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Improvements in Boots for Cycling and like Purposes.
Year: 1897

page_text: _Date of Application; 19th June, 1897-Accepted, 24th July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boots for Cycling and like Purposes.
I, JAMES JOHN MARSH, of 4, Cliveden Place, Eaton Square, London, S.W.,
Physician and Surgeon, 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 boots for cycling and like purposes, and
has for its object to provide a boot that shall be perfectly hygienic, support-giving,
and cool to the wearer, while at the same time owing to its being made according to
anatomical principles, the boot allows free ankle movement, as well as entire freedom
to the foot at the bend thereof. And in order that this my said invention may be the
more readily understood and carried into practical effect, reference is hereby made to
the accompanying drawing, upon which is shewn a perspective view of a boot
constructed in accordance with such invention.
In carrying ny invention into practice I fashion the boot with a long upper a
reaching midway (or thereabouts) up the wearer's leg, such upper being formed of
soft and pliable leather or other suitable material. The said upper a is so fashioned
as to leave an open space b between the two front edges a¹ of same when the boot is
upon the wearer's foot, such opening extending from the toe-cap c to the top of the
upper a.
The boot is fastened by means of straps d (preferably formed integral with the.
upper a) and buckles d' or their equivalent.
The upper a is extended forwardly to the toe-cap c which latter is extended
rearwardly to the waist of the boot as shewn.
By the construction of the boot described and illustrated, free play, so necessary
in cycling and the like, is allowed to the foot at the bend of the toes and the bend of
the ankle.
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 improvements in boots for cycling or like purposes, substantially as described
and illustrated.
2. In boots for cycling, the construction of the uppers which provides a continuous
open space in front thereof, and the means for fastening such boots, consisting of
straps formed integral with one side of the upper and buckling, buttoning or
similarly fastening to the other side, substantially as specified and shewn.
Dated this 19th day of June 1897.
HUGHES, SON & CO.,
38 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 27th Mar., 1897

page_text: cover A makes the cushion or the like self retaining as the air inside forces such cover
or flap over the air hole in the inflating tube so that the higher such bladder or the
like is blown the more tightly is the said cover or flap bedded against the inside hole
of the aforesaid inflating tube thus entirely preventing the escape of air therefore
during the operation of inflating there is no necessity for the tying up of the neck of
the bladder, or the employment of a screw or the like plug for air cushions or the
like as the air only goes in and is prevented from coming out again, but a string
or plug may be used if desired for giving greater security.
In my drawings I have only shown my invention as applied to the bladders of
footballs but the same principle applies to childrens playing balls, air beds and
the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. In football bladders, air beds, air cushions, childrens playing balls, or the like
the employment of a piece of indiarubber or any suitable material to form a flap
or cover over the air inlet hole, so that when the air is blown into the said cushion
or the like it presses such cover or flap against the aforesaid hole so preventing
the escape of air when it is once inside, in the manner and for the purposes
substantially as shown and described.
2. Projecting the neck or tube of football bladders into the inside and enlarging
the end or not as desired, and covering it with a piece of any suitable material
having openings at its sides to allow of the air passing in in the manner and for the
purposes substantially as shown and described.
Dated this Seventh day of January 1897
JOHN E. WALSH,
Savile Street, Hull, and Crossley Street, Halifax,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Manufacture of Rims for Bicycle and like Wheels.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Manufacture of Rims for Bicycle and like Wheels.
We, ROBERT ZSCHELLETZSCHKY and OSCAR HAAG, both Directors of the Act.
Ges. für Metall & Holzindustrie vormals R. Zschelletzschky, of 23 Mainzer
strasse, Berlin, Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
The wooden rims now seen in trade and in use, especially in the Bicycle trade,
do not by any means possess the necessary solility and stability, as they either
consist of a simple wooden band or of several strips or rings glued together or of
a wooden band wound round in spiral fashion, which owing to their varied expan-
sion easily lead to the splitting and cracking of the rim.
The present invention, as will be seen from the following description is quite
free from all the faults and deficiencies attaching to the ordinary rims, as thanks
to the ingenious manner in which they are made and to their sterling qualities
they have the greatest possible degree of solidity.
The invention of the new rim is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in
which
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a piece of wood used for the manufacture of
the rim.
Figure 2 a finished rim.
Figure 3a section along the line 3-3 in Figure 2.
The manufacture of the new wooden rim is exceedingly simple.
A wooden strip or lath H with diminishing and preferably shaped (rounded off)
edges and covered on the inner side with linen L or it may be silk or other tissue
or tissue like material is slowly wound spiral fashion or in a suitable manner on to
a wooden disc and during the process is simultaneously glued.
During this slow winding on of the wooden strip or lath it is subjected to an
even tension throughout its length so that the finished rim has the same tension
in all its windings WW2 W as shown by the cross section (Figure 3) hetween
each winding W W W of the finished rim the tissue L previously glued on to
the stretched strip or lath H, so that a splitting of the rim laterally or along it
circumferentially is rendered absolutely impossible.
The new rim as described above has the important advantage over all existing
wooden rims of a solidity not hitherto attained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:-
The manufacture of the rims of Bicycle and other wheels of one or more strips
or laths of wood wound on in spiral fashion, and characterised by interposed tissue

page_text: layers wound on therewith and simultaneously glued, for the purpose of preventing
any splitting or cracking of the rim, as set forth.
2001 TO THE "TUT
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street, London,
Agent for
An Improved Igniter with Protecting Arrangement for Incandescent Gas-light Mantles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 12th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Igniter with Protecting Arrangement for Incandescent
Gas-light Mantles.
We, GEORG MANKE, Merchant, of 29, Sternengasse, Cologne, and CARL KRAFT,
Merchant, of 110, Eigelstein, Cologne, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The glass chimney A. has a crown E. which, on the one hand, serves as a
support for the closing flap or valve C. while on the other hand it supports a
platinum wire carrying the platinum-sponge "pilule" J. The flap or valve C. is
pivotted or hinged at a point D. of the crown E. and by means of a piece of
bent-up metal-plate attached, after the manner of a clip, to the extension F. pro-
jecting from the flap or valve beyond the pivotting point or hinge D. is so
evenly balanced as to be easily raised by the ascending current of combustion
gases, while on the extinction of the flame it will fall back upon its seat.
chimney A. is shut off, from beneath, by the sieve (perforated plate or wire-
gauze) B.
The
On turning on the gas-cock in order to light the flame, gas will, in the first
place, accumulate underneath the flap or valve C. in consequence whereof the
platinum-sponge "pilule" J. will be rendered incandescent. This causes the little
wires of platinum or other refractory material attached to the "pilule" to become
likewise incandescent, so as to ignite the gas. The current of hot gases thus
set up will open the flap or valve C. until it assumes the position C. and the
ascending current of combustion gases will take its course towards the main
orifice, so that the spongy platinum pilule, which is placed a little to the back,
will be but little affected thereby.
The spongy platinum which is here shown fitted to the crown E. may equally
well be attached to the hindmost part, situated near the pivotting point or hinge D.
of the flap or valve C.
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:
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crown or
An improved gas-igniting arrangement in which the platinum sponge which
serves to cause the ignition of the gas, is attached to the metal-plate
ledge (which, when the gas is turned off, serves as the seat for the valve or
closing flap) in such a way as to ensure that when the valve or closing flap is
open, the platinum sponge may not be brought into contact with the combustion
gases.
Dated thin 4th law. nf Tharambe 100%
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Apparatus for Making Fly Catchers.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1897-Accepted, 17th Sept., 1898
COMUNID
An Apparatus for Making Fly Catchers.
OSWALD IVAN MILNE, of Bishopsgate House, Bishopsgate Street Within, E.C.,
Accountant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:
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It consists of an apparatus made of lead, pewter or other suitable material as
follows:
A collapsable tube or container A with an elongated mouthpiece B slotted at C
and stopped at end, containing a suitable sticky substance. Over mouthpiece B
is an adjustable sliding sleeve D with slot at E and graduated holes F.
Figure G shews a string esparto grass or other suitable material placed in posi-
tion of the opening caused by bringing slot E in the sleeve immediately over
slot C in the container mouthpiece.
Figure H shews sleeve adjusted by sliding up to the hole best suited to the
thickness of the string or other material about to be used.
Upon pressing the collapsible tube or container with the finger and thumb
and at the same time drawing the string through the opening indicated a sticky
coating is imparted to it, this action may be continued with a succession of
strings until the container is exhausted.
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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 combination of a collapsible tube and means for holding the string or
the like in position at its mouth.
2. The combination of a collapsible tube and a slotted mouthpiece.
3. The combination with the subject matter of Claim 2 of means for holding
the string or the like in the slot.
4. The combination of a collapsible tube, a slotted mouth piece and a sliding
cap or sleeve on the mouth piece.
5. An apparatus for making fly catchers substantially as described and shown
in the drawings.
Dated this 21st day of September 1897
An Improved Frame for Cycles and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 15th May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Frame for Cycles and the like.
We, CARL HESS and THEODOR HESS, both of 7 Kleinfeld, Mannheim, in the
German Empire, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:
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This invention relates to a frame for cycles and the like produced by stamping
or pressing the same cut of sheet iron or other metal. A frame so produced is very
strong, and may be made of comparatively thin metal whereby great lightness is
secured. The frame is made of two stamped or pressed out parts which may be of
half round or other suitable section and are provided with flanges which enable the
two parts to be connected together by screws, rivets or folds. Or one of such
stamped or pressed out parts may be connected to a flat plate (as in Figures 2 and 4
for example).
The accompanying sheet of drawings illustrates one half of a cycle frame made
in accordance with the invention,
Figure 1 being an elevation,
Figures 2 and 3 parts of the frame, and
Figure 4 a cross section taken at the lower part of Figure 2, but drawn to a
larger scale.
The half A of the frame is stamped out of one piece of metal the flanges being
formed at the same time. The two halves are connected together by means of
screws or rivets a passed through holes in the flanges bor by folding one flange
wholly or partly over the other. Such a frame is much more cheaply produced
than those heretofore in use, and the flanges impart thereto great strength, so that
the metal out of which the parts are stamped may be very thin, and consequently
the frame very light.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
First. A cycle frame produced by stamping or pressing the parts out of metal,
substantially as described.
Second. A cycle frame constructed of two parts A stamped out of metal, provided
with flanges and connected together by screws, rivets, or folds, substantially as
described.
Dated this 8th day of January 1897.
C. HESS,
T. HESS,
Per W. H. Beck,
115 Cannon Street, London, E.C., Agent.
Prism Plates and Frames for Window Openings.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 12th Mar.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Prism Plates and Frames for Window Openings.
I, JOHN MEIGGS EWEN, of No. 1129, The Rookery, Chicago, County of Cook,
State of Illinois, United States of America, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare
the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a new and original design for prism plates and borders.
Figure 1 is an elevation of a prism plate and border;
Figure 2 is a vertical section therethrough;
Figure 3 is a similar elevation of a prism plate with an open work border of a
different design.
Figure 4 is a section therethrough, showing the border dished toward the prisms.
Figure 5 is a similar elevation, showing a different border.
Figure 6 is a section therethrough, showing open work border dished away from
the prisms.
A is a prism plate having the prisms B on one side and about it the border C.
Care prisms of a different shape and B2 different ornamental work in the border.
D shows a still different treatment of the open work border and D2 indicates other
lines of the border dished toward the prisms. B¹ indicates the border dished away
from the prisms.
By this open work border the space necessary to be left between the edge of the
prism plate and the surrounding walls of the window is bridged or filled, as it were,
by such open work or lace-like border. The several portions of the prism plate and
border, or either, may, as it is manifest, be ornamented as desired.
Moreover this arrangement of the prism border permits it to be made to
harmonize with the architectural effects of the building and also permits it, when
occasion requires, to be thrown outwardly by means of the inwardly dished border,
so as to give ample room for swinging, turning or cleaning the window proper,
which lies inside the prism plate or window.
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 prism plate for a window opening, comprising a series of prism lights planned
together, showing prisms on one side and a comparatively flat surface on the
other with a surrounding open work border parallel with the plate or dished
inwardly or outwardly.
Dated this 7th day of December 1897.
For the Applicant,
W. LLOYD WISE,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
An Improved Solution or Fluid for Impregnating Incandescent Bodies.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Sept.. 1897-Accepted, 2nd Oct., 1897
COMPLETE
An Improved Solution or Fluid for Impregnating Incandescent
Bodies.
I, LUDWIG FREUDENTHAL of 66, Jerusalemerstrasse, Berlin in the Empire of
Germany, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what.
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:―
This invention has for its object an improved solution for impregnating incan-
descent bodies. Thorium oxalate is converted by suitable treatment into thorium
nitrate and the latter dissolved in a suitable liquid, for instance distilled water.
To this solution a small quantity of the chlorides of other metals is added, and as
soon as a thorough admixture of the above mentioned substances has taken place,
the fluid obtained in this manner is purified and filtered after which it is ready for
The choice of the metal chloride to
use in impregnating incandescent bodies.
be added to the dissolved thorium nitrate is made according to the actual require-
ments as regards for instance strength of light, colour of light, permanency of the
light or durability of the incandescent body.
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:-
An improved fluid for impregnating incandescent bodies, consisting of thorium
oxalate, which by means of suitable treatment is converted into thorium nitrate
and then dissolved in a suitable liquid such for instance as distilled water, small
quantities of the chlorides of other metals being then added to the said solution,
which after purification and filtration of the mixture thus obtained forms a suitable
fluid for impregnating incandescent bodies, the constituents of said fluid remain-
ing on the incandescent body after the drying, whilst the burning off of the same
causes a chemical combination, substantially as described.
Dat this 1st day of Santomber 1897
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Apparatus for Quickly Turning Over a Series of Photographs or Drawings attached to a Revolving Cylinder.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Apparatus for Quickly Turning Over a Series of
Photographs or Drawings attached to a Revolving Cylinder.
We, BERNHARD DRITTLER and MORIZ ERLANGER, both of 9 Deutschherrenstrasse,
Nuremberg, Bavaria, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturers, 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 apparatus for mechanically exhibiting
Kinematic pictures or series of instantaneous photographs, the object being to
constructed an appliance whereby a number of photographs or drawings may be.
rapidly turned over or exposed so as to give a lifelike expression to the pictures
so disclosed.
Such being the nature and object of our said invention, the following is a complete
description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawing which
represents a section of the apparatus cut across the axis of the cylinder.
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According to this invention the principal parts of the apparatus are a case a, a
cylinder c either automatic or to be turned by a crank, and a checking strip d
which is preferably made of pliable metal or wood. The leaves or sheets f with
their kinematic pictures are so glued on the cylinder that each leaf reaches a little
over the next succeeding one, so that the edges of the leaves form a circle. When
the cylinder is turned in the direction of the arrow, the stripper d releases one leaf
or picture f after the other, and each leaf f being stiff, flys upwards, so that the
picture on the leaf as the latter strikes the wall g will become visible and give
a life-like expression to the picture. The leaves or sheets f of paper may have
pictures on either side, or pictures on the front side and advertisements on the
reverse side.
By the use of this invention the leaves can be successively exposed without
touching them with the fingers or thumbs, consequently the leaves and pictures
are not soiled nor damaged, and a lifelike expression is imparted to the pictures
without skill on the part of the manipulator.
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;-
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The box or casing a, strip d, and drum c on which are mounted a series of leaves
A shoots on aaah of which in mistura on whatoomah
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page_text: for the purpose herein described and substantially as illustrated by the annexed
drawing.
Dated this 10th day of Anonst 1007
MORIZ ERLANGER,
BERNHARD DRITTLER,
By their Agents,
Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax.
Improvements in Inkstands.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Jan., 1897-Accepted, 22nd May,
1897
Improvements in Inkstands.
1, PALOORN SANKARANARAYANA, M.A., of 69, Swami Pillai Street, Chooluy,
Madras, in India, Retired Educational Officer, do hereby declare the nature of
my invention for "Improvements in inkstands," and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
Inkstands with funnel or inverted bell like arrangement sunk into them like the
invertible glass ink bottles, are made in two parts, as shewn in the accompanying
drawings, which are screwed or otherwise adjusted to each other, so as to admit of
separation and cleansing, and also furnished with a suitable cover, lid, or a more or
less simple cork fitted in a metal piece, hinged to the bottle, which may be shut in
order to prevent evaporation of ink when not used. The screw portion of the two
parts may be made either in glass or with metallic fittings.
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 division of the invertible glass ink bottle into two parts so as to admit.
of separation and cleansing.
(2.) The provision of a lid or cover to the same.
Dated this Twenty-second day of December 1896.
PALOORN SANKARANARAYANA, M.A.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Feb., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 21st June, 1897-Accepted, 24th July, 1897.
I, RICHARD GORDON-SMITH of 23 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Hants Gentleman do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention is applicable to revolvers pistols and similar fire arms but especially
so to cavalry revolvers for use in close quarters with other cavalry, or when
dismounted and at close quarters.
It consists in substituting for the ordinary heel-plate, a heel-plate formed with a
blade axe or knife upon it which blade is by preference formed with a double cutting
edge shaped somewhat similar to the point of an ordinary heavy cavalry sabre, or
similar to a large rose thorn.
In the back of the blade I form a hole or piercing through which to pass a string
or thong to secure the weapon to the wrist.
The base of this heel-plate is formed as a flange to fit onto the butt of the weapon
and may be attached to most revolvers by screws in the ordinary way.
Dated this 10th day of February 1897.
HENRY F. TALBOT,
7 Cherry Street, Birmingham, Agent for the Applicant.
ISTOIs, and the like.
I RICHARD GORDON-SMITH of 23 Clarence Parade Southsea Hants 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 :-
This invention is applicable to revolvers, pistols, and similar fire arms, but
especially so to cavalry revolvers for use in close quarters with other cavalry, or when
dismounted and at close quarters, and will be found valuable alike to military, naval,
police forces, and also to sportsmen when big game shooting.
It consists in substituting for the ordinary heel-plate a heel-plate formed with a
blade, axe, or knife upon it which blade is by preference formed with a double
cutting-edge shaped somewhat similar to the point of an ordinary heavy cavalry
sabre, or similar to a large rose thorn, the better to facilitate penetration and
cutting.
The base of this beel-plate is formed either solid with the frame of the weapon or
with a flange to fit onto the butt of the weapon, so that this spiked heel-plate can,
by means of screws, be attached to the ordinarily constructed butt of the weapon. In
the back of the blade a hole or piercing may, if desired, be formed through which to
pass a cord or thong to secure the weapon to the wrist.
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page_text: Referring to the accompanying drawing shewing the butt end of a Revolver, A is
the blade or spike with the cutting edges B & C and having the base formed with a
flange D to fit onto the butt E.
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 :
Heel plates for revolvers, pistols, and the like formed with a cutting blade or axe
substantially as herein set forth and illustrated.
1007
HENRY F. TALBOT,
7 Cherry Street, Birmingham, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvement in Chairs.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Dec., 1897-Accepted, 2nd Mar., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Chairs.
JAMES MURRAY, 52, Great Eastern Street, London, E.C., Chairmaker, and OWEN
TOWNSEND, 3, Grayhurst Road, Dalston, London, E.C., Chairmaker, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
It relates to the tops or padded rolls of chairs for the rest & comfort of persons
sitting thereon; having a head rest to move up & down at the will of the sitter.
It will thus suit the various height of different persons sitting thereon and can be
adapted to any easy or other chairs or the like. We proceed as follow. We make
a frame with legs or pedestal & may be either a solid base with legs or what is
known as platform rocking & tilting chairs. We attatch to the base, platform or
pedestal a seat & back. The back is made of two or more uprights which are fixed
by transverse bars. We cut at the top of the two outside uprights a groove or slot
perpendicularly.
Into this groove or slot we insert the ends of the moveable bar at each side. This
bar forms the centre of the roll top which forms the top of the chair back. This
moveable roll top may be used with or without a spring made of steel or with india
rubber. It can be used with a spiral or with a flat steel spring. We prefer to use a
flat steel spring which we fix perpendicularly into the groove or slot. The ends of
the moveable top are inserted into the slot or groove upon the spring & by this
means kept firm in various positions at the pleasure of the sitter; which is easily
adjusted up or down at will & meets the exigencies of persons of various height or
stature.
JAMES MURRAY, late of 52, Great Eastern Street, and OWEN TOWNSEND, late of
3, Grayhurst Road, Dalston, present both of 6, Rufus Street, Hoxton Square, 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 :-
We make the tops of chairs and the like to slide up and down to suit the ease and
comfort of the person or persons sitting thereon, that they may rest their heads at
any height they may wish so to do, to suit the convenience of persons of various
heights. Now in making the said top rail to slide up and down, and also to keep
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page_text: their position when in use, we make a grove or slot Figure I in the innerside of each
back standard, back foot or upright and into which we insert springs Fig. II so that
they press on each end of the top rail, which is made to fit the said slot or grove,
and will thereby keep the said top rail, in any desired position Fig. III according to
the tension desired, which can be moved up and down with ease by the person sitting
thereon.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :
A moveable top for the backs of chairs & the like which can be made to slide
A New or Improved Double Tooth-Brush.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th May, 1897-Accepted, 3rd July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Double Tooth-Brush.
I, EDMUND EDWARDS, of the Firm of Edwards and Co., Patent Agent and
Engineer, of 65 and 66, Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex, 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, and accompanying drawing, that is to say :--
The new or improved double tooth-brush, which is illustrated in the accom-
panying drawing, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view, and Figure 2 a plan,
has for its object the simultaneous cleaning of the front and back of the teeth,
whether the upper or the lower teeth or both. For this purpose two brush holders
or supports a and b are provided, the brushes upon which are arranged opposite
to each other. In order that they may fit against the teeth properly the brush
holders which are carried by a prolongation of the handle d, (at half their
height) are suitably curved.
In order to use the improved double tooth-brush, the flat handle d is moved
backward and forward sideways between the upper and lower rows of teeth, whilst
greater pressure can be exerted against either the front or the back of the teeth,
as desired.
The improved double tooth-brush affords the following advantages:
(1.) A complete and simultaneous cleaning of both sides of the teeth.
(2.) A simultaneous brushing of the upper and lower teeth.
(3.) A long handle is not required, so that the manipulation and keeping of the
tooth brush are more convenient.
(4.) The application of a desired pressure to the back of the teeth.
(5.) The brush is more easily kept clean.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
The double tooth-brush with two brush holders (a and b) arranged opposite to
each other, which are connected together by a prolongation c of the flat handle d
12
rateu this 20th day of May, 1091.
EDWARDS & Co.,
65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Alarm Gun for Scareing Purposes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 17th July, 1897
Alarm Gun for Scareing Purposes.
JOHN SHAW, Warehouse Foreman, Tanyard Terrace, Saint Johns, Worcester, 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
ALARM GUN FOR SCAREING PURPOSES.
Fig. 1 shewing position of gun complete and set ready for fireing.
Fig. 2 shewing position of gun when fired.
R the rod, C the connecting joint. A the bend in rod so when the gun is released
by its own weight it travels & the striker comes in contact with the bend. B, the
barrel of gun or chamber for cartridge S, the striker fitted into breech. T, the trigger
& hook shewing the wires attached. H the trigger hinge. F damp proof cap
attached to rod shewing muzzle of gun covered over when set. Fig. 3 shewing the
gun separate from the rod S, the striker removed from breech & D the split cotter
which passes through the breech & centre of striker.
The rod is fixed in the ground which holds in a upright position & the Gun is
connected to the rod by means of a screw bolt and nut, the hook as shewn on the
Trigger is combined to the Trigger on which the wires are placed so that when anyone
comes in contact with the wire or wires, the Trigger is drawn over as shewn on Fig. 2
and the wires becomes detached from hook.
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
B the gun, T the trigger, F damp proof cap, A the bend in rod & the Mechanism
of the Gun complete.
Improved Device for Sifting or Bolting all kinds of Materials and especially Tobacco and various kinds of Food.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improved Device for Sifting or Bolting all kinds of Materials, and
especially Tobacco and various kinds of Food.
I, HERRMANN SCHMEISSER, of 67 Chausseestrasse, Berlin, in the Empire of
Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The present invention consists of a device for shifting or bolting all kinds of
materials and especially tobacco and various kinds of food.
And in order to render the present specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters denote similar parts
throughout the several views:-
Fig. 1 is an end elevation and
Fig. 2 a side elevation with the housing in section of a device constructed
according to the present invention.
A is a housing having bearings I therein and a semicircular cover B hinged
thereto. The drum N is advantageously sexagonal or octagonal in section and is
mounted in the said bearings 1, 1 being provided with a crank arm H by means of
which the same is rotated.
The drum is detachably mounted in the bearings 1, 1 and is taken out of the
housing in order to be filled. When filled it is again placed in the bearings
and the cover B is closed whereupon the drum is rotated and the sifting takes place.
By means of the housing A and cover B the sifting takes place without causing
any dust whatever. A drawer D is arranged at the bottom of the housing to collect
the siftings.
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 combination of a casing A having cover B and a drum detachably mounted
therein, substantially as described.
2. The combination of a casing A, a drun B detachably mounted therein, means
for rotating the said drum and a drawer D mounted in the housing underneath the
said drum substantially as described.
Dated this 31st day of Nav 1907
Dated this 31st day of May, 1907,
DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
Chartered Patent Agents,
321, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
A New ruzzle or таше.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
A New ruzzle or таше.
We, GEORGE FRANCIS LA CLOCHE, Rentier, of 21, Beau Rivage, St. Clements,.
Jersey, and CHARLES SIDNEY DEANS, Rentier, of Roseden, Longueville, Jersey, 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 is a toy puzzle & consists of, a box with glass top & six dice. The
box may be made of wood or other material & in any case the top is to be of glass.
This box may be of any size or shape, the size being regulated by the size dice to be
used. There are six square holes, or recesses, made in the bottom of the box, & each.
is of about the size of any one side of the dice used, & of about one third the depth:
of such dice.
These holes may be distributed in any way in the bottom of the box & are to be
numbered respectively 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 starting from any hole. A good way to place
these holes in the bottom of the box, would be in the shape of a triangle, so that one
hole would be at each angle & one hole in the centre of each side of such triangle; in
this case an equilateral triangle would be used.
The dice may be ordinary square dice or square blocks made of wood, ivory or
other material & each side to represent a number as in ordinary dice from 1 to 6 ;:
all six dice being of the same size & numbering. These dice are placed inside the
box, & the glass top is then fixed to the box.
The object of this puzzle is to shake or otherwise propell the 6 dice or square.
blocks into the recesses made in the bottom of the box, so that one dice will be in
each hole, & in such a way that the top side of each dice will represent the
number of the hole into which it has been propelled or shaken.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we.
claim is : .
The novelty in that dice or square blocks are the objects, which have to be shaken.
or otherwise propelled into square holes or recesses made for that purpose.
Dated this Town day OL MATCH POST
GEORGE FRANCIS LA CLOCHE..
CHARLES SIDNEY DEANS.
An Improved Composition or Mixture for the Treatment of Gape in Birds.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 12th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 28th May, 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Composition or Mixture for the Treatment of Gape
in Birds.
I, CHARLES HOPKINS, Wychnor Park, Burton-on-Trent, Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved composition or mixture for the treatment of
the gape in birds, and consists of a composition consisting of spirit of tar, ground
ginger, sulphate of iron and water. The proportion which I prefer to use is as
follows:-
An Improved Composition or Mixture for the Treatment of Gape
in Birds.
I, CHARLES HOPKINS, Wychnor Park, Burton-on-Trent, Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to an improved composition or mixture for the treatment of
gape
in birds, and consists of a composition consisting of spirit of tar, ground ginger,
sulphate of iron and water. The proportion which I prefer to use is as follows:-
I mix these ingredients with water in the above proportion so as to make one
[Price 8d.]
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page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. An improved composition or mixture for the treatment of gape in birds
consisting of spirit of tar, ground ginger, sulphate of iron and water.
Improvements in and relating to Ladies' Riding Jackets.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 27th Mar., 1897
Improvements in and relating to Ladies' Riding Jackets.
I, CHARLES WILLIAM DAVIS of 52 Great Portland Street, Cavendish Square,
London W. Ladies' Habit 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 relates to improvements in and relating to ladies' riding jackets
and my invention consists in a ladies' riding jacket which is formed with an apron
or knee piece substantially as hereinafter described and illustrated.
It is well known that ladies' riding jackets made in the hitherto usual manner
are unsightly when the lady wearing such jacket is off the saddle by reason of the
clumsy appearance of the separately attachel apron or knee piece with which said
jackets have been provided, and further, said apron or knee piece is troublesome
to fasten to the adjacent edges of the jacket, which defects are obviated by my
invention.
In order that my invention may be readily understood reference is made to the
accompanying drawing wherein like letters of reference indicate corresponding
parts throughout the several figures and in which :-
:-
Fig. 1 represents my improved jacket being worn by a lady when riding and
Fig. 2 when walking.
Fig. 3 represents an underside view of one side of my jacket showing the folded
knee piece or apron.
In carrying out my invention I make a jacket in about any usual manner and of
any suitable pattern or design. For the purpose of illustrating my invention I
show a double breasted jacket although the application of my invention is not
confined to such a jacket. I cut the material of the jacket in such a manner that
a pleat is formed in each side-under the front A of the jacket-said pleat
beginning at about a and extending in a slanting direction downwards to the lower
edge of the jacket about as shown in Fig. 3 the arrangement being such that said
pleat will let out and thereby form the apron or knee piece about as shown in
Fig. 1.
"
For the purpose of keeping the fronts A in position against the body of the
jacket when the lady wearing said jacket is off the saddle I provide the portion
below the waist with suitable eyes e preferably made of silk or other material
corresponding in colour with the material of the jacket, in which eyes suitable
hooks on the underside of the strips or flaps may be engaged or any other
suitable fastening may be used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and the manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
A riding jacket formed with pleats capable of being "let out
apron or knee piece substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated this 26th dox of Tenua 1900
" so as to form the
CHARLES WILLIAM DAVIS,
By his Agents, Horn Son & Co.,
151 Strand, (next to Somerset House), London.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Jan., 1897-Accepted, 22nd May, 1897
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The object of the present invention is a chair, which can be used as a wash-hand
stand.
In the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 is a side-view as chair with the washing basin in the back.
Fig. 2 is a side-view as wash hand stand.
Fig. 3 & 4 are details of this chair.
Fig. 5 is the side-view as chair with the washing-basin under the seat.
Fig. 6 & 7 are side-views as wash-hand stand with basin in the back and upon
the back.
Fig. 8 is a plan-view of the seat.
Referring to Figs. 1-4 on the oblique legs a of the chair the guiding-cases bare
arranged (or the legs themselves are hollow as in Figs. 5-6) in which the guiding-
bars c, on which the back e is arranged, turnable round the hinges d, can slide in
the guides. The back e is so constructed, that it can receive a basinf in which a
washing basin g is arranged; this basin can be closed by a cover h, turnable at i.
By using the washing-chair as chair, the back is put up as in Fig. 1; by using the
chair as wash-hand stand, the back e is raised the bars c sliding in the guides b (or
in the legs a), the back is then turned down and the cover h is opened (Fig. 2).
Herewith the back e is held fast with the bars c in the cases b (or legs a) by
its own weight in every position, because the cases (or legs) are oblique.
The basin serves as a protection for the stuffed back. While the back of the
chair now described has a stuffed back, Figs. 5-8 show a chair of simpler
construction; here the washing-basin g is arranged under the seat, (or at another
place). The seat k can be fitted with a movable cover l, giving access to a toilet-
basin m.
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 washing-chair, having a washing-basin g in the back e turnable and holding
fast in every height.
2. A washing-chair, having the washing-basin g when not in use under the
Beat k.
3. A washing-chair, having a toilet-basin m under the seat, which can be opened.
Dated this 21st day of January 1897.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Pressure Reducing Device for Water Taps and other Fluid Discharge Apparatus.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 27th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Pressure Reducing Device for Water Taps and other Fluid
Discharge Apparatus.
I, LUDWIG SCHERMULY, Contractor, of Crefield, Rhenish Prussia, in the 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:-
This invention has for its object, to provide an attachment to water taps and other
fluid discharge pipes which causes the liquid to flow out more slowly or quietly than
is the case under ordinary conditions.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 is a side view of a water tap and pressure
reducing attachment embodying my invention; Fig. 2 is an axial section of the
pressure reducing attachment; Fig. 3 is a plan of the same.
The device chiefly comprises a sleeve or detachable mouthpiece a with conoidal
outlet, a sieve or sieves b mounted in the said sleeve, and a packing ring c of
indiarubber or other suitable material, serving to connect the sleeve with the outlet
or mouth of the tap.
I prefer to use two or more sieves placed one over the other and made to rest on
the contracted part or on an internal shoulder of the sleeve a, while the packing ring c
is placed above the sieve, between the circumference of the outlet pipe and the
inside of the sleeve. The connection between the packing ring and the sleeve may
be made by a screw joint, as shown, or by corrugations or other suitable means.
The sleeve containing the sieve and ring is simply made to slide over the mouth of
the outlet pipe, and the packing ring serves not only to form a tight joint, but also
to hold the sleeve.
The mouth of the sleeve a has a sectional area or clear width larger than
that of the outlet pipe, to which the sleeve or mouthpiece is attached, and as the
sieves 6 obstruct the flow of water, it flows out of the sleeve a with a considerably
reduced speed.
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 pressure reducing attachment for the mouths of water taps, or fluid discharge
pipes, consisting of a sleeve or mouthpiece, a sieve or sieves mounted in the said
sleeve, and a packing ring of indiarubber or similar material placed above the said
sieve or sieves and adapted to hold the said mouthpiece, substantially as described.
Dated this 14th, day of October 1897.
FAIRFAX & WETTER
Agents, 37 and 39, Essex Strand, Strand, London.