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Improvements in and relating to Detachable Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Dec., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 4th Jan., 1900-Accepted, 19th May, 1900
Improvements in and relating to Detachable Pneumatic Tyres.
ARTHUR EDWARD SAYER, Cycle Manufacturer, 245, Sherlock Street, Birming-
ham, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Improvements in & relating to detachable pneumatic tyre which at present
suffer from the want of facility in detachment.
I carry out this invention by arranging a suitable number of metallic studs &
slots on either & each side of the outer cover the studs & slots being secured to
the cover by rivetting in equidistant alternating spaces of the outer edges of
the cover.
The effect of this arrangement is that when the outer edges are drawn together
& the studs inserted in the opposite & alternating slots, the tyre is ready for
inflation, & the studs moving outwardly up the recessed slots effectually prevent
any overlapping or possibilty of detachment.
Dated this 15th day of December 1889.
Improvements in and relating to Detachable Pneumatic Tyres.
ARTHUR EDWARD SAYER, Cycle Manufacturer, 245, Sherlock Street, Birming-
ham, 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 fastenings applicable to detachable
pneumatic tyres which at present suffer from the defect of facility of detachment.
The object of the present invention is to remedy these defects by causing the
edges to keep securely closed without overlapping or exposing the inner tube to
puncture from the heads of nipples.
I carry out this invention by arranging as shown in the accompanying drawings
a suitable number of studs and slots, constructed from any suitable metallic sub-
stance, on either side of the outer cover 1, 1, the studs 2, 2, 2, being secured
to the cover by rivetting in equidistances from the opposite alternating slots 3, 3, 3.
The effect of this arrangement is that when the outer edges are drawn together
and the studs inserted in the alternating slots the tyre is ready for inflation and
the studs moving outwardly by inflation effectually prevent any overlapping or
possibility of detachment Fig. 2.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
A fastening for pneumatic tyres characterised by an arrangement in each of the
two parts to be fastened of studs of metal being attached to the material along
one of the outer edges and a series of slots being attached to the other outer edge
on each side in such a manner that when the stud is inserted in the slot the stud
and the slot engage in a fastening, which effectually prevents any overlapping
or possibility of detachment when inflated, substantially as herein described.
Dated this 2nd day of January 1900.
ARTHUR EDWARD SAYER.
Improvements in or relating to Boot Brushes and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1393
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Boot Brushes and the like.
EHLER GNUTZMANN, of Dänischestrasse 41, Kiel, in the Empire of Germany,
Master Shoemaker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
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The present invention relates to a device forming a combined mud or cleaning
brush, blacking and polishing device.
The device is represented in the accompanying drawing;
Figure 1 being a longitudinal section, and
Figure 2 a plan, while
Figure 3 is a longitudinal section of a modification of the "brush."
According to Figures 1 and 2 the invention consists of a brush a, with closely
set bristles, so as to form an even surface.
On this brush a is arranged a strip or pad of leather or cloth b tightly drawn
and held over the bristles by means of a metal frame c which can be easily passed
over it and the bristles, and so arranged as to permit the strip to be readily
replaced, when required. Other means may be employed to secure the strip to
the brush.
When the device is to be used, the frame c and the strip are first removed
and the boots thoroughly brushed free of dirt, dust and the like by means of the
brush a.
After this the brush is shaken to free it from dust, the strip b is put in place
over it and secured.
The blacking or polish is then applied by means of one half or end of the
strip b, and the operation is completed by polishing the boot with the other half
of the strip b, as with a polishing brush.
By these means a high polish is obtained without soiling the hands, and with
the use of only one brush.
Owing to the sharp edges d of the brush and the elasticity of the bristles a
perfect and completed polish can be obtained, the edges casily entering the seams
and creases of the boot.
The strip b, when worn out, can be replaced by a new one.
The bristle brush a may be replaced by a block f provided with a cushion g
af felt or the like, as represented in Figure 3, with well developed edges, on
one side being preferably higher than the other, for the purpose of reaching the
seams and creases.
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 boot brush or the like, comprising a block provided with a pad, bristles,
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page_text: or the like over which a readily removable strip of leather or fabric is stretched
and secured substantially as described.
2. The complete boot brush or the like substantially as described or illustrated
in Figure 1 or in Figure 3 of the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 12th day of September 1899.
BOULT, WADE, & KILBURN,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Packing for Pistons and Stuffing Boxes.
Year: 1899

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Packing for Pistons and Stuffing Boxes.
We, SIEMENS BROTHERS & Co., LIMITED, of 12, Queen Anne's Gate, West-
minster, S.W., Electrical Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion (as communicated to us from abroad by Siemens Halske Aktien Gesells-
chaft of Markgrafen Strasse, 94, Berlin, S.W., Germany, Electrical Engineers),
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The materials that are generally used as packing for pistons and stuffing
boxes are frequently useless when the packing is subject to high temperatures,
the use of ordinary lubricants being precluded in consequence of the heat, as
they would burn away and thus impede the sliding motion of the parts.
The present invention relates to a new material for packing which insures a
perfect action without the use of any lubricant.
The new material consists of refractory carbon of as homogeneous a nature as
possible, or of compressed graphite.
On the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 shews a longitudinal section of a cylinder
and piston with the new packing applied thereto. Fig. 2 shews a cross section
through the piston and Fig. 3 a cross section through the stuffing box. A is
a cylinder in which the piston B works the packing of which is constituted by
carbon plates C that are pressed outward against the cylinder by means of the
wedges D acted upon by the springs E. The carbon wedges D are formed of
softer carbon than the plates C because otherwise the outer apices of the wedges
would, in bearing against the cylinder, be liable to cut into the latter, and also
prevent the wedge action when the packing becomes worn. In the cylinder
cover and upon the piston rod G are mounted four split carbon rings H¹ H³
H3 H4, of which H¹ is,seated in the gland of the cover, while the rings H³ H³
H are pressed by the cap J so slightly against the ring H as to enable the
springs KK K³ fixed to the cap to press the carbon rings sideways
against the piston rod in order to maintain them in fluid-tight contact there-
with.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
1. The use of dense or compressed carbon or graphite as packing for pistons
and stuffing boxes such packing being arranged and operating substantially
as herein described for the purpose of obtaining a perfect packing at high tem-
peratures without the use of lubricants.
2. A packing for pistons consisting of slabs or blocks of dense or compressed
carbon or graphite, such as C operating in combination with carbon wedges
such as D which are of a softer carbon than the slabs C substantially as described.
Dated this 16th day of May 1899.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improved Fire-proof Liner for Chimneys.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 15th Apr.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Fire-proof Liner for Chimneys.
I, PETER KRAFT, of Friesenheimerstrasse No. 3, Ludwigshafen on the Rhine,
Germany, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
imanner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
My said invention relates to an improved device to be used in chimneys as a
preventative against outbreaks of fire.
•
The joints of built up chimneys are rarely quite tight in spite of every care in
building and hence beams and other woodwork are apt to take fire where the
chimney passes through. A frequent cause of such fires is that fine soot accumu-
lates in the finest joints and cracks where it is liable at any moment to take fire
and burst into bright flame.
The object of my said invention is to provide means for obviating danger of
fire from this cause. My said invention is shown in the accompanying drawings
to which reference is hereinafter made.
Into the chimney a I insert at those places where it passes through beams or
other woodwork a fire-proof liner c having upper and lower flanges by means of
which it can be so secured that its inner surfaces are flush with the chimney
itself so as to provide a smooth uninterrupted passage.
Figure 1 is a sectional elevation and Figure 2 a sectional plan illustrating the
application of my said invention to a chimney of square cross section. Figures &
and 4 are corresponding views showing the application to a chimney of cylindrical
cross section. These liners may be made to suit the cross section of any chimney
to which they are to be applied. They may be made of metal brick clay or the
like. I prefer to make them of cast iron and in the case of large chimneys or thin
walls they may be provided with strengthening ribs. Such liners as above
described form an effective preventative against the percolation of flame or fine
soot and the consequent danger of fire.
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 fire-proof chimney liner having upper and lower flanges substantially as
and for the purpose set forth and shown."
Dated 9th day of March 1899
E. T. WHITELOW, A.M.Inst.C.E.,
70, Deansgate, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Blind Rollers.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Blind Rollers.
JAMES STANBANK SMITH, Joiner & Builder, 27, Victoria Road, Sale, Cheshire,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention is an improved method of attaching blinds to rollers without the
use of tacks or blind tape.
It consists of two slips of wood one in the form of a dovetail the other square
edged and a blind roller trenched on the bevel to receive the slips and blind.
The method of attaching the blind to the roller is as follows, the blind is
hemmed at the top the dovetailed slip is then inserted in the hem and then placed
in the trench the thick edge to the top, the square edged slip is then put in the
trench to secure the blind.
To release the blind the slips are pressed inwards to loosen them, the square
edged slip can then be easily taken out, and the blind will follow.
Dated this 22nd day of February 1899.
JAMES STANBANK SMITH, 27, Victoria Road, Sale, Cheshire, Joiner and 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:―
My invention is an improved method of attaching blinds to rollers, without
the use of tacks or tape. It consists of a roller A of any size with a dovetail trench
and two slips, one B in the form of a dovetail, and the other C square edged.
The method of attaching the blind to roller is as follows:-The blind is hemmed
at the top; the dovetail slip B is inserted in the hem, and placed in the trench,
the thick edge to the top, the square edged slip C is then placed alongside, and
the blind and slips are secure. To release the blind, the slips are pressed inwards
to loosen them, the square edged slip can then be easily taken out, and the blind
will follow.
Having now particularly described and ascertaired 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 method in which the blind is secured to the roller
Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 16th Dec., 1899
UUAL --I-
Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
I, HEINRICH THEODOR ADOLPH SCHULZE, Author, of No. 50, Kreuzbergstrasse,
Berlin, Germany, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
a
The hooks and eyes at present in use for garment attachments, have the dis-
advantage that the weight of the garment suspended is distributed over
comparatively small area of the stuff riz., the point at which the hook and eye
are attached, so that the same easily get torn off or the part of the garment
Hooks and eyes
to which they are attached often gets torn out by the strain.
have been made with the hook or eye in the centre and the shanks prolonged
at either side, but these attachments have the disadvantage that they bend
outwardly or downwardly thus tending to draw together or gather up the stuff,
in the case of, heavy garments.
According to the present invention the weight of the garment or the strain
of the attachment is distributed over two hooks or eyes, which are formed on a
rigid connecting bar at or close to its ends. This bar is sewn to the garment
so that the weight of the latter is distributed by it and the hooks over a greater
area of stuff and the danger of tearing the same is thus considerably lessened
whilst the closure or the suspension of the skirt will be much more nicely ad-
justed.
In order to render the present specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote
similar parts throughout.
Fig. 1 shows the adaptation of the improved hooks and eyes to a skirt attach-
ment and Fig. 2 is a detail elevation of a pair of hooks and eyes.
The hooks or eyes c are formed at or near the ends of the bar a, which may
have its ends curled round and is sewn to the garment as indicated in the figure.
In Figure 1 the eyes c are sewn to the back of the bodice whilst the nooks
are sewn inside the waist band of the skirt and when the latter is adjusted they
are looked into the eyes of the bodice and thus hold the garments properly in
place.
The invention is not confined to two hooks and eyes since any suitable number
may be formed on the bar w.
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:
Hooks and eyes in which two or more hooks or eyes are formed on or rigidly
attached to a bar connecting the same in the manner and for the purpose sub-
stantially as described.
171
1900
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Egg Opener.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 14th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 14th Apr., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Egg Opener.
KATE SELLEY, Housewife, 143, Edwardes Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham,
County of Worcester, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
An improved egg opener for snipping off the top of boiled or uncooked eggs.
For this purpose I employ a flat sheet of metal & from this I stamp a round
hole in centre of same & taper this hole out to an angle of 45 degs. so that the
top edge of the said plate comes level & touches at a given point on the egg.
Also along the top of this plate I slide two snips with roughed chisel edges
these snips are made from sheat metal and forced to shape under a press with a
thumb & finger piece standing vertical although curved above the plate. I
also force from the top snips two projections to meet the fingers for giving the
return action. I also add an holding socket for the eggs, underneath the above
plate formed from wire to hold the eggs in position while being snipped.
KATE SELLEY, Housewife, 143, Edward Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
An improved egg opener for suipping off the tops of boiled or uncooked eggs
and for this purpose I employ flat sheets of metal iron steel or brass or other
metal and from this I stamp a round hole in centre of same & taper out to
45 degs. so that the top edge of the said plate comes leavel & touches on top
plate tapering in the bottom plate A tapering in the top plate B forming a
knife edge at A and B as drawings in the centre of egg opener. Also the
holding socket underneath C, which is to be used either sepearetly or in combi-
nation with the egg opener..
Along the top edge of this plate I slide two snips with rough chizel edges or
plain these snips are also made from sheet metal as above plate & tapered to
45 drs. B, making a keen edge with the bottom plate these are forced to shape
under a press with a thumb & finger piece standing vurtical although curved
above the said plates or holes may be made for thumb & fingere to answer same
purpose I also add the underneath socket C, to hold the egg in position while
Twine aninund

page_text: 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;-
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Improvements in or relating to the Coulters of Seed Drills and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Feb., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 30th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 30th Dec., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Coulters of Seed Drills and
the like..
WILLIAM POPE, Halsdon Works, Torrington, Devonshire, Agricultural
Machinist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
1
A is the coulter hinged to lever's B by bolt K. B is the lever's or frame work
secured together by bolt H passing through collar I and hinged to cones on
casting C secured by bolt J. C is a detachable casting secured to shaft F by
clip E. D is the draught rod hinged to coulter A by bolt L and to extension
of casting C by bolt M. D may be made in two sections with a spring. Fis
the shaft on which casting C is secured and made to turn on suitable bearings
at each end. G is the lever to turn shaft F at different angles which act on
coulters A by means of draught rod D.
Improvements in or relating to the Coulters of Seed Drills and
the like.
WILLIAM POPE, Halsdon Works, Torrington, Devonshire, Agricultural
Machinist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
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My invention relates to coulters of seed drills, and has for its object an
improved means of regulating the coulters to any desired angle.
The invention is best described by the drawing left with the Provisional Speci-
fication.
A is the coulter, hinged to levers B, by bolt K. B is the levers or frame work
secured together by bolt H passing through collar I and hinged to cones on
casting C secured by bolt J, C is a detachable casting secured to shaft F by
clip E, D is the draught rod hinged to coulter A by bolt L and to extension of
casting C by bolt M, the draught rod D may be made in two or more sections
and be fitted with a spring, F is the shaft on which casting C is secured and is
hinged in suitable bearings at each end, G is a lever to turn shaft F at different
angles which acts on coulters A by means of draught rod D.
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 frame work with a draught rod or equivalent
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page_text: number of coulters can be set at any desired angle by means of one lever and
retain their approximate angle whether raised or lowered.
2. That the levers or frame work being hinged on cones and secured by a
bolt the wear can at any time be taken up, substantially as described in the
drawing left with the Provisional Specification.
Dated this 28th day of October 1899.
Improvements in and relating to Inflators for Pneumatio Tyres.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th July, 1899-Accepted, 5th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Inflators for Pneumatio Tyres.
I, CARL HOFMANN, of Klosterstrasse 66, Breslau, in the German Empire, Mer-
chant, 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 inflator for puoumatic tyres which is operated
upon the rotation of the wheel to which the tyre is affixed. Means are also
provided for rendering the inflator operative or inoperative at will.
The accompanying drawings, to which I will hereinafter refer, illustrate the
application of the improved inflator to a bicycle wheel,
Figure 1 represents it and the hub of the wheel to which it is attached.
Figure 2 shows in elevation the device by means of which the inflator is
operated.
Figure 3 shows the same device in plan, together with the end of the piston
of the inflator.
The inflator a, which consists of a cylinder and piston as is usual, is attached
to the hub b in any suitable manner so as to be parallel with the axis thereof.
The piston e is continually forced outwards by means of the spring. d. The end
of the piston is provided with a roller or bowl f.
Secured to the frame of the machine is a quadrant or the like e tho inner face
of which is formed with a ramp or swell or is otherwise so shaped as to act as
a cam. This quadrant may be raised by the rider until it is out of the path of
the bowl f, or it may be lowered to the position indicated in the drawings 80
as to come into contact with this bowl. In this case and upon the rotation of
the wheel the piston is reciprocated within its cylinder.
The compressed air passes through the non-return valve g and the tube h to
the tyre.
When sufficient air has been forced into the tyre the quadrant is raised and
the inflator rotates idly with the wheel.
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. An inflator for a pneumatic tyre, constructed arranged and oporated sub-
stantially as herein before described and as illustrated by the accompanying
drawings.
2. A device for operating a pneumatic tyre inflator, consisting of a quadrant
or the like having a swell upon its inner face, constructed and arranged sub-
stantially as herein before described and as illustrated by the accompanying
drawings.
An Improved Method of Fastening Leggings, Gaiters and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 3rd Feb.,
1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Fastening Leggings, Gaiters and the like.
I, ROBERT WILLIAM SHIPWAY, of 465, Oxford Street, in the County of Middle-
sex, Managing Director of Hammond and Company Limited, of 465, Oxford
Street aforesaid, Breeches Makers and Tailors, 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 an improved method of fastening leggings gaiters and the
like which is applicable to such as are constructed to be fastened by a lacing or
lacings having the lower end fixed. The object of my invention is to expedite
the putting on of the legging and its necessary attachment to the breeches (which
is usually effected by a separate tab or attachment) by making the end of the
lacing capable of attachment to a suitable device on the breeches themselves or
to one of the existing knee buttons of the breeches at or below the knee. I effect
this when the lacing consists of a strap or flat thong by means of a button hole
at or near the end of the strap or flat thong capable of being affixed to the afore-
said button on the breeches whether one of the existing knee buttons or an extra
button is specially provided for the purpose, or without a buttonhole the same can
be effected by a buckle affixed to the breeches through which the strap or thong
can be passed. When the lacing consists of a cord I provide a looped end to
such cord or if there are several short cords forming together the lacing then to
the end of the uppermost of such short cords which I pass round such existing
or other button as aforesaid or the same attachment may be effected by tying the
end of the lacing to a button, hook, or loose ended cord affixed to the breeches at
or below the knee.
When the legging gaiter or the like is on the leg and the lacing is drawn
tight the button hole loop or loose end of the lacing is in a favorable position
to engage with and be attached to the button buckle hook cord or other attach-
ment attached to the breeches to the end that when the attachment is made the
legging gaiter or the like may not only be effected closed by the same attach-
ment but may be kept in position attached to the breeches.
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:
The combination of a lacing on a legging gaiter or the like with button buckle
hook cord or other attachment affixed to the breeches as above described such
lacing having its end capable of being attached to such attachment in manner
hereinbefore described for the purpose of effecting with one attachment both the
closing of the legging gaiter or the like and its attachment in proper place to
the breeches.
Tato this 7th day of December One thousand eight hundred and nineix nine.
Improved Method of and Material for Renovating Cane Seatings of Chairs and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th July, 1899-Accepted, 26th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Method of and Material for Renovating Cane Seatings of
Chairs and the like.
I, GUSTAV TÜSCHEL, of 28, Haus Portnikoff, Staraya Resnitzneia, Ulitza, Odessa,
Russia, Cabinet Maker, 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:-
My invention relates to improvements in the lacquering and renovating of the
cane sheets of chairs and the like.
Instead of employing in the process as already set forth in my prior application
No. 9983 of 1899, varnish or lacquer containing a mixture of sulphuric ether I
may employ a different mixture which will produce a suitable colour and varnish.
This varnish when applied in three separate coats with a short interval between
each to old and dirty cane-work of chairs restores to the same the appearance and
elasticity of new cane-work.
The improved lacquer is prepared as follows:
100 grammes of chemically pure white lead are mixed with 96 grammes of light
French ochre. To this is added a lacquer consisting of 500 grammes of spirit
The addition, however, of aniline is not indispensably necessary
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: -
Improved composition for lacquering and renovating cane seating of chairs
and the like substantially as described.
Year: 1899

page_text: I, JOHN HUBBERT, of 184 and 186, Old Street, London, E.C., Bedding Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to effect improvements in spring mattresses, for
the purpose of ventilating the same and affording facilities for cleansing and
repairing.
According to my invention I fit the upholstered portion of the mattress to the
frame in such a manner that it may be readily detached from the frame, being
held in position by any suitable means such as eyelets and buttons, spring or
other looks and eyes, and the like.
I also insert in the loose upholstered portion of the mattress, at suitable dis-
tances apart, a number of annular metallic or other eyelets, the central openings
being of sufficient diameter to thoroughly ventilate the mattress, and thus pre-
vent the accumulation therein of an unwholesome atmosphere.
By means of my improvements the whole of the mattress can be readily
cleansed or the parts renewed and dust and other impurities eliminated from
the springs and frame.
GEORGE DOWNING & SONS,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
I, JOHN HUBBERT, of 184 and 186, Old Street, London, E.C., Bedding Manu-
facturer, 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 effect improvements in spring mattresses, for
the purpose of ventilating the same and affording facilities for cleansing and
repairing.
According to my invention I fit the upholstered portion of the mattress to the
frame in such a manner that it may be readily detached from the frame, being
held in position by any suitable means, such as eyelets and buttons, spring or
other hooks and eyes, and the like.
I also insert in the loose upholstered portion of the mattress, at suitable dis-
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page_text: tances apart, a number of annular metallic or other eyelets; the central openings
being of sufficient diameter to thoroughly ventilate the mattress, and thus pre-
vent the accumulation therein of an unwholesome atmosphere.
By means of my improvements the whole of the mattress can be readily
cleansed, or the parts renewed, and dust and other impurities eliminated from
the springs and frame.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. In a spring mattress, the combination therewith of a detachable upholstered
portion, provided with a number of metallic or other eyelets or other means for
securing the same to the frame, substantially as and for the purposes described.
2. The combination with a spring mattress constructed with a detachable
upholstered portion as described of a number of eyelets for ventilating the interior
of the mattress, substantially as set forth.
Dated Oth, Manal 1900
GEORGE DOWNING & SONS,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C.,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1899

page_text: * Date of Application, 10th Feb., 1899--Accepted, 15th Apr., 1899

page_text: With the anti ramming pressure reducing apparatus this phenomenon will no
longer be produced. In fact when the pipes are suddenly shut off, at whatever
point beyond O, the pressure in the apparatus rapidly rises to such extent, that
the spring R then vigorously applies the valve to its seating and so isolates the
piping.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
1 In a valve for reducing the pressure in a pipe carrying a liquid the system
of compensating springs herein before described with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
2. The pressure reducing apparatus for preventing the ramming action of
liquids in pipes substantially as hereinbefore described
Dated the Tenth day of February 1899.
NEWNHAM BROWNE,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Lamps for Cycles and other Light-carrying Vehicles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 20th June, 1899
Complete Specification Left; 17th Mar., 1900-Accepted, 12th May, 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lamps for Cycles and other Light-carrying
Vehicles.
JOHN CASSELS, of 76, Hall Street, Stockport, in the County of Cheshire,
Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention relates to improvements in lamps for cycles or other light carry-
ing vehicles and has for its object the deflection and throwing the light back-
ward, and at the same time not interfering with the forward beam of light.
My said invention consists in affixing in the sides of lamps, pieces of glass tri-
angular in section, and inclined backward at the top, to throw the light down-
ward as well as backward at the same time.
Dated this 19th day of June 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lamps for Cycles and other Light-carrying
Vehicles.
JOHN CASSELS, of 76, Hall Street, Stockport, in the County of Cheshire,
Mechanical Draughtsman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in lamps for cycles or other light carry-
ing vehicles and has for its object, the deflection and throwing the light back-
ward, and at the same time not interfering with the forward beam of light.
My invention consists in affixing in the sides of lamps, in place of the usual
coloured side lights, pieces of glass of triangular section and inclined backward
at the top to throw the light downward as well as backward at the same time.
In order that my invention may be clearly rendered, reference may be made
to the accompanying sheet of drawings.
Fig. 1, is an external side elevation view, and Fig. 2, a sectional plan view,
on line A, B, Fig. 1. Similar letters of reference are used to indicate like parts
in both views.
U, C, Fig. 1 & 2, are side elevation and sectional plan views of lamp. 1), D, ]),
Fig. 1 & 2, side elevation and sectional plan views of triangular glass side lights.
E, Fig. 2, is the lamp wick.
EF Fio 1 & 2 the front lens of lamn.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
Cycle and other lamps fitted with glass side lights of triangular section.
JOHN CASSELS,
Applicant.
Year: 1899

page_text: I, ROBERT SKENE, Engineer, 299, Camberwell New Road, London, S.E., do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
The glass is moulded bevel at the sides so that the iron frame in contracting will
raise instead of breaking it.
The refractive part is formed with such an acute angle as will throw the light
forward and downward in the direction required.
On the top of the glass are formed small semicircular ridges to prevent the glass
being scratched and preferably running in the same direction as the angle across
the pavement so that rain will tend to keep the glass clean.
Dated this 25th day of April 1899.
I, ROBERT SKENE, Engineer, 299, Camberwell New Road, in the County of
London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
The glass is moulded bevel as shown on drawings at c, Fig. 1 and 2, the bevel
may be on two or all sides. It is for the purpose of preventing the glass being
broken when the iron frame contracts with the cold.
When the pavement light is above the ground floor it will be an advantage to be
able to throw the light downwards and forward; in order to effect this the refrac-
tive part a, Fig. 1 is given an acute angle as shown; but such angle may be
varied according to the direction the light is required, and, I do not confine myself
either to width or depth.
On the top of the glass is formed small semicircular ridges which concentrate
and intensify the light and prevent the glass being scratched, shown at b Figs. 1
and 3.
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:
1st. Bevel sides to pavement light glasses for the purpose specified and as shown
1:
1 and 2 ot

page_text: 2nd. Giving to the refractive part of the glass an acute angle as and for the
purpose specified and shown at a Fig. 1.
3rd. The forming of small semicircular ridges on the top of the glasses as
and for the purpose specified and shown at b Figs. 1, 2 and 3.
Dated this 24th day of October 1899.
ROBERT SKENE.
Improvements in or relating to the Lubrication of Spindles in Roving and like Frames.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 11th Mar., 1899
Improvements in or relating to the Lubrication of Spindles in Roving
and like Frames.
I, LOUIS XAVIER SCHMUTZ, of Lodz, Russian Poland, Director, 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:-
My invention relates to the lubrication of spindles in roving and like frames,
in which it has not hitherto been possible to prevent the oil reaching the driving
gear, whereby the lower part of the bobbin, spool, or roving becomes soiled; also
during transport such soiled bobbin, spool, or roving comes into contact with the
lower portions of the other spools, bobbins, or roving, whereby others are soiled
and the slub or slubbing becomes extremely dirty and oily. Furthermore the
oil and dust becomes more or less solidified in the hollow space of the collar box,
thereby retarding the action of the spindle and grinding it away; also causing
fractures and other conveniences. Such collars must of necessity be kept well
lubricated.
The object of my invention is to overcome, the foregoing disadvantages, by
reducing the amount of oil required, and so localising, the lubricant that the
accumulation of dirt and solidifying of the oil is prevented.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascer-
tained reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawing, being an elevation
of my invention partly in section.
a, is the collar or socket of the spindle.
b, is the spindle.
c, is an annular and slightly undercut groove formed in the collar, into which a
felt ring d is fitted.
When lubricating the spindle the oil becomes soaked into and absorbed by the
felt ring d, the oil being thereby prevented from passing to the driving gear, thus
effectually lubricating the spindle with the smallest possible amount of oil.
By my invention the application of the oil is confined to one smearing of the
spindle the oil being retained by the felt ring and economically and evenly
applied.
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:
In roving spindles, the application and use of a felt ring & fitted into an annular
groove formed in the tubular collar or socket a, substantially as and for the
purposes described.
An Improved Method of Marking or Ornamenting Seamless Rubber Articles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 25th May, 1899-Accepted, 1st July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Marking or Ornamenting Seamless Rubber
Articles.
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM INGRAM, of The London India Rubber Works, Felstead
Street, Hackney Wick, in the County of Middlesex, India Rubber 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:
-
Hitherto seamless rubber articles, such as enemas, have had a smooth exterior
surface.
The object of the present invention is to produce such seamless articles with the
name of the manufacturer or other information or ornamentation on the exterior.
In carrying the invention into effect I partly manufacture the article in the
ordinary way, that is to say by dipping. I then stamp the name of the manu-
facturer or other information or pattern on a separate piece of unvulcanized sheet
rubber, which is cemented to the article already partly manufactured, The
article with the piece of sheet rubber attached thereto, is then dipped again, thus
firmly securing the two parts together, and the whole is afterwards vulcanized.
It will be understood that the information or ornamentation may be produced
with raised letters or pattern, or they may be impressed in the sheet of rubber.
In some cases I may cast the sheet of rubber with the information or pattern
thereon.
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: -
The improved method of marking or ornamenting seamless rubber articles consist-
ing in first partly manufacturing the article, then cementing thereto a sheet of
unvulcanized rubber upon which the information or ornamentation has been
produced by stamping or casting, after which the whole is again dipped and finally
vulcanized, substantially as set forth.
HARRIS & MILLS,
23, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Taps for Water-pipes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 20th Jan., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Taps for Water-pipes.
I, HERMANN HEINRICH FRIEDRICH MARTIN PAETOw, of 26, St. Georgskirchhof,
Hamburg, 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 particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention has reference to taps for water pipes, and has for its object to
provide a tap which is opened by pressure, and which closes automatically upon
the pressure being removed; and also to provide appliances for regulating the
pressure, and filtering the water passing through the tap, and at the same time
providing cool water or preventing the pipes from freezing.
The invention is illustrated in the annexed drawing which shews the tap in
section.
In the drawing, a is the tap case, inside of which a box h is screwed, and serves
as a valve seat, and upon this seat a valve plate lies, this plate is provided with
a leather washer, and is pressed upwards by means of the spring o̟, this spring
being supported at its lower end by a stay p.
"
cap" nut e
In order to guide the valve plate 1, a guide rod c is employed, one end of which
passes through the stay p, and the other end through a cover d; a
"nut being pro-
is employed for rendering the cover d water-tight. This " cap
vided with a suitable packing, say asbestos.
The guide rod c carries a button b, by means of which the valve is actuated,
and upon the button b being released, the valve closes automatically, by reason
of the spring o, the pressure of water behind the valve plate tending to further
increase the tightening effect.
The outlet f of the tap casing a, carries a screwed attachment g, containing a
row of strainers for the purpose of regulating the pressure of the water and
filtering same.
A tube m, of small bore, containing a valve n, may be utilized for allowing the
water to flow out continuously, this provides cool water, or prevents the pipe
freezing.
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. A tap for water-pipes, consisting of a box, (h), screwed into a tap casing (a),
and serving as a valve seat, upon which rests a valve plate (1) carrying a guide
rod (c) with button (b), said valve plate being pressed upon its seat by a spring (o),
for the purposes described.
2. In a tap for water-pipes, as characterized by Claim 1, the arrangement of
several superposed strainers within an attachment screwed on to the outlet
pipe; substantially as described.

page_text: 3. In a tap for water-pipes as characterized by Claim 1, the employment of a
short water discharge tube of small bore, and provided with a valve, particularly
as shewn in and described with reference to the drawings.
Dated this 14th day of December 1899.
HERMANN HEINRICH FRIEDRICH MARTIN PAETOW.
By Cheesbrough & Royston,
Agents for the Applicant, 15, Water Street, Liverpool.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Dec., 1899-Accepted, 3rd Feb., 1900
I, VALENTIN FLIS, of No. 3, Thurmstrasse, Halle, a/S., in the Empire of Ger-
many, Master Shoemaker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement; -
This invention relates to a device which-by means of two pressurd pieces
controlled by a suitable spring is capable of stretching not only the upper part
of the front piece or vamp but also the rear part or stiffener of a boot so as to
render it thoroughly smooth.
In the accompanying drawings which fully illustrate this device, Fig. 1 is
a view of the device proper while Fig. 2 is a vertical section showing the same in
position in a boot.
This device consists of two pressure plates or shields a and b, the former plate a
having the shape of the boot upper or vamp, while the latter plate 6 assumes the
shape of the rear end of the boot, or stiffener. Both parts a and b are connected one
to the other by means of a pressure spring which is secured in position by
tubes d, f, telescoping one within the other.
These parts d, f, are connected to the parts a, b, by means of the joints g, h,
which allows them to move freely one relatively to the other. At the part of
the plate a corresponding to the tip or toe end of the foot or boot a spring i
is fixed, the lower free end 2 of which finds a bearing on the sole of the boot or
shoe. As soon as the device just described is placed in position in the boot
in the manner clearly set forth in Fig. 2, the pressure spring c acts in such a
manner on the boot upper or vamp that the latter is thoroughly stretched-with
the aid of the spring over the whole of its outer surface, while the rearward
action of the spring c towards the other side causes the part 6 of this device to
act as a stretcher against the rear part or stiffener of the boot.
To distribute this stretching action over as large a surface of the upper or
vamp as possible it is advisable to provide the part a with lateral flanges bent
to correspond to the form of the foot.
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 stretcher characterized by two pressure plates a and b designed to bear
against the front or upper and the rear end or stiffener of the boot and connected
together by means of a pressure spring c, the pressure plate a being provided

page_text: at a point corresponding to the tip or toe end of the boot with a pressure spring i,,
in order to firmly press this plate a against the upper or vamp k with the aid of
the spring c.
Dated this 21st day of Decambom 1900.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
Chartered Patent Agents,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agents for the Applicant.