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Improvements in Pastille Presses and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 11th Mar., 1899
CUBILETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pastille Presses and the like.
I, PHILIPP KAHNEMANN, of the Firm of Kahnemann & Krause, of 24, Garnison-
gasse, Vienna, in the Empire of Austria, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved press for the purpose of compressing
medicines or the like in powder state, or other suitable powders or substances into
tablets or lozenges, pastilles or the like and from which the finished lozenges are
extracted by means of simple mechanism.
The annexed drawing shows a vertical section of the improved press. The
apparatus consists of a receiver a for receiving the powder which may be round
or cornered according to the desired form which the lozenges or tablets shall have.
It is screwed into the foot of the apparatus and can therefore be exchanged.
Exactly above the receiver a the stamper c is arranged fitting tightly into the
former and always shaped to suit the same; it is held by the arm & which is
fastened to the foot b or these two pieces may be made in one. The stamper c
is held in the raised position by a spring e airanged in the body d, so that the
stamper can be pushed into the receiver a by a pressure on the plate f returning
to its original position as soon as the pressure ceases.
If the powder to be compressed is put into the receiver a a simple or repeated
blow upon the plate f of the stamper is sufficient to press the same upon the
powder forming this to a pastille
In order to remove the lozenge easily out of the receiver the latter is provided
with a movable bottom piece which is connected with a lever i by means of
the rod h. If this lever is pressed down the movable bottom piece is lifted,
and with it the pastille which can be taken away
The double bottom returns by
the effect of the spring k into its original position. If the lever is pushed down
sharply and quickly and quickly released the pastille is ejected out of the receiver.
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:
An improved pastille press or the like consisting of a vessel for receiving the
powder or other substance of a section according to the form of the desired pastille
and a stamper fitting exactly herein which is under the action of a spring and
inserted into the vessel filled with the powder or other substance by means of
gradual or sudden pressure so as to form the pastille which lies upon a movable
bottom piece in the receiver and is brought out of the same by lifting the movable
bottom piece upwards by means of a lever whereupon, when the pressure on this
lever ceases, the bottom returns into its original position by the effect of a spring.
Dated this 10th day of February 1899.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.
Improvements in Lamp Chimneys.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Mar., 1899-Accepted, 22nd Apr.,
1899
Improvements in Lamp Chimneys.
I, CARL ADOLPH HERMANN JUST, Merchant, of 4, Nicolaistrasse, Lauban,
Silesia, 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 lamp chimneys has for its object to pro-
vide an improved form of lamp chimney, capable of withstanding high tem-
peratures. The accompanying drawing illustrates a lamp chimney constructed
according to this invention. The chimney is formed at each end with a simi-
larly curved shoulder and widened part for fitting on the burner, so that if one
of the shoulders should happen to be broken the chimney can be used in the
ordinary manner notwithstanding.
The gradual widening of the chimney towards the middle is intended to effect
a better diffusion of the rays of light and thereby more illuminating power. A
further reason is that the chimney is thereby made more capable of withstanding
the effects of temperature, the glass being better able to expand than is the case
with chimneys having the ordinary cylindrical form hitherto employed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
1
1. A lamp chimney with shoulder at each end, and gradually widened towards
the middle for the purpose of ensuring a better diffusion of the light and greater
durability of the chimney.
2. The improved lamp chimney substantially as described with reference to
the drawings.
11
1000
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in and relating to Spectacles or Eye Protectors.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 15th Apr.,
1899
COMPLETE. SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Spectacles or Eye Protectors.
T. MAX HUBRICH, of Glogau, in the German Empire, Mineral Water Mann-
facturer, 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 speciacles or eye protectors to be worn by a person
during the operation of having his hair or beard cut with the object of preventing
the severed ends of hair entering the eyes.
The improved spectacles consists of two hollowed or concave discs of glass or
similar or suitable transparent material fitted within a frame formed from a
cord or braid having a long pile. The two glasses are preferably joined together
by a bridge piece of indiarubber or other elastic material, and the wires or straps
by means of which the spectacles are secured in place may be adjustable in their
lengths.
The longer the pile of the cord or other material forming the frames of the
glasses, the better will the spectacles be adapted for fitting differently shaped
faces.
The accompanying drawings illustrate the improved protective spectacles in
place upon a wearer, and by themselves and out of use.
a, a are the hollowed or concave glasses or the like furnished with frames b
of cord or braid having a long pile. is the elastic bridge piece, and d, d are
the straps or wires by which the spectacles are secured or held in position.
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:
Spectacles or eye protectors consisting of two hollowed or concave glasses or
discs of transparent material framed in a cord or braid having a long pile and
connected by a bridge, substantially as and for the purpose herein before described
and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
TCIT
W
W. E. HEYS & SON.
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvement in Pneumatic Tyres.
RICHARD MARSHALL, Bicycle Manufacturer, Clay Cross, Derbyshire, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The improvement consists of forming the canvas lining of the tyre of sufficient
breadth to overlap on the inner side next the rim of wheel so as to completely
envelop the inner tube and of a line of hooks and eyes on either side near the
edge of tyre so that the edges of tyre may be fastened together including the
inner tube before placing the tyre on the wheel. By the above means, the tyre
may be used on any section of rims not needing any wires or projections on tyre
or rim to keep it in place, the tyre forming a complete cover for the inner tube
and retaining its position on im the same as it would if it was a
tyre.
single tube
RICHARD MARSHALL, Cycle Maker, High Street, Clay Cross, in the County of
Derby, 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 improvement consists of forming a canvas, lining of the tyre of sufficient
breadth to overlap on the inner side next the rim of wheel so as to completely
envelope the inner tube and of a line of hooks and eyes on either side near the
edges of tyre so that the edges of tyre may be fastened together enclosing the
inner tube before placing the tyre on the wheel. By the above means the tyre
may be used on any section of rim not needing either wires or projections on tyre
or rim to keep it in place the tyre forming complete cover for the inner tube
and retaining its position on rim the same as it would if it was a single tube
tyre.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the unture of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
1 claim is:-
(1) A cover that will fit on any rim.
(2) A cover to fasten with hooks & eyes before being placed on rim.
(3) A cover that thoroughly envelopes the inner tube,
An Improvement in Running Reins and Martingales.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Running Reins and Martingales.
EDWARD JAMES CAZALET, Bransford Court, Worcester, Worcestershire, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improvement in running reins and martingales for riding or driving,
with the object of releasing all undue strain or tension on the animal's mouth,
when the head has been drawn into the correct and proper position of carriage,
and thereby keeping the animal under control with comfort to itself. It consists
of an ordinary running rein, one end being constructed similar to a martingale
to attach in the same manner to the girth or breastplate, the other passing
through the bit to a certain distance, where it is stopped either by an enlargement
of the rein, or being attached to the ordinary bridle rein, or having a short piece
similar to a bridle cheek piece, attached as a double harness coupling, and fasten-
ing onto the bit.
021
1
1000
An improvement in Kunning Reins and Martingales.
I, EDWARD JAMES CAZALET, of Bransford Court, Worcester, Farmer, 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: -
My invention has for its object an improvement in running reins and martin-
gales by which all undue strain or tension upon the animals mouth is released
when the head has been drawn into the correct and proper position of carriage
thus retaining the animal under control without affecting its comfort.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood and more easily carried
into practise I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon which I have
fully illustrated my improvements applied to a saddle horse and from which its
application to horses for driving will be readily understood.
Figure 1 is a sketch of the fore portion of a horse showing one form of my
arrangement applied thereto.
Figure 2 is an enlargement of the bit ring and connections shewn in Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a similar view to Figure 2, but shewing a slight modification.
Figure 4 is also a similar view to Figure 1 but shewing a modification.
To carry one form of my invention into effect I use an ordinary running rein
attached to the girth saddle or breast plate at the one end B passing through the
073
Apparatus for Injecting Liquid, especially Pickling and other Preservative Liquids, into Food.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Apr., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 8th July, 1899-Accepted, 2nd Sept., 1899
Apparatus for Injecting Liquid, especially Pickling and other
Preservative Liquids, into Food.
I, CARL BAUM, of Mannheim, L. 2, 11, in the Empire of Germany, Merchant,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The present invention relates to an apparatus for injecting liquid, and especially
pickling or the like preservative liquids into food.
A cylinder of glass, earthenware, aluminium, tin or any other material
indifferent to the pickle or the like liquid, is closed at both ends by covers of
similar material and is fastened by means of a clamping frame or the like hori-
zontally on the work table or the like. The covers connected together by bolts
and fly nuts are usually pressed to the cylinder ends by means of said nuts,
being made tight on the cylinder by an india-rubber or like packing ring.
These bolts being taken away, the cylinder can be taken from the frame to
be cleaned.
The rod of the suitably tightened piston provided with a crank consists of a
screw spider guided in a box on the cover. Sidewards of the box on the cover is
pivoted a lever, which may lie in a cross cut of the box so as to form a half a
turn of a thread engaging the spindle.
The piston is so fastened on the spindle that it need not turn with the latter
but is only pushed along. The space in front of the piston being filled with
impregnating or pickling liquid, the piston can be moved forward by turning the
crank and the liquid is pressed through a pipe ending. with a hollow, perforated
injection needle provided with a regulating cock, and so passes between the
fibres of the meat or other food into which said needle has been inserted.
On one of the covers is a tube which can be closed by a screw plug or cap;
through it the respective liquid can be poured into the cylinder.
11. 1
1 1900
Apparatus for Injecting Liquid, especially Pickling and other
Preservative Liquids, into Food.
I, CARL BAUM, of Mannheim, L. 2, 11, in the Empire of Germany, Merchant,
to hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 14th July, 1900-Accepted, 18th Aug.,
1900
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I, CHARLES HENRY GUEST, of Ockbrook, in the County of Derby, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Hitherto it has been the custom to fit these made of steel or with steel stems
& brass heads.
In carrying out my invention I employ a steel or other suitable stem with a
cast iron head as steel heads form a scale which necessitates constant grinding to
insure a perfect fit, and brass is affected somewhat similarly, I am aware that
these valves have been used in ordinary stationary gas engines.
Dated this 14th day of October 1899.
I, CHARLES HENRY GUEST, of Ockbrook, in the County of Derby, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of my invention is to provide an exhaust valve suitable for high
speed petrol or similar motors as employed on motor cars and the like.
In the valves usually employed owing to the excessive heat generated by reason
of the rapidity of the explosions a scale is formed which causes inequalities
in that part of the valve head which comes in contact with the valve seating and
so prevents perfect compression in the cylinder.
In a valve made according to my invention I employ a stem of steel or any
other suitable metal with the head or seating portion made of cast iron.
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
An exhaust valve having a cast iron head in combination with high speed
Petrol or similar motors as employed on motor cars or the like.
Dated this 18th day of July 1900.
CHARLES HENRY GUEST.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 17th June, 1899
1, CHARLES MAKIN, of Mount Pleasant, Batley, in the County of York, Coach-
builder, 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 reference to the construction of a new toy, which shall be
at once cheap and amusing.
The invention consists in forming a hollow shell of indiarubber or other ex-
pansible material so shaped that on inflation it represents a hand. An inflating
device is provided and placed preferably at the lower part or wrist of the india-
rubber shell, and it is also prferably arranged that the air, on deflation of the
toy, shall impinge on a thin band of indiarubber or like material stretched across
the inner orifice of the inflation tube, so that a shrill note or series of notes is
emitted therefrom due to the vibration of the rubber or like band, or equivalent
means may be employed for the purpose.
The accompanying drawing illustrates my invention, letter a representing the
indiarubber shell, in an inflated condition, and, as shewn, it represents a hand
with the fingers and thumb outstretched, is the inflation tube, the end of
which enters and is secured to the wrist part of the indiarubber shell. Across
the orifice at the end of the inflation tube is stretched a band e of thin
indiarubber or like material which nearly covers said orifice, so that on deflation of
the toy, the air-rushing out impinges upon said band which emits a series of
shrill notes.
The band may be secured across the orifice be in any convenient manner and the
inflation tube b may also be secured to the indiarubber shell in any convenient
way.
I wish it to be understood that I do not limit myself in any way to the shape
or design of hand herein shewn, but the expansible shell may represent when
inflated any convenient shape or design, of hand, and further the means for
emitting a note or series of notes on deflation may be of any equivalent construction
to the means herein shewn and described.
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 toy, consisting of a shell of indiarubber or like expansible material,
which on inflation takes the shape of a hand of any design, combined with means
for inflating said shell.
(2) The combination of a toy, consisting of a shell of indiarubber or lika

page_text: expansible material which when inflated represents a hand of any shape or
design, and an inflating device having means for emitting a note or series of notes
on deflation of the toy.
Dabad thin 7th day of March 1200
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Patent Agents, Halifax, Agents for Applicant.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Fire Lighters.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 12th May, 1900-Accepted, 14th July, 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Fire Lighters.
I, EDWARD CAVENAGH, 20, Devonshire Place, Harrogate, Yorkshire, Commercial
Traveller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Owing to the sticky nature of the material used, and the pressure necessary
in the making, it is sometimes impossible to extract the firelighters from the
moulds without injury.
To overcome this difficulty I propose to place paper or some other thin fabric
between the material and mould. The effect of this will be to prevent the material
touching the mould, and will cause the firelighters to fall out readily.
The
paper or other fabric by adhering to the firelighters will reduce the tendency to
crumbling and render the firelighters cleaner to handle.
I, EDWARD CAVENAGH, of No. 20 Devonshire Place, Harrogate, Yorkshire,
Firelighter Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
It relates to improvements in the manufacture of firelighters, & is intended to
overcome the difficulty of removing them from the moulds, in which they are
made, and to increase the strength of the firelighters.
Owing to the sticky nature of the materials used, and the pressure necessary
in making, it is frequently impossible to extract the firelighter from the mould
without injury.
I make firelighters as follows:-
(1) Mix melted resin or the like, with chips of wood, sawdust or the like.
(2) Place paper or other fabric of suitable size and thickness in the mould to
prevent the material from touching the mould.
(3) Put the plastic material in the paper or the like, and spread.
(4) Turn edges of the paper over onto the top of the material, so as to
separate it from the top mould also, which is now placed upon it.
(Or another piece of paper may be laid on the top of the material for the same
purpose.)
(5) Put the whole under pressure.
By adhering to the material, the paper forms a coating upon the firelighter,

page_text: the effects of which are to keep the mould clean, and thus allow the firelighter
to leave the mould freely, to prevent crumbling of the edges & corners, & to
insure greater cleanliness in stock and in handling.
In the case of roller moulds the paper and the like, which is in rolls of suitable
width, is laid on the rollers before they come into contact with the material.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the said is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The right to use paper and the like in the manner, & for the purpose, described
above.
May 12th 1900.
Compound for Moulding Purposes.
Year: 1899

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Compound for Moulding Purposes.
I, RUDOLF PLATZ, of Leipzig, 6B, Zeitzerstrasse, Germany, Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and the manner in which it is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
description;-
My composition or compound for moulding purposes consists of the following
essential ingredients, to which if desirable coloring mattor may be added: water-
glass, pulverized chalk and sawdust. The ingredients are to be thoroughly
mingled be agitation and then form a viscid mass, which can easily be brought
into the desired shape. The mass soon will become of stonelike hardness and
appearance. The hardened mass is fireproof, waterproof to a certain degree, a
very bad conductor of heat and in spite of its stonelike hardness of relatively low
specific gravity. The hardened moulding can be sawed, filed, bored and polished.
Nails can also be driven into it without cracking or otherwise injuring it.
Although a liberal range of the proportions of the various constituents, making
up the compound, may be allowed, the following proportions have been found to
give the best result: 17 parts of saw-dust; 27 parts of chalk and 56 parts of
water-glass. To this viscid mass any suitable colouring matter or matters may
be added, according to the color the finished product is to have.
The mass is now brought into the desired shape and given a preliminary har-
dening and is then exposed to the free air for about 48 hours, when the moulding
is ready to undergo the various finishing processes. The roughly moulded,
hardened article may be polished and lacquered.
A few of the articles to be made out of this mass may here be enumerated:
building blocks for children to build miniature houses with, plinths, pillars,
isolating walls, floor and ceiling coverings, picture frames, fancy articles, such as
inkstands, clock cases, trays and the like.
The articles are almost indestructible.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said,
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
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1) The herein described composition of matter, consisting of the combination of
waterglass, pulverized chalk and sawdust as described.
2) The herein described composition of matter consisting of the combination
of 17 parts of sawdust, 27 parts of pulverized chalk, 56 parts of waterglass and
a coloring matter or matters, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 13th day of February 1899.
RUDOLF PLATZ,
By Paul E. Schilling.
Skirts for Wear when Cycling or in Wet Weather.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 10th Mar., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Skirts for Wear when Cycling or in Wet Weather.
I, KATIE RYAN, of 251, Rice Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of
America, Gentlewoman 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 invention relates to improvements in ladies skirts, its object being to
provide means for evenly raising the bottom of the skirt so as to constitute a long
or short skirt at will, and to this end the invention consists in the arrangement
of two skirts, with the inner one of greater length than the outer, and of means
arranged in connection with the inner skirt for evenly raising the bottom thereof
to a level with the bottom of the outer skirt.
In the accompanying drawings forming part of this specification,
Fig. 1 is a view of the garment showing the inner skirt raised to a level with
the outer;
Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the inner skirt in lowered position, and
Fig. 3 is a view of the inner skirt.
In the drawings, A represents the outer skirt secured at the waist line 2 to the
inner skirt B, the bottom of which inner skirt normally projects below the outer
skirt, as shown in Fig. 2. 4-4 represent a series of triangular pieces secured
along one edge in a horizontal line to the inner skirt B. To the upper loose
corners of the triangular pieces are connected the ends of the cords 5 which pass
through openings 6 in the waist band. When it is desired to raise the bottom
of the inner skirt, the cords are pulled through the openings in the waist band,
and then suitably secured to hold the skirt raised.
The garment herein described is adapted for use as a bicycle skirt, rainy day
skirt, etc. When in use as a bicycle skirt or rainy day skirt, the bottom of the
inner skirt is held at a level with the bottom of the outer skirt by means of the
cords as above described. When it is desired to transform the garment into an
ordinary walking skirt, the cords are loosened when the inner skirt will drop
into normal position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
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1. A dress skirt of the class described, provided with lifting-cords having means
of attachment to the skirt along a substantially continuous line around the
skirt, whereby the lower part of the skirt may be evenly raised or lowered.
2. A dress skirt of the class described, provided with a plurality of triangular
lifting-pieces, each secured along one edge to the skirt, the free corners of said
lifting-pieces having lifting-cords attached thereto.
1000
Date this TCHI
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, and 25, Cross Street, Manchester Agents.
Apparatus for Sorting Bricks, Stones, and the like according to their Weight.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Mar.. 1899 -Accepted, 29th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Apparatus for Sorting Bricks, Stones, and the like according
to their Weight.
I, HERMANN SCHWINNING, of 48, Andreasstrasse, Berlin, 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:
The present invention relates to a device or apparatus for catching and sorting
bricks or stones, which in the tearing down of buildings are sent down a chute
tumbling into a cart placed beneath the lower end of the chute or falling upon
the ground with the result of a large number of them getting cracked or broken.
They then have to be sorted by hand. The object of this invention is to do away
with these disadvantages and provide means whereby the bricks or stones are auto-
matically sorted according to size or weight respectively and whereby breakage is
almost wholly obviated.
In order to make my invention more readily understood, I have illustrated it on
the accompanying sheet of drawing, which shows the device in partly sectional
elevation and in the act of sorting two bricks of different weight.
Somewhat below the lower end of the chute a a spring-board b is arranged,
acting for all practical purposes like the jumping-board used by athletes to aid
them in leaping. The elastic board c is fastened at its lower end to the platform d
as at f and is limited in its upward movement by the inverted U-shaped bridge g.
The elasticity of the board can be varied by altering the position of the support-
block in the direction towards the chute or the fastened end f respectively.
The bricks sliding down the chute fall upon the elastic board and rebound accord-
ing to the impulse with which they strike the board. The impulse is depending
upon the weight of the bricks or stones and large, heavy bricks will strike the board
with more force and consequently rebound with more energy than small, light
bricks. The former therefore will be hurled further than the latter, as is shown
in the drawing and the bricks or stones are thus automatically sorted. The
breakage is very slight as the elasticity of the spring-board tends to break the
force of the downslide.
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) A device for catching and sorting bricks, stones or the like, consisting of a
spring-board, arranged below the lower end of a brick-chute, substantially as and
for the purpose set forth.
2) Means for altering the elasticity of the spring-board consisting of a block h
supporting the elastic board and adapted to be moved lengthwise underneath the
said board, as described.

page_text: 3) Means for limiting the upward movement of the elastic board consisting of
the inverse U-shaped bridge, substantially as described and shown by the drawing.
Deted this 13th day of March 1899
FRANZ DICKMANN,
Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Razor Strop.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 7th June, 1899-Accepted, 22nd July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Razor Strop.
I, ADOLPH WITT, of Metzgerstrasse 13, Strasbourg, Alsace, in the German
Empire, Cutler, 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 object of my invention is to construct an improved razor strop which is
readily adaptable to razors of various sectional forms and widths and either flat
or curved.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascer-
tained, reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar
letters of reference, indicate corresponding parts.
Figs. 1 and 2 are longitudinal sections at right angles to each other, Fig. 2
showing the steel springs and leather band curved.
a a is the outside leather the two ends of which are secured to the metallic
block c by screws. bb are two plates of spring steel which support and distend
the leather a. The two ends of each of the steel springs bare held by snugs
integral with the metallic blocks c and d, as shown in Fig. 2. i is a screw-threaded
rod integral with the handle k and capable of revolving therewith. I is a screw,
the inner end of which enters an annular groove formed in the rod of the screw i,
whereby the latter is secured in its bearing in the block c. m m are rods made
fast to the block c and n n are tubes made fast to the block d, the said rods
sliding telescopically in the tubes as shown and operating as guides to the
blocks c and d h is a nut to the screw i, this nut being soldered to the tubes nn.
By means of the screw i and nut h the blocks c and d can be caused to approach
towards or recede from each other, whereby the curvature of the springs band
leather a can be regulated as required, to suit razors of various sectional forms
and widths.
For the purpose of stretching the leather band a, when it has become slack,
a set screw threaded into a plate e is fitted, the end of the screw f abutting
against the block d, as shown. The plate e is fitted with pins g guided in corre-
sponding holes of the block d.
The scale shown on one of the rods m serves to determine the degree of con-
vexity of the steel blades b b and leather a to suit the sectional forms and widths
of the razors.
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 improved razor strop constructed and operating so that the leather
surfaces may be caused to assume any suitable flat or curved form for ordinary
or hollow ground razors of various widths.
2. In a razor strop for the purposes aforesaid, the combination of a leather
strap a supported by steel springs bb, blocks c, d, screw i attached to the handle k,

page_text: parallel motion rods m and tubes n, set screw f and regulating plate e, substantially
as described and illustrated by the drawings.
Dated 7th T. 1000
ADOLPH WITT.
By George Downing & Sons,
Chartered Patent Agents,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 29th Apr., 1899
improvemецовщ
We, EMIL SCHWEIZER and WILHELM ERBE, both of Schmalkalden, 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:-
This invention relates to hand-scoops parts of which are made of wood, whereby
lightness and handiness are secured. In scoops of the ordinary well known
construction the handles are hollow and material is liable to lodge in and make
them dirty. This cannot occur with the wooden handles of scoops made in
accordance with this invention. Provision is also made in our improved scoops
for hanging them up by means of rings screwed into the ends of the wooden
handles.
In the accompanying sheet of drawings a represents the scoop body made of
bent tinned sheet iron or other suitable material, which is nailed or screwed to
the curved edge of the wooden back wall b. In this back wall b is glued one end
of a wooden handle c, to the other end of which may be screwed a ring d by
means of which the scoop can be hung up.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the scoop, and Figure 2 a view of the back-
wall, partly in section, showing how the end of the handle c is secured in the back
wall by means of a pin driven through it..
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 hand-scoop the feature of which is that the part a made of sheet
metal or other suitable material is fixed to the curved edge of the wooden back
wall b, substantially as described.
Second. In a hand-scoop of the kind forming the subject matter of Claim 1
hereof the combination with the wooden back wall b thereof of a wooden handle c
glued and pinned thereinto, with or without a suspending ring d screwed into the
end of the said handle, substantially as described.
DL: 10th 1 of March 1800
An improvement in Steam Omnibuses.
Year: 1899

page_text: An improvement in Steam Omnibuses.
I, SIDNEY STRAKER, Civil Engineer, of 110, Cannon Street, E.C., do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Usually in order to prevent annoyance to the outside passengers of a steam
omnibus, the top is roofed over and the chimney is extended above the roof.
This is objectionable on account of weight and cost, and the clumsy appearance
thus given to the vehicle.
My invention relates to an arrangement which, avoids these objections. For
this purpose
I roof over the seat of the engine driver which is usually low down
so that its roof will be approximately level with the roof of the omnibus and I
extend the chimney through this roof and a little beyond it. Behind the chimney
I fix, in front of the roof seats, a screen, which may be glazed, of sufficient height
to shield the passengers seated on the roof of the omnibus from the vapour or
fumes issuing from the chimney. I prefer to form sides to the screen extending
some distance along the sides of the roof, so as more effectually to shield the front
passengers.
Hated this Oth love of January 1800
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
I, SIDNEY STRAKER, Civil Engineer, of 110, Cannon Street, E.C., 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:-
Usually in order to prevent annoyance to the outside passengers of a steam
omnibus, the top is roofed over and the chimney is extended above the roof.
This is objectionable on account of weight and cost, and the clumsy appearance
thus given to the vehicle.
My invention relates to an arrangement which avoids these objections, as I shall
describe referring to the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 being a part side view
and Fig. 2 an end view.
I roof over by a roof a the seat of the engine driver which is usually low
down so that its roof a is approximately level with the roof of the omnibus, and
I extend the chimney c through this roof and a little beyond it. Behind the
chimney I fix, in front of the roof seats a screen d which may be glazed, as
Price Sdal

page_text: shewn, of sufficient height to shield the passengers seated on the roof of the
omnibus from the vapour or fumes issuing from the chimney c. I prefer to form
sides e to the screen d extending some distance along the sides of the roof, so as
more effectually to shield the front passengers.
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:-
On a steam omnibus a roof over the seat of the engine-driver and under the
chimney top, which passes through the roof, also a screen for front roof passengers
substantially as described.
Improvements in Apparatus for Starting Races.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Aug., 1899-Accepted, 9th Sept., 1899
Improvements in Apparatus for Starting Races.
I, CHARLES ARTHUR CHAPMAN, of Glenthorne House, Horley, in the County of
Surrey, Surgical Elastic Instrument Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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According to this invention gates are formed of flexible bands preferably of
elastic material connected at one end to a rod or tube and secured at their other
ends to a drum which by means of a spring always tends to wind them upon
itself. One of these gates is placed at each side of the race course, and they are
stretched across the course by means of a rope and pulleys. - Or two gates each
of a length at least equal to half the width of the race course are pivotted to
posts at each side of the course; in this case the gates consists of two uprights
connected together by a bar and having at the top and bottom pieces of webbing.
Each gate is connected to a spring which always tends to open it.
When the gates are closed they are secured by a latch or bolt which can be
withdrawn by hand or electrically.
It is preferred to operate the latch or bolt electrically by means of a push
button actuated by the starter, there is also in the same circuit a bell situated
near the judge's box which rings when the gates open.
The drawings show apparatus made in accordance with this invention.
Figure 1 is a front elevation.
A A are pedestals at each side of the race course containing spring drums B3 B.
Webs of elastic Care secured by their ends to a rod or tube D covered with
indiarubber or like material and at their other ends by staples to a piece of
canvas E which is attached to the drum B. The gates are stretched across the
course by means of a rope passing round the pulleys F and are held together by
a slip hook G of any usual form. The slip hook is operated from the side of
the course.
When the gates are freed they withdraw clear of the course with great rapidity
owing to the tension of the elastic webs and to the spring drums on which they
are wound. The gate on the inside of course is shorter than the other.
Figure 2 is a front elevation, and Figure 3 is a plan of another form.
a a are gates pivotted to posts 66 at each side of course.
Each gate consists of two uprights cc connected together by a bar d and a
tie rod e and at the top and bottom are pieces of webbing ff.
The gates are connected by means of chains or indiarubber cords y passing
over pulleys whose axes h¹ can turn in a horizontal slot in the tubular pedestals i
to springs contained in tubes buried in the ground; or the chains or cords g
may be wound on spring drums in the tubular pedestals i as is shown in
Figure 4.
Both the posts b and the pedestals i have flanges at their bases and pins passing
through holes in these flanges secure them to the ground.
When the gates a are shut they are secured by a latch m pivotted at n and
Improvements in Sleeve Links, Studs, and Solitaires.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 13th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sleeve Links, Studs, and Solitaires.
CHARLES JOSEPH KLAPKA and JoUN HUBERT PIRONGS, Jewellery Manufacturers
and Importers, both of 39, Noble Street, London, E.C., 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:-
Inasmuch as the ordinary attachment of sleeve links is productive of much in-
convenience and waste of time when inserting same in the shirt cuff, the follow-
ing has been judged by the inventors to be a more practical form of sleeve links.
The invention may be more easily explained by describing primarily the ordinary
sleeve link which generally consists of two round, or other shaped pieces of metal,
with a shank soldered in the middle of cach piece, said shanks being connected
by a link of wire, consequently in passing the piece of metal through the button-
hole, the shank prevents a free & easy passage; it is to obviate this difficulty
that the present method has been invented.
The invention consists of two pieces of metal, or other substance, shaped in an
oval, round, or any other form, marked in drawing A connected by means of a
link, shaped accordingly, made of wire or stamped out of a piece of metal
marked B, which passes through the said pieces of metal, as shown by dotted
lines marked C, or is hooked into the sides of same, in such manner as to allow
pieces of metal marked A, to revolve upon link marked B, so that before insertion
in the button hole, the metal pieces may be made parallel with the link, passed
through the buttonhole, & afterwards brought into a horizontal position as shown
in Figure 2, thus securing the cuff.
Having now particularly described & 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) The principle of connection from the side instead of from the centre of
metal pieces marked A as in the old style of studs, solitaires & links.
(2) The method of connection which may be used for sleeve links, studs, or
solitaires between metal pieces, marked A, by means of link marked B. passing
through the said metal pieces, as shown by dotted line marked C, or hooked into
the sides of same, in such manner as to allow pieces of metal marked A to revolve.
Dated the Seventh day of March 1899.
JOHN H. PIRONGS.
C. J. KLAPKA.
An Improved Shirt.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION,
An Improved Shirt.
WILLIAM BOYD BOYD-CARPENTER, 40, Manchester Street, London, W.,
or The Palace, Ripon, Yorkshire, Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
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The shirt in question is made in a new ventilated principle; the body of the
article being in shape the same as any other shirt, but ventilated under the aring
and remaining open down the sides of the shirt. The two loose sides on either
side being joined by tapes & buttons. The stuff of which the body is made
(except such parts as are starched) is made of a thin cellulor material.
1
A
An Improved Shirt.
WILLIAM BOYD BOYD-CARPENTER, 40, Manchester Street, London, W.,
and The Palace, Ripon, Yorkshire, 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:-
-
A gentlemans shirt for dress or day wear,, made to open all down the sides from
under the armhole, to the end of the tails, fastening together (after fixing the
studs in the front) with a loop and button one third of the way down, & with a
button and button hole, two thirds of the way down the sides.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention, & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
The hereinbefore described shirt adapted to be fastened down the side.
Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th June, 1899-Accepted, 22nd July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles.
I, MAX BERNSTEIN, Proprietor of the Firm of Joh. Friedr. Wallmann & Co.,
of No. 74, Blumen Strasse, in the City of Berlin, in the German Empire, Patent
Agent, 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 subject of the present invention is a bottle-stopper, which even after
repeated opening and closing still remains, a completely effective means of
stopping the bottle.
The stopper consists of a perforated ball-valve, on which is arranged a rigid
hand-lever. The valve lies within a hat-shaped capsule adapted to be screwed
on to the neck of the bottle. When the capsule is screwed down in position,
the ball valve lies firmly against the bottle-mouth; and on operating the lever-
handle in one direction or the other, the mouth is opened or closed accordingly.
The invention is illustrated on the accompanying drawing, in which
Fig. 1 is an elevation of the bottle neck with valve in closed position.
Fig. 2 is a vertical section of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a similar vertical section, the valve being in opened position.
The bottle neck a is provided at the mouth with a screw thread, over which
the capsule is screwed. This capsule is formed above with a semi-spherical
projection having an opening c. Inside the capsule is mounted a ball-valve f,
provided with a channel d and having a hand-lever g rigidly secured to it.
Across the mouth of the bottle lies the ring-washer, the central opening
of which may be rendered more rigid by the insertion of a collar i. When the
capsule is screwed down upon the neck of the bottle, the ball f is pressed
firmly against the bottle mouth, so that as shown in Fig. 2, the bottle is com-
pletely closed. When the bottle is to be opened, the lever is raised, as shown
in Fig. 3.
When after long use the washer / becomes worn, it is only necessary to screw
off the capsule band insert a new washer.
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 stopper for bottles, comprising a perforated ball-valve (f) provided with
a rigid hand-lever (9), said. valve lying inside a capsule (b) screwed on to the
neck of the bottle, whereby the operation of the said hand-lever, causes the
perforation or channel (d) in the ball valve to assume a vertical or a cross
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page_text: position relatively to the bottle-mouth, the bottle being thus respectively
opened or closed, substantially as described.
Dated th
101
J
T
1900
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.