissolved anode metal is precipitated by means of the alkaline hydrate produced at
the cathode in the electrolising vessel directly as protoxide or hydro-protoxide or
as oxide or hydroxide, whilst the hydrate of the alkali again returns to its former
relation to the acid ion.
Upon this fact is based the process hereinafter more completely set forth in
various examples for the preparation in the electrolyte of insoluble or hardly
soluble oxygen compounds of the metals; zinc, cadmium, tin, copper, iron, nickel,
cobalt, antimony, lead, bismuth and silver. As electrolyte there are specially suit-
able, solutions of sodium chloride, sodium chlorate, and sodium sulphate at the con-
centration of their best conductivity.
The use of other salts than those mentioned before is not excluded, but does not
offer any particular advantages except in special cases. The electrolyte is prefer-
ably kept in constant motion.

page_text: On electrolysis with 0.5 amp. current strength per square decimeter of the anode,
the tension equals about 0.6 volt.

page_text: The clectrodes are of lead.
The electrolyte is a 7% sodium chlorate solution.
On electrolysis with 0.5 amp. current strength per square decimeter of the anode
the tension equals about 1.4 volt.
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:-
A process for the preparation of protoxides hydro-protoxides, oxides and
hydroxides from the metallic anodes employed, by electrolysis of salts of the
alkalies, characterised by the utilisation of the division of the salt employed into its
acid ion and alkaline hydrate for the purpose of dissolving and reprecipitating the
anode metal employed.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Tape Measures.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Tape Measures.
I, ELLA GRIFFIN BREWER, of Brooklyn, in the County of Kings, and State of
New York, United States of America, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion to be as follows: -
My invention consists of a tape measure having a longitudinal series of floral
decorations on the graduated side. Such floral decorations are arranged in four
groups, representative of the four seasons of the year. Thus on a yard tape-
measure, from the first to the ninth inch there would appear a series of may-
flowers typical of spring. In the second section from the tenth to the eighteenth
inch, corresponding to summer, forget-me-nots would be represented. The third
section from the nineteenth to the twenty-seventh inch would be decorated with
golden-rods, to indicate autumn; and in the end portion winter is typified by
holly. Other floral decorations may be substituted for those above described.
In countries where the metric system prevails, the divisions of the tape measure
would be changed from inches to centimetres but the general arrangement of the
decorations would remain the same.
Dated this 23rd day of December 1897
A. M. & WM. CLARK,
Chartered Patent Agents, 53, Chancery Lane, London.
I, ELLA GRIFFIN BREWER, of Brooklyn, in the County of Kings, and State of
New York United States of America, do hereby declare the nature of
my inven-
tion for improvements in tape measures, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
-
Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawing, which is a plan view of
a tape measure, showing my improvement.
The leading feature of my invention consists of a tape measure having a longi-
tudinal series of floral decorations on the graduated side. As shown, such floral
decorations are arranged in four groups representative of the four seasons of the
year. Thus in the yard tape measure shown there appears from the first to the
ninth inch a series of may-flowers, typical of spring. In the second section, from
the tenth inch to the eighteenth, corresponding to summer, forget-me-nots are
represented. The third division, from the nineteenth inch to the twenty-seventh,
is decorated with a representation of goldenrods, indicating autumn, and in the
end portion winter is typified by holly.

page_text: I desire it to be understood that other floral decorations may be substituted for
those above described. Of course, for use in countries where the metric system
prevails, I would change the division of the tape-measure from inches to centi-
metres, but the general arrangement of the decorations would remain the same.
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 tape measure having a longitudinal series of floral decorations on the
graduated side, substantially as described.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1898.
A. M. & WM. CLARK,
Chartered Patent Agents, 53, Chancery Lane, London.
Improved Apparatus for Sorting Letters and other Articles.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Apparatus for Sorting Letters and other Articles.
I, EDMOND FREDERICK BERTRAND BOURNE, of Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada, Inventor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
This invention relates to a table for assorting mail matter, such as packages
and newspapers, and the object of the invention is to provide a table for the purpose
which will take comparatively little space and yet afford opportunity or space for a
considerable number of sorters, and, further, to provide a table in which the
number of sorting divisions may be easily and quickly changed.
The invention comprises a suitable number of rectangular frames which are
covered with canvas or like material which may be bound thereto with twine or
the like, or its edges may be secured thereto in any other suitable way. The upper
rail of each frame is bent upwardly at right angles at a point nearly midway its
length for a suitable distance and is then again bent horizontally to meet the inner
side-piece of the frame which is correspondingly lengthened.
Any desired number of the frames, aforedescribed, are radially arranged upon a
suitable base in such manner that the lengthened inner side-pieces of each frame
enter and are retained in a central socket in the base; a corresponding projecting
part of the outer side-piece of the frame entering one of a series of sockets,
arranged in a circle around the base. The upper ends of the lengthened inner
side pieces are kept together by a cap which is placed over them.
A metal ring encircles and connects the outer upper corners of the frames
and keeps them equi-distant. An inner ring, of smaller diameter encircles
the divisions at the point where the upper rail of each frame is bent upwardly, as
aforedescribed. Canvas is stretched between and secured to the two rings in such
manner as to form a surface to receive the articles to be sorted.
Suitable substantially triangular boxes or receptacles are inserted between the
frames into the sector-like spaces to receive the sorted articles as they are dropped
from the canvas top therein. These receptacles consist of a suitable thick wire
framework covered with canvas or the like.
Dated this 22nd day of April 1897.
P. R. J. WILLIS,
Agent for Applicant.
Improved Apparatus for Sorting Letters and other Articles.
I, EDMOND FREDERICK BERTRAND BOURNE, of Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada, Inventor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
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page_text: (4) An apparatus for sorting letters and other articles, comprising a ring-shaped
top having an outwardly and upwardly-extending flange, radially disposed support-
ing walls, each comprising a frame having projections at its lower end to engage in
sockets, a securing device for the upper inner ends of the walls, textile material
secured to the frames, and receiving boxes, substantially as described.
Dated this 22nd day of January 1898.
P. R. J. WILLIS,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
I ERNEST HODGES of 541 Oldham Road Newton Heath Manchester
Mechanical Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved valve of the description known as non-
return valves and it has for its objects to construct a valve which while readily
allowing the passage of the air or gas under pressure to the reservoir to which it is
attached will when the supply is disconnected automatically close and effectually
prevent any leakage therefrom and also to permit of the seating of such valve to
be readily renewed when required.
And in order that this invention may be the better understood I will proceed
to describe the same with reference to the appended sheet of drawings in
which :-
A is the outer shell of the valve which may be of any suitable metal and have a
thread formed therein as shewn by which it is connected to the vessel to be filled.
B is a valve chamber the bore of which is reduced in diameter at the lower end
and upon the ledge thus formed is secured by means of cement or the like a rubber
ring C, to form a seating for the valve, or the ring may be of any material other
than rubber that may be found suitable. D is a pin attached to the valve and
passing through a guide E placed above same and having a spiral spring F
surrounding same.
The spring bears upon the valve at its lower end and comes into contact with
the guide E at its upper end. The object of the spring is to give a slight lead to
the valve when closing. The guide E above referred to may consist of a
perforated plate having a central opening for the pin D a screw thread being
formed upon its periphery to allow of the adjustment of the spring F.
A screw thread is formed upon the exterior of the shell A. at its lower end as
shewn at G to which is attached a tube leading from the supply.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved valve substantially as herein described and shewn by the
accompanying drawings.
Locking Arrangement for Coal Shoot Covers.
Year: 1897

page_text: Locking Arrangement for Coal Shoot Covers.
HARRY HOLDICH MARTEN Caledonian Works Stratford London E. Iron Founder
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:
Coal shoot covers are inade of cast iron and consist of a circular plate B, and a
circular, flanged, and rabbetted rim A, into which the plate fits the whole forming a
cover for coal shoots.
The locking is effected by a stud G, and movable tongue E affixed to plate on the
one hand; and two holes H and F in rim, corresponding and to receive saine; on
the other.
•
DESCRIPTION.
B is cast iron cover.
A is cast iron rim.
G is stud cast on plate.
H is hole in rim to receive stud.
E is movable tongue attached to plate.
F is hole in rim to receive tongue.
X is cord to work movable tongue.
C is eye for cord to run in.
Mode of working, stud G is first inserted in hole H to form hinge and catch, the
plate is then lowered the movable tongue E automatically falling into hole F locks
the plate to rim.
To open pressure is put upon cord X which releases tongue E making it possible for
plate to be removed.
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 now
olaim is
A locking arrangement for coal hole shoot, cover (as described) consisting of a
movable tongue on plate, and a hole in rim to receive same together with fixed stud
and hole to form catch and hinge.
Dated 31st day of May 1897.
Year: 1897

page_text: 1, ARTHUR PASS, of 345, Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry, in the County of
Chester, Artist's Colourman, 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 cheese cutting device and will be better understood
by reference to the accompanying drawings in which :-
Fig. 1 is a plan view of a cheese cutting device constructed according to my
invention.
Fig. 2 is a section on line 2-2 Fig. 1 and,
Fig. 3 is a section on line 3-3 Fig. 1.
Similar letters refer to like parts in all the figures.
a is a flat base or table of sufficient size to receive a cheese and mounted on
suitable supports or feet c. d is a slot extending across the centre of the table,
beneath and in line with which slot is disposed the rod e fixed at either end to the
supports c. f is a ring or traveller sliding freely along the rod e and having
secured thereto one end of the cutting wire g which passes up through the slot a
and has a convenient handle / secured to its other end.
The cheese bis held in position upon the table a between the block i and the
adjustable clamp k the latter being fixed in the desired position by means of the
screw which passes through it and through the slot d and screws into the nut m.
The cheese, when clamped in position upon the table a, is cut by drawing the
cutting wire g by means of the handle h in the direction of the arrow Fig. 2.
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 cheese cutting device, comprising a table or base, a cutting wire, and
a sliding connection between the latter and the table or base, substantially as
described.
2. A cheese cutting device, comprising a table or base, a rod extending across
the latter, a cutting wire attached to a ring sliding upon said rod and clamping
devices for holding the cheese whilst being cut, substantially as described.
3. A cheese cutting device, comprising a slotted table or base, a rod secured in
line with the slot therein and below the level of the supporting surface thereof, a
ring or traveller sliding upon said rod, and a cutting wire attached to said ring
or traveller, said table or base being provided or not with clamps for holding the
cheese in position, substantially as described and illustrated.
4. A. cheese cutting device constructed and arranged, substantially as illustrated
in the annexed drawings.
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