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Improvements in Explosives.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Nov., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 12th Aug., 1891-Accented 26th
COVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Explosives.
I, GEORGE TRENCH, of Standard House, Faversham, in the County of Kent,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :--
In the Specification of a foriner Patent granted to me dated the 6th day of
September 1889 No. 18241 I described an explosive consisting of a mixture of
di-nitro-benzole, nitro-cellulose and nitrites. Cartridges made from such explosives
prove very satisfactory, sometimes however when it is desired to put the cartridge
into an irregular hole difficulty arises owing to the hardness and solidity of the
material. The object of this invention is to obviate this difficulty. I do this by
mixing with such an explosive about 25 per cent. of thoroughly purified nitro
glycerine. The effect of this
that it can be readily forced into an irregular shaped hole and it at the same time
to render the material softer and more pliable, so
lessens the cost of the explosive without weakening it.
Dated this 15th day of November 1800
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Explosives.
I, GEORGE TRENCH of Standard House, Faversham, in the County of Kent,
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
O following statement :--
In the Specification of a former Patent granted to me dated the 6th day of
September 1888 No. 18241 I described an explosive consisting of a mixture of
di-nitro-benzole, nitro-cellulose and nitrates. Cartridges made from such explosives
prove very satisfactory, sometimes however when it is desired to put the cartridge
into an irregular hole difficulty arises owing to the hardness and solidity of the
material. The object of this invention is to obviate this difficulty. I do this by
mixing with such an explosive about 25 per cent. of thoroughly purified nitro
glycerine. The effect of this is to render the material softer and more pliable, so
that it can be readily forced into an irregular shaped hole and it at the same time
lessens the cost of the explosive without weakening it.
The proportions I prefer to employ are as follows :-
Thoroughly purified di nitro benzole
Thoroughly purified nitro-cellulose
Nitrate of barium and nitrate of
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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 :-
An explosive consisting of a mixture of di-nitro-benzole, nitro-cellulose and
nitrates with nitro-glycerine substantially as described.
Dated this 8th day of August 1891.
Improvements in Tools for making Dowels and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 31st May, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 11th June, 1890-Accepted. 25th Oct.. 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tools for making Dowels and the like.
EUGENE ISIDORE BOULANGER 77 Nunhead Lane Peckham no occupation. I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
It consist of a hollow centre saw bit with movable pin guide to revolve round. It
is tube shape half way up with teeth at bottom same as a saw. The dowells tenon or
knocker &c. passes through the centre of tube. On the outside of tuhe is a cutter, to
clear away the superflous wood but for the cutting of dowells out of small pieces of
wood the outside cutter is not necessary. The bit can be used with a drill brace gimblet
or auger handle.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tools for making Dowels and the like.
EUGENE ISIDORE BOULANGER 77 Nunhead Lane Peckham Rye no occupation. 1
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:-
I effect my object by means of a brace drill or auger handle.
A is a hollow cylinder or band with teeth cut all round bottom B.
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Cis a pin or pivot same size round as the inside of B. I drive C into the wood I
wish to cut. Cacts as a pivot and guide. I place B over it put d into a brace drill
or auger handle and turn in the ordinary way. The dowel passes through inside A up
to E with pivot C on top of dowel. For the cutting of surface wood the old method of
side cutters as shewn F could be added.
E. I. BOULANGER.
An Improved Preparation or Compound for the Cure of Rheumatism or the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Preparation or Compound for the Cure of Rheumatism
or the like.
I FÉLIX PHILIPPE DEPRESSEUX of Stembert, by Verviers in the Kingdom of
Belgium, Professor 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 preparation or compound for the treatment
and cure of rheumatism, gout, and similar affections.
In preparing the same I take say sixty grammes of Guaiacum (résine de gayac),
pulverize and dissolve it in a litre of cognae or rum (of 21 degrees Beaumé) or some
suitable spirit of about this strength.
The mixture is then allowed to stand for about eight days and may be then
filtered.
In using the preparation it should be taken in the morning for say five days while
fasting, and in the evening before the last meal, the dose being about three one
hundredth parts of a litre (trois cent litres) on each occasion, or six one hundredth
parts of a litre (six centlitres) in the day.
At the expiration of the five days its use should be omitted for say three days after
which it may be again resumed, the dose being taken in the morning only.
At the same time that the preparation is taken, the aching part should be rubbed
with a piece of flannel dipped in the preparation.
The above directions should be observed in taking the preparation and the
patient should abstain during the treatment from spirituous liquors but no other
treatment or regimen is necessary.
I do not confine myself to the exact proportions above indicated but
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 preparation or compound for the cure of rheumatism and the like, consisting
of Guaiacum (résine de gayac) dissolved in cognac, rum or like spirit substantially
as specified.
Dated the 3rd day of March 1890
PHILIP M. JUSTICE,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
A Process for Producing Tubes and Pipes for Various Purposes from Wood Veneers.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Sept., 1890--Accepted, 18th Oct., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Process for Producing Tubes and Pipes for Various Purposes from
Wood Veneers.
I, CHARLES HUELSER of the firm of Huelser & Co. of Temple Chambers in the City
of London, International Patent Agency, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion, a communication to me from abroad by Hermann Stiller of Freystadt, in the
Province of Silesia, Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :—
The object of this invention is a process for producing tubes or pipes from wood
veneers, which can serve as a substitute for tubes or pipes of sheet metal as well as for
such of pasteboard and wood. Said process is as follows:
A tube is rolled from wood veneers, which contains the veneer in one layer or in
several layers and said tube is secured in its rolled-up condition by glueing together
the layers in contact with each other or fixing the same upon each other by the
application of any other suitable agglutinant.
The tube, in order to more reliably secure the retention of its original shape,
may be given a covering of textile material, which is either arranged in the shape of
a hose to be drawn over the tube or is rolled over the latter and likewise fastened by
agglutinant substance.
Tubes or pipes made as above described are extraordinarily light, have great
resistant capacity and are adapted for producing good sound, that is to say may
be advantageously employed to form the bodies of pipes and sound vessels for
organs and similar musical instruments, for instance clarinets, fagots oboes. These
sound tubes can be united with metal parts containing the sounding organs by
sticking, screwing clamping or in any other suitable manner.
Such
The veneer rolls may also be rolled conically instead of cylindrically.
conically rolled tubes are eminently adapted for billiard cues and show as such
excellent qualities, for instance, the disturbant warping and losing straightness usual
with billiard cues hitherto known, is absolutely excluded; morcover these tubular cues
are light and extremely firm and can be polished the same as solid cues.
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:
Producing tubes or pipes from wood veneers by rolling the same up and sticking
together the surfaces coming into contact with each other and, when desired,
providing the tubes thus produced with a covering of textile fabric or other suit-
able material to preserve the original shape of the tube, the whole substantially
as set forth.
Dated this 13th day of Santamb- 1900
HUELSER & Co.,
Temple Chambers, London, Applicant's Attorneys.
An Improved Punnet or Basket for Carrying Strawberries or other Soft Fruit or like Substances.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1890-Accepted, ora may, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
An Improved Punnet or Basket for Carrying Strawberries or other
Soft Fruit or like Substances.
1. ADAM MILLAR of 45 Montrose Street, in the City of Glasgow, Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be perforined, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The improved punnet or basket constituting this Invention and which is represented
in sectional elevation and plan at figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings is
made from pasteboard or similar material circular or oval in form the upper or open
end being larger than the bottom so as to allow baskets so made to pack into each other
when empty.
The bottom A, is formed with a turned up edge at a, extending all round produced
by creasing with suitable dies. The side B, is formed by a band properly shaped so
that when bent round the edge of the bottom piece A, it takes a tapering or conical
form. The pieces forming the bottom and side are fastened together by wire
fastenings c, passing through the lower edge of the side, and also through the turned
up edge of the bottom. The ends of the band forming the side B, of the basket are
secured by like fastenings c¹. The cover or lid D, is formed of a disc having a raised
edge d, formed by dishing or pressing in suitable dies and which fits tightly into the
month of the basket. The raised edge terminates in a projecting rim or flange d',
which also extends all round, and rests upon and is supported by the edge of the sides
of the basket.
The lid D, is attached to the basket by a strap E, which is permanently fastened at
one end to the outer side of the basket at e, and at e¹, to the outer or upper surface of
the lid or cover, so as to form a hinge and allow the lid to lie altogether outside when
the empty baskets are packed into one another. The cover or lid is closed and secured
when required by a buckle and strap F, placed and secured to the side opposite to the
point where the hinge is attached.
For the purpose of obtaining a free access of air, holes f, are made in the basket
as shown.
In order that the basket may resist the action of damp it is rendered damp proof
by varnishing or by covering the pasteboard material with a glazed or varnished paper
which resists damp. Or the pasteboard may be so made as in itself to be damp proof
as for example by saturation in paraffin wax or like substance.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A punnet or basket for carrying strawberries or other soft fruit or like substances
made from pasteboard rendered damp proof the several parts being formed substantially
as described.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
An Improvement in Spring Vermin or other Traps.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 14th June, 1890
Complete Specification Left 7th Mar. 1891-Accepted 13th June 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Spring Vermin or other Traps.
NICHOLAS WILLIAM LOBB 10 Richmond Terrace Clapham Road S.W.
London Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A lever fastened to the ordinary vermin or other traps. This lever which is
slightly bent at the extreme end, with a hole through which a pin is placed to
secure the letting off plate, so as not to touch the lever at any other place. The
other end of the lever is secured to the bottom plate by a pin passing through it
with two uprights on each side there is another hole slightly nearer the end of the
lever to which is fastened the bolt the other end of this bolt passes under a portion
of the bottom plate which is raised above the jaw of the trap and slightly turned
down to retain the bolt and prevent the trap from unsetting or the bolt can be
fastened to this portion of the bottom plate and secured in the lever by a notch
when the trap is set..
Dated this 10th day of Lune 1800
NICHOLAS W. LOBB.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Spring Vermin or other Traps.
NICHOLAS WILLIAM LOBB Trenault Launceston 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 tiller plate is rivetted to the end of the lever about three fourths of the
distance from the tongue and on the outside of the rivet is secured a flat piece of
iron.
The lever is fastened to the plate at its extreme end. The plate not touching
the lever except where rivetted. The lever has two holes at the tongue end one
over the other. The lever to secure it to the foot piece by two studs and a pin.
The upper hole for securing the tongue with a pin. This tongue opens inward when
the trap is sprung.
When set the extreme end is secured to the foot piece by a
catch at the upper end as shown in the drawing. Each trap has a separate
number.
Fig. 1C The securing of the tiller plate to the end of the lever and not allowing
it to touch the lever except where it is rivetted.
Fig. 2 D Attaching a weight to the end of the tiller plate.
Fig. 3 E Fastening the tiller plate to a lever.
Fig. 4 F. Attaching the tongue to the lever.
Fig. 5 G The tongue opening inward.
Fig. 6 H Securing the end of the tongue when set by the simple process of
slightly bending the end of the foot piece.
Fig. 7Numbering each trap with a separate number.
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 I claim
the same to be my sole and original invention.
Dated this 6th day of March 1891.
NICHOLAS WILLIAM LOBB.
Improvements relating to Sealing Wax.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 16th Apr., 1890-Accepted, 17th May, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Sealing Wax.
ERNEST ALFRED TREWINNARD 103 Church Road, Islington, London, Watch
Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
I purpose for the convenience of persons using sealing wax to fix at the end of a
stick of sealing wax, a box, case or tube, the same to hold matches or vestas.
10th Ton 1890
ERNEST ALFRED TREWINNARD.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Sealing Wax.
I, ERNEST ALFRED TREWINNARD of 46 Riversdale Road Blackstock Road London,
(late of 103 Church Road, Islington) London, Watch Maker, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My plan is to fix to the end of a stick of sealing wax, a metal box, case, or tube,
the same to hold matches or vestas.
My plan is to make the said box, round, square, or such shape as may be found
most convenient. It is open at both ends, the stick of sealing wax is to be placed in
one end, and thereby forming the bottom, and at the other end is a lid.
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 attachment of a metal box, case, or tube to hold wax vestas or other
matches, to the end of a stick of sealing wax, in such a manner as here described.
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ERNEST ALFRED TREWINNARD.,
Improvements in Horizontal Bolting-mills.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Dec., 1890-Accepted, 24th Jan., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Horizontal Bolting-mills.
I, WALTHER KONEGEN, of Brunswick, in the Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
It is in those horizontal bolting-mills which rest on several cranks, impossible to
compensate the flying-force by the use of fly-wheels weighted at one side, as the
amount of the flying-force remitted to each crank is unknown, and further, because
the distribution of the material to be sifted or bolted changes in every moment as long
as the machine is at work. It is from this reason that vehement shocks and convulsions
arise during the work.
Fly-wheels weighted at one side have been used for compensating the flying-force
in the well-known hanging bolters, in which case only one crank was employed which
at the same time served as driving-crank. The results obtained in hanging-bolters by
that construction were but little satisfying whilst in horizontal bolting-mills that
construction could not be used at all as above explained.
Very good results however, may be had by the improved horizontal bolting-mill,
forming the subject of this invention, which is illustrated in the accompanying
drawing in which similar letters denote similar parts throughout the several views,
and in which :-
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Fig. 1 is a side-view of the improved construction,
Fig. 2 is an upper view, and
Fig. 3 is a detail-view.
The flat bolter A rests on four by-cranks a¹ a² a³ a¹ and on a main-crank a³ which
latter is formed by a strong fly-wheel s having a weightg at one side. The shaft b of
crank a has its bearing in the bent part 62 and carries a fly-wheel by means of
which the uachine may be worked. Each of the by-cranks represented in Fig. 3
consists of a vertical cylinder c to the upper extremity of which is secured a horizontal
rode of prismatic shape. Said rod c¹ carries the bearing d for the pivot d' which is
firmly attached to the bolter, as illustrated.
By this arrangement the flying-force cannot exert any pressure on the by-cranks
and thus need not be compensated at all. In spite of this the bolting-mill is guided
compulsively, provided the bearings d be prevented from axial displacement on the
rods c'. It is not indispensably requisite to employ just four by-cranks, as the number
of them depends on the size and shape of the bolter.
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:-
The combination of the bolter (A) having a central main-crank (a) with a fly-
wheel (s) weighted at one side, with by-cranks, the latter supporting the bolter and
guiding it, substantially and for the purpose as described.
Dated this 23rd day of December 1890.
FREDK. WALKER,
11, Furnival Street, Holborn, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Reflectors.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1890-Accepted, 27th Dec. 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Reflectors.
I, LINCOLN HAUSMANN, of I Börsegasse Vienna in the Empire of Austria,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to reflectors.
Hitherto reflectors have been constructed of polished metal-plate or of glass
covered with mirror foil and in consequence of the relatively high cost of reflectors
so constructed their use has been greatly restricted.
By the improvements, forming the subject of this invention, the cost of manu-
facture of light reflecting surfaces is so greatly reduced, that even paper lamp-
shades, which as is well known last a comparatively short time can be advan-
tageously provided with reflecting surfaces.
my
Recently thin metal-foil having a high polish on one side and manufactured by
the galvanoplastic process has been introduced.
pure metal sheets or lined on the back surface with paper or cloth.
It is made either in the form of
In carrying out my invention I line or cover the light reflecting surfaces of
reflectors with this metal foil which can be effected in a very simple way by pasting
the foil on the respective surfaces.
to possess high reflecting properties by gumming the inner side of the paper and
Paper lamp shades, for instance, can be made
laying thereon the metal foil with its back surface towards the paper; the two layers
are then passed between smooth but tightly fitting rollers.
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 manufacture of reflectors by covering the light reflecting surfaces with
thin metal foil produced by the galvanoplastic process and having a high degree of
polish on one side, substantially as set forth.
2. Reflectors constructed in the manner hereinbefore described.
Dated the 14th day of N
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
A Lever Fastening for a Clip, Buckle, or other Hinged Implement or Article.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Lever Fastening for a Clip, Buckle, or other Hinged Implement
or Article.
We, ALFRED BREESE, of 75 Aldermanbury, London, E.C., Manufacturer and
JOSEPH GEORGE ROLLASON, of 85 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
he performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The precise method of formation may be varied without affecting the principle
involved in the construction but we purpose making this clip in the following manner
and of metal by preference :-
An elongated frame (open at one end) as shown at F 1 is hinged or jointed to a
plate P1 by means of lugs or projections upon the said plate as shown at P 2 and
holes drilled or pierced in the frame at F2 in such a manner as to permit the
movement of the frame upon the plate. Upon another (the upper) plate P3 similar
lugs or projections appear as shown at P4. On or over these the frame, by means
of the grooves cut in the edges thereof as shown at F 3, engages, for holding the said
plates in position. Ordinary means for hinging the plates together at the extreme
back end are employed, P5. This method of fastening may be adapted to the
handles of pliers, tongs, or cycle brakes.
In its application as a clip, holdfast or buckle the material to be held passes between
the plates P in the usual manner and, the hinged lever frame F being pressed down,
is kept securely in place until released by the reverse action of lifting the said hinged
lever frame F.
As a holder for the handle of a cycle brake the plates P represent the bandle bar
and brake handle and F the fastening to maintain the pressure of the brake upon the
wheel of the machine.
The jaws of a hinged tool are kept firmly secured in a precisely similar manner.
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 :-
A hinged fastening for a clip or other hinged implement or article.
Dated this 12th day of September 1890.
Improvements in Pens.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Jan., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 30th Oct., 1890-Accepted, 13th Dec., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pens.
ALEXANDER MELVILLE, Artist, 6 Fitzroy Square, London, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Improvements in writing pens, formed of one or other, of the new combination
metals, such as phospher bronze, delta metal, aluminium bronze, or other
preparations of metal, of a non-corroding character. To give greater endurance in
the wear of these pens, I prepare the metal, so as to be thicker at the nib, rendering
the pen very elastic, and giving greater wearing power, as the pen of the above
metals, can be tempered like steel to any degree of hardness.
27th January 1890
ALEXANDER MELVILLE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pens.
I ALEXANDER MELVILLE of 6 Fitzroy Square, London in the County of Middlesex,
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 :-
My invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of pens or nibs and
consists in the formation of a thickened point which may obtain with a plain pen or
nib or with a pen or nib made with wings to be folded over in a manner to form a
reservoir from which the pen may be fed with ink for a considerable time after once
dipping it in the usual way in that fluid.
The construction of the pen is shown by the accompanying drawings in which
Figure 4 is an end view of a strip of metal from which the blanks are to be punched.
Figure 2 is a plan of the pen blank.
Figure 1 is a side view of a finished pen and Figure 3 is a view of the same at the
under side.
The strip of metal from which the blanks are to be punched may be of any suitable
metal preferably of one of the well known amalgam alloys such as platinum bronze or
aluminum bronze which are not materially affected by acids usually present in ink.
These strips are to be rolled in a manner to produce a bur at each side as shown at d
in Figure 4 the blanks being punched in such a manner that the thickened part c
forms the writing point of the nib as seen at a in Figures 1, 2 and 3.
I make the blank preferably with wings to be folded over in the manner indicated
by Figures 1 and 3 thus forming a reservoir to contain a large supply of ink without
interfering with the elasticity of the nib itself.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. The manufacture of pens or nibs, having thickened points produced by forming
burs upon the strips of metal from which the blanks are to be punched substantially
as described.
Dated this 30th day of October 1890.
ALEXANDER MELVILLE.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 10th May, 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Puzzle.
We, PATRICK GARDINER, PERCY COLLINGWOOD, EDWARD RAYMOND FULTON,
Gentlemen, and THE NEW HALFPENNY LETTER COMPANY Limited, of No. 101,
Leadenhall Street, in the City of London, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in that class of puzzle first patented by
John Hubert Wharton and described in his Specification No. 10476 dated 28th
June 1889. According to these improvements instead of employing a number of
moveable circles of suitable material on which are marked certain figures or numbers
as in the said former Specification, we make use of a number of discs the edges of
which are vandyked, stellated or otherwise shaped, each of the discs having printed
upon it a portion of the representation or portrait of a person or other picture, the
puzzle consisting in bringing the rotating discs into the proper position one over
the other so as to find out the portrait or picture.
In order to enable our invention to be fully understood we will describe it by
reference to the accompanying drawing in which we have shewn for the purpose of
illustration a view of five discs of different diameters, and printed in such a manner
that when properly placed together they will represent a portrait of Stanley, the
African explorer.
These discs are marked respectively a, b, c, d and e and are placed one over the
other concentrically so that they can be turned round a central pivot at f.
It will be obvious that the forms and number of the discs can be varied, as also
can the representation to be produced.
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 puzzle consisting of a number of discs of different diameters revoluble upon
a common centre, and having printed thereon portions of the representation or
portrait of a person or other picture, substantially as and for the purpose described.
(2.) The manufacture and use of the puzzle hereinbefore described and illustrated
in the accompanying drawing.
Dated the 20th day of March 1800
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicants.
Slip-hooks.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Mar., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 30th Sept., 1890-Accepted, 1st Nov., 1890
I, WILLIAM HENRY WISE of West Hartlepool in the County of Durham, Shipowner,
and Brockweir, near Coleford in the County of Gloucestershire do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Between two cheeks a hook turns on a pin; the heel of the hook corresponds with
a pawl which is shaped to a segment of a circle struck from the centre of the pin on
which the pawl turns.
The pawl has a handle lever for detaching.
The pawl and the shank of the hook taken together are greater than the distance
between the pins on which they turn.
Slip-hooks.
I, WILLIAM HENRY WISE of Brockweir via Coleford in the County of Gloucester,
Shipowner, 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
Between two plates I provide a hook having a shank and free to turn on a pin ;
also a pawl free to turn on a pin in like manner.
.
The shank of the hook and the pawl, taken together, are greater than the distance
between the pins on which they turn so that. they cannot together pass between
the pins.
The pawl turns on a circle having its pin as a centre.
On the pawl being drawn back the hook is free to tumble and slip.
Referring to the drawing
a is the hook having a shank.
b is the pawl cach being free to turn on its pin D between two plates C.
The pawl b turns on a circle struck from the centre of its pin D.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. The shank of the hook and the pawl together being greater than the distance
between the pins on which they turn.
2. The pawl turning on a circle struck from the centre of the pin on which it
turns.
DJ L
JOLL
1000
An Improvement in Sewer Inverts.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Jan., 1890-Accepted, 15th Mar., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Sewer Inverts.
I, ARTHUR MARSHALL of The Limes, Byfleet Weybridge in the County of Surrey,
Civil 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 :-
My invention relates to the construction of invert blocks for sewers in such a
manner as to interrupt the continuous joints where the bricks set on them and the
continuous joints between the bricks above, as will be understood on reference to the
accompanying drawing which represents a transverse section of a brick sewer with an
invert block according to my invention. Instead of springing the brickwork from a
flat face such as is indicated by the dotted line A, so that there is a continuous straight
joint between the invert block and the bricks, as well as between the courses of bricks
above, I make the invert block with a projecting shoulder B against which the bricks
of the inner ring abut, and on the projecting face thus formed rest the bricks of the
outer ring.
The joint between the invert block and the brick rings is thus interrupted, and in
the courses above, the joints of the one ring are not in line with those of the other.
In cases where more than two rings of brickwork are employed, I form the invert
block of greater width with additional shoulders as indicated by the dotted lines C.
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 1
claim is:
An invert block for sewer construction, having its sloping faces on which the bricks
are built, made with shoulders substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 10th day of January 1890.
"
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Construction of Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Jan., 1890-Accepted, 15th Feb., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Boots and Shoes.
I, THOMAS MEAD, Clerk, 21 Lorrimore Square Walworth, Loudon, 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 improvements in the construction of Boots and Shoes
more especially applied to Boots and Shoes for lawn tennis and other athletic
purposes.
In carrying out my invention I proceed as follows
The outer sole is of solid leather, and I form grooves on the outside or tread
running diagonally, transversely or longitudinally, or in any form shape or
configuration in any manner I may deem fit; the said grooves being carried to any
desired depth I may think most efficient, and I claim that by this process I can
greatly reduce the weight which is of the utmost importance especially in boots and
shoes for lawn tennis or other athletic purposes, at the same time I secure by the
shape, form or configuration of the aforesaid grooves a grip or resistance to pressure,
as produced by playing lawn tennis or any other outdoor games such as is not
obtained by any existing lawn tennis or other Boot or Shoe. The outer sole being
solid, especially when leather is used, will offer a far better resistance than any known
foreign substance, at the same time giving greater durability and flexibility.
I also claim the same process to be applied to the uppers of Boots and Shoes for
athletic purposes or for ordinary use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I hereby declare that I
claim
Improvements in Watches and other Timepieces.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd May, 1890-Accepted, 5th July, 890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Watches and other Timepieces.
I CARL KAPPELER of Bienne, in the Republic of Switzerland, Watch and Clock
Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention for improvements in watches and other time pieces has for its object
to construct an escapement which shall be unaffected by magnetic action, and consists
in making the escapement and balance wheels of non-magnetic material and the
spiral hair spring of palladium.
The accompanying drawing shews a plan of the general arrangement of the
escapement of a watch.
The escapement wheel R is mounted between the plate P and the small cap or
plate k and is made of any suitable non-magnetic material such as nickel, aluminium,
bronze, or brass. The balance wheel B, made of nickel or of brass or of other
suitable non-magnetic material is supported above the escapement wheel R between
the cap K and plate P and is attached to one end of the usual hair or balance
spring S made of palladium which is also a non-magnetic metal. It will readily be
seen that by constructing the balance or hair spring S and also the balance wheel
and the escapement wheel of non-magnetic material, the watch will be entirely
unaffected by magnetic action.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A non-magnetic escapement for watches and other time pieces consisting of a hair
or balance spring made of palladium and of a balance wheel and an escapement
wheel both made of non-magnetic material substantially as described with reference
to the drawings.
Dated this 22nd day of May 1800.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
An Improvement in Cataloguing, Filing, and Indexing Cases.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Nov., 1890
Complete Specification Left. 1st Aug.. 1891-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Cataloguing, Filing, and Indexing Cases.
I, WALTER THOMAS ROGERS of The Library, Inner Temple, E.C. Sub-Librarian
of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
A case made in book, or any other form as for instance, drawers. At one end a
metal washer is attached with a hole drilled through the case to correspond with
that in a washer at the other end, which is a screw plate.
A rod is passed through the washer and screwed into the plate and on this rod is
a metal plate or cover with a hole drilled in to admit of its passing with perfect
freedom up & down (or along) the rod, for the purpose of keeping the cards or
papers in position by its weight.
To file a card the rod is by one turn unscrewed & withdrawn. The card or cards
are threaded on it, and the rod replaced in the screw plate. The cover will then
be slid against the last or top card, and will keep them in position & protect them
from dust.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Cataloguing, Filing, and Indexing Cases.
I, WALTER THOMAS ROGERS The Library Inner Temple E.C. Sub-Librarian to
the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, 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 improved arrangement of cases for filing, cataloguing,
& indexing and the same is carried out in the following manner.
Referring to the annexed drawing
Figure 1 is a plan view of an open case arranged according to my invention.
Figure 2 is an end elevation of same with lid closed.
a is a case in the form or outward configuration of a book, having a lid or flap b.
A rod c passes through the end of the casing a plate d, being provided, as shown.
The screwed end e of this rod e engages in a thread, tapped in the plate f, a metal
plate or tablet g is employed for keeping the cards filed in the case together. The
plates d & fare secured to the casing in any convenient way such as screws h.
When it is desired to file a card, the rod e is unscrewed from the plate by means
of the knob i & the rod is then passed through a hole previously cut in the said
card, and the rod c is again screwed into the plate f.
The card while being securely retained in the case, may be viewed at any time
when desired, without removing the rod c.
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). In cases for filing, indexing & cataloguing the combination therewith of a
guide or screw rod c engaging in a screw plate & carrying the tablet g, substan-
tially as described and for the purpose-set forth.
1001
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Table Mats.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 10th May, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Jan., 1891-Accepted, 25th Apr., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Table Mats.
GEORGE NEWELL MILWARD, Tintern, Cavendish Road, Dudley Road,
Birmingham, Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention consists in the application of compressed wool felt sheets, in
utilizing the aforesaid material by cutting it into circles, ovals, and other designs
for use as table mats.
Dated this 9th day of May 1890.
GEORGE NEWELL MILWARD.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Table Mats.
GEORGE NEWELL MILWARD, Traveller, Tintern, No. 4, Cavendish Road,
Dudley Road, Birmingham, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention consists in the application of compressed wool felt sheets and in
utilizing the aforesaid material by cutting it into circles ovals, and other designs
for use as table mats.
The important fact about my invention is that I use unsized wool felt, and any
description or quality of wool felt so that is not sized. It will be observed that the
shape or form of mat is iminaterial.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what
I claim is :-
The application and utilization of compressed wool felt sheets as table mats.
Dated this 18th day of April 1891.
A Valve for the Automatic Stopping of Boiler Tubes.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Valve for the Automatic Stopping of Boiler Tubes.
I, JOHANNES BAUER, Engineer, of 14 Furstenwallstrasse, Magdeburg, in the
Kingdom of Prussia, and German Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this.
invention and the manner in which the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to the arrangement of a valve for the automatic stopping of
boiler tubes.
As is well known the bursting of a boiler tube completely interrupts the operation
of tubular boilers, as there are no means to automatically stop the tube so as to prevent
the leakage of the water through the fracture.
This invention is designed to remedy the before mentioned disadvantage.
In the tube head K is arranged a valve V, guided in the boss B. This boss, carrying
the rim E which serves also as joint ring, is scrowed to the tube head. A spiral
spring F presses the valve continually away from the tube, to keep the latter open..
A ring R at the end of the guiding pin S of the valve V prevents the complete
detachment of the valve.
When the tube bursts a violent current is produced in the tube head which overcomes.
the pressure of the spring F and presses the valve on to its seating. The valve is
then kept continuously closed through the high pressure of the steam in the tube head.
This invention may be applied for any kind of tubular, factory, kitchen, or other
boilers.
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
arrangement of a valve for the automatic stopping of a burst tube.
FELL & WILDING,
1, Queen Victoria Street, E.C., Agents for the Applicant..
An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Removing Cake from the Bowls of Tobacco Pipes and Cleaning Out the Stems or Tubes.
Year: 1890

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Removing Cake from
the Bowls of Tobacco Pipes and Cleaning Out the Stems or
Tubes.
I CHARLES ANNESLEY BENSON of Ormonde House Sion Hill Bath Major General
of the Madras Infantry 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 instrument A B Fig. 1 for removing the cake from the bowl of a pipe is as to
construction the same as that described in complete specification and drawing
numbered 895300 which consists of legs A A' having looped handles B B' with
fulcrum bar D on which the legs A A' edged on their outer sides from E E¹ to F F
pivot at either or both ends CC, with the exception that a hole is required through
bar D from G to G Figs. 1 and 2 to hold a probe H and that the instrument consisting
of legs A A' handles B B and bar D instead of being of metal only may be
made of metal, glass, ivory, bone, or any substance whatever sufficiently hard and
strong, or partly of one substance and partly of any other.
2. The probe H Figs. 1 and 2 is crooked at one end H' H' and should be of
such thickness as to easily enter the stem or tube of a pipe, and in length suitable
to the instrument employed. It may be of any suitable substance, wire however is
preferable, as it bends sufficiently to adapt itself to the shape of the pipe tube.
3. A sheath of leather or other convenient material I Fig. 2 holds the points
of the instrument together and keeps the probe H from slipping out when not
in use.
1. The use of the instrument A B for removing the tobacco cake has been described
in complete specification 8953. The straight part of probe H is used to clean out the
stem or tube through the mouth piece. The crooked end H H to scoop out the
refuse from the stem through the bowl of the pipe. The use of the sheath is mentioned
in para. 3.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
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1. That the probe with crooked end and the method of attaching it or a probe
of any sort to the instrument for extracting tobacco cake through a hole in the
bar is a novelty.
2. That the complete apparatus combined with the sheath which holds the points of
the instrument and the end of the probe together is a novelty.
3. That the making the instrument for removing the cake from the bowl of the
pipe in whole or in part of any substance other than metal is a novelty.
ون
IT 1000
C. ANNESLEY BENSON,
Major General Madras Infantry.