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Improvements in Water Closets.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Water Closets.
I, MOSES JAMES ADAMS, Engineer, Park Lane Sanitary Works, Leeds, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
My improvements consist in the special form of closet which I so shape that it
may fit close up to the wall against which it is placed. In a former patent I obtained a
somewhat similar result by the use of wings or extension pieces on the closet basin
but these wings or extensions were necessarily rather considerable because by
reason of the flushing nozzle being as usual at the back of the closet basin the
said basin itself could not be placed close to the wall. To overcome this difficulty
I attach the flushing nozzle at the side of the closet or the basin itself may fit close
to wall and the wings or extensions before used are thus unnecessary. The
back of the closet basin may if desired be somewhat flattened and a slight
thickening of the material is also advantageous at the sides of the back to further
secure the object I have in view, any desired outlet for the closet may be used but
I prefer a trap of lead or other material which may be detached readily from the
closet pan though I also use traps which are formed as an integral part of the
closet itself.
Dated 1
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1000
MOSES JAMES ADAMS,
Engineer, Park Lane Sanitary Works, Leeds.
I, MOSES JAMES ADAMS, Engineer, Park Lane Sanitary Works, Leeds, 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:-
On reference to the accompanying drawings it will be seen that my closet takes
a novel form in that it is so compactly made that it sets up close to wall behind it
without the necessity for wings. By preference I place the flushing nozzle or
connection at its side as by this means I obtain greater compactness. Fig. 2 shews
the external view of a closet pan which may have a trap formed as at Fig. 1
immediately beneath it, or it may have a trap as shewn at Fig. 3 where a joint is
made at D below the water level in trap which is marked WL such a trap as this
is quite novel as applied to a flat back closet. In my drawing A is the closet pan
B the trap, C the flushing nozzle.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
1st. The use of a closet so formed that it fits square & flat to the wall behind it.
2nd. The use of a closet having a back which fits square & flat to wall in
combination with a trap the joint of which is made below the water level in
said trap.
3rd. The use of the closets as shewn and described or their equivalent though
differing in conformity substantially the same.
Dated this Ist day of December 1898.
MOSES JAMES ADAMS.
Year: 1898

page_text: JAMES STRATFORD, Gas Meter Inspector, City of London Gas Meter Inspectors'
Office, City Green Yard, Lower White Cross Street, F.C., do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
To render all parts of a gas meter index accessible for examination as to correctness
of mechanism and workmanship, and to secure the same by means of an official
stamp. The dial of the index being made with an opening corresponding with the
pinion of a wheel in the index and the pinion made to run in a hollow screw
inserted in the frame of index as a bearing, or in a step bearing secured by a
screw.
The tests would be made by hand from the test dial to the 1000 hand direct as per
run of wheels, and on removal of the screw secured wheel, to the end of the dials of
the index. On replacing the wheel the screw to be secured by a stamp inserted in
the opening in the dial of index.
A Gas Meter Index, altered for metal Testing
JAMES STRATFORD, City of London Gas Meter Inspector, City Green Yard, Lower
White Cross 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 ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
Reference being made to the drawing hereunto annexed, the testing of a gas
meter as ordered by the, Sales of Gas Act, does not include the index beyond the
test dial, and it is apparant that the whole index should be examined, and as it is not
practicable to make such tests by a machine that must moove quickly, and would be
liable to cause injury and would be uncertain in results. I purpose by the simple
and easy method of my altered index to render all parts accessable for examination
as to correctness of mechanism and workmanship, with provision to secure the same
by means of an official stamp. The dial of the index being made with an opening
corresponding to the pinion (1) on drawing, of a wheel in the index, and the pinion
made to run in a hollow screw (2) inserted in the frame of index as a bearing, or in a
step bearing secured by a screw or otherwise. The tests would be made from the
test dial to the 100 ft. dial of index, to prove the correctness of that run of wheels,
and on removal of the screw secured wheel, to the end of the circles of the index dial,
by hand, and on replacing the screw to be secured by a stamp inserted in the opening

page_text: of dial to prevent any tampering with the index. The stamp would be visable,
protected from injury and assure the correctness of index to both user and seller
of gas.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A pinion (1) on drawing, of a leading wheel of the gas meter index, made to run
in a bearing (2) in the front index frame, so that the wheel can be removed for
testing purposes, and replaced, and a ringed opening (3) in the dial plate of index
corresponding to the screw step or other bearing (4) suitable for the reception of
an official stamp to secure the same after testing.
T1041, 1900
JAMES STRATFORD.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Nov., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 29th July, 1899-Accepted, 7th Nov., 1899
JAMES BUZZARD, 100, Star Street, Edgware Road, London, Carpenter, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The drum to have a V groved haulage pulley fixed on end of same & worked
with endless rope over pulley.
The rope on drum to have two or three turns round same to hall up loaded
skip & lower empty skip at the same time.
JAMES BUZZARD, 100, Star Street, Edgware Road, London, Carpenter, 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 drum to be mounted on a portable stand & fixed up the required height.
A V groved haulage pulley to be fixed to spindle on end of drum & worked
with endless rope over this pulley. The rope on drum to have two or three
turns round same to hall up loaded skip & lower empty skip at the same time.
Drum A is fitted with a V groved haulage pulley fixed on end of spindle
passing through drum which is mounted on portable stand C and fixed up at any
required height, and worked by endless rope D over this pulley from below.
The rope E on which is hooked the loaded and empty skips has two or three
turns round drum and by pulling on rope D the loaded and empty skips are
raised and lowered at the same time.
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 working of hoist by the rope over haulage pulley fixed on end of drum.
An Improved Tobacco Pipe.
Year: 1898

page_text: An Improved Tobacco Pipe.
WILLIAM MEADOWS, Publisher, Hazeldean, 61, Effra Road, Brixton, in the
Parish of Lambeth, County of Surrey, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:
Improved tobacco pipe.
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The stem is divided into two equal parts, being cut through the centre (hori-
zontally) from the mouth to the end that enters the bowl of the pipe.
two parts when placed together (parallel) form a complete pipe stem.
withdrawing the stem from the bowl of the pipe, after use it falls asunder when
it can be wiped clean with any material & then replaced ready for use.
9th August 1898.
I, WILLIAM MEADOWS, Publisher, Hazeldean, 61, Effra Road, Brixton, in the
Parish of Lambeth, County of Surrey, 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 stem is divided into two equal parts, being cut through the centre (hori-
zontally) from the mouth to the end that enters the bowl of the pipe.
These
two parts when placed together (parallel) form a complete pipe stem including
the mouth piece.
These two parts may be entirely separate but are preferably pivotted together
at the mouth end.
Figure 1 is a longitudinal section of a pipe constructed according to this
invention.
Figure 2 is plan of one half of the stem and Figure 3 is a similar view of the
two halves opened out.
a is the bowl, and the stem and mouth piece made in two parts pivotted
together by a rivet c.
It will be observed that the stem extends to the bottom of the bowl and this
is an essential feature of the invention,
Price Q77

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that I wish
it to be understood that I do not claim pipes in which the bowl is made in
two parts or pipes in which the mouthpiece is not made in two parts but what
I claim is:-
1. Pipes having the stem and mouthpiece divided longitudinally into two
parts and in which the stem extends to the bowl.
2. Pipes substantially as described and illustrated in the drawings.
Dated this 19th day of April 1899.
WILLIAM MEADOWS.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Apr., 1898
Complete Specification Leít, 6th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 11th Feb., 1899
I, OWEN TURNER, of 30, Princes Street, Ipswich, in the County of Suffolk,
Leather Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to leggings in which the edges overlap each other and
are not fastened together by buttons or lacing.
I secure such leggings in place by means of two or more straps preferably
fastened to the legging at the back and extending all round the leg their ends
being buckled together.
The edges of the legging may in addition' be fastened together at the top.
1000
I, OWEN TURNER, of 30, Princes Street, Ipswich, in the County of Suffolk,
Leather Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to leggings in which the edges overlap each other and
are not fastened together by buttons or lacing.
I secure such leggings in place by means of two or more straps preferably
fastened to the legging at the back and extending all round it their ends being
buckled together. When these straps are fastened to the legging it is not essential
that they should be made in one piece.
The edges of the legging may in addition be fastened together at the top.
The drawings illustrate a legging made in accordance with this invention.
Figure 1 is an elevation of a legging opened out.
Figure 2 is a side view and Figure 3 is a front view of a legging fastened up.
a is a legging whose edges a¹ a² overlap each other.
The legging a is secured in place by three straps b, c, d of which the straps c
extend all round the legging passing through loops be at the back where they
are secured to it by stitching. The ends of straps b c are fastened together
by buckles ³ ³
The strap is fastened to the buckle e both being secured by stitching to
opposite edges at the top of the legging.
Tabs ff are provided to be attached to buttons on the breeches.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is: -
1. The combination of a legging in which the edges overlap with two or more
straps made in one or more pieces each extending once all round the legging their
ends being buckled together substantially as described.
2. Leggings substantially as described and illustrated in the drawings.
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Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Jan., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 1st Oct., 1898-Accepted, 3rd Dec., 1898
:
WALTER OBEE, 23, Sigdon Road, Hackney, London, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In drawing I have shown a longitudinal section.
The valve box A is fitted with valve B, attached to B is piston C which works
in cylinder H, cylinder H is open to boiler fed by the pump by means of passage I
so that boiler pressure is always acting on piston C tending to close valve B.
I place spring G on plunger C. Then boiler pressure, plus spring pressure, and
weight of valve and piston B and C, exceeds by a given number of pounds pressure
the pressure which is tending to open valve B when feed is open. D is the inlet
and E the overflow passage.
Under normal conditions the valve B is closed by its weight and spring pressure,
but when feed passage to boiler is closed or closing, then pressure in discharge
pipe of pump is increased, pressing under valve B until it overcomes the combined
pressure on the top of piston C, that keeps B closed.
Then valve B opens and allows escape from feed pipe by passage E.
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T1000
WALTER OBEE, 23, Sigdon Road, Hackney, N.E., London, 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:-
An improvement in relief valves, so that when feed water passage, or delivery
pipe is closed or closing, allowing a free escape from discharge pipe of pump.
In the drawing filed with my Provisional Specification I have shown longitudinal
section.
The valve box A is fitted with valve B, attached to B is piston C, which works
in a cylinderical cavity of box A, the top of which is open to the boiler, which is
fed, by the pump to be relieved, by means of passage F, so that boiler pressure is
always on piston C tending to close B.
By placing spring G on piston C then boiler pressure plus weight of valve B
and piston C, plus pressure of spring G, exceeds by a given number of pounds the
pressure which is tending to open valve B when feed is open.
11 let and the outlet naceamag

page_text: Under normal conditions the valve B is closed by its own weight and spring
pressure, but when feed passage to boiler is closed or closing the pressure in
discharge pipe of pump is increased pressing under valve B until it overcomes the
combined pressure on the top of piston C that keeps B closed, then B opens and
allows escape from feed pipe by passage E.
Passage D is connected to branch piece on delivery pipe from pump.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare what I claim
is:-
The spring G placed on areas equal, above, or below the area of shut off valve B.
Improvements in Castors for Furniture.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 6th July, 1898-Accepted, 3rd Sept., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Castors for Furniture.
I, REGINALD SYDNEY KNOTT, of Fairlawn, Esmond Road, Bedford Park,
London, W., Gentleman, 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:-
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This invention relates to improvements in castors for furniture, and has for
object to provide castors in which the downward pressure is directly centered
upon the balls thereof, and which will allow of the easy moving about of chairs,
sofas, tables or other pieces of furniture provided with such castors, while at the
same time the risk of such castors being displaced or broken is reduced to a
minimum.
In order that this my said invention may be the more readily understood and
carried into practical effect, reference is hereby made to the accompanying sheet
of illustrative drawings, wherein;-
Fig. 1, is an elevational view of a castor, partly in section, constructed in
accordance with this invention.
Figs. 2, 3, and 4, being like views of modifications thereof, while, Fig. 5, shews
in section a view of a convenient form of cup to be employed in carrying out my
invention.
Referring to the drawing, a (Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 5,) represents an inverted cup
having a semi-circular recess al in which the ball b may freely revolve, such
cup a preferably having a screw a² for affixing same to the leg or equivalent
part of a piece of furniture or the like.
This cup a with the ball b in position, fits within a sleeve c having a flange c¹
at its lower end to retain the ball b in position.
This sleeve c may be affixed to the table leg or its equivalent by screws d
(Fig. 1,) or by means of solder e (Fig. 2,) or other convenient fixing means.
For use with heavy furniture, I preferably employ the form of castor shewn by
Fig. 3, in which the sleeve c terminates a short distance above the top of the
cup a, space being provided for the solder e, as in Fig. 1.
Referring to the form of castor shewn by Fig. 4, I fashion the case f in two
longitudinal halves, and provide the top portion of the complete case with a
socket f¹ to receive the table leg or the like, and the lower portion with an
inverted cup-like ball-socket f2, to receive the ball b, a recess or pocket f³ being
also provided to receive two small balls b adapted to revolve upon the large ball.
When the balls bb are placed in position within one half of the castor, the
two said halves are fastened together in any suitable manner.
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:-
CLAIMS.
and illustrated.

page_text: tion with a ball and a sleeve, substantially as described with reference to Figs. 1,
2, 3, and 5, of the drawings.
3. The modified form of ball-castor, substantially as described with reference
to Fig. 4, of the drawings.
Dated this Sixth day of July 1898.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 and 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Punches for use in Lasting Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in Punches for use in Lasting Boots and Shoes.
We, PEARSON AND BENNION LIMITED, of Union Works, Leicester, Engineers, and
CHARLES BENNION, of Union Works, Leicester, 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 :-
Our invention relates to a device to be used in the process of lasting boots and
shoes for cutting or serrating the edges of the uppers and linings.
In lasting boots and shoes it is sometimes necessary to remove small V shaped
portions from the uppers and linings and it has been customary to do this with the
aid of a knife but by means of our invention it may be done in a more expeditious
manner.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the shears.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the cutter E.
Fig. 3 is a plan of the cutter E.
Fig. 4 is a section through the cutter E at O, P.
Fig. 5 is a side elevation of the cutter D.
Fig. 6 is a plan of the cutter D.
Figs. 7 and 8 are sections through the cutter D at Q, R and S, T respectively.
The levers, joint and pivot of the shears may be of any suitable construction
though we prefer the form shewn in which one lever B passes through an opening
in the other lever A the levers being pivotted on each other at C. At one end of
lever A is a jaw F formed to receive the cutter D which is secured to the jaw F
by the screw G. The cutter D is grooved at the sides as shewn at Figs. 5, 6 and 7
and the two inside faces of the jaw F are similarly grooved so that the ridges on
the cutter D fit into the grooves in the jaw F thus preventing the cutter Ď from
turning on the screw G.
The cutter E is secured to the end of the lever B by the screws H and K.
The cutters may be made of different sizes and shapes from those shewn in the
drawings but are preferably made as shewn.
The cutters D and E are separated by the spring L, and stops M, N, Z are
provided for limiting the movement of the levers in relation to each other.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
A device for cutting or serrating the uppers and linings of booth and shoes in
the process of lasting consisting of two corresponding and approximately V shaped

page_text: cutters mounted upon suitable levers provided with a spring for separating them
and stops for limiting their motion substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated this the Eighteenth day of February 1898.
FRANK WHEELER,
Director for the Company.
CHAS. BENNION.
Improved Appliance for Dusting Moulders' Blacking.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Appliance for Dusting Moulders' Blacking.
ROBERT TAYLOR HARDMAN, Blenheim Terrace, Bacup, Lancashire, Ironfounder,
I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An oblong, round, flat, square, oval or halfround box of any size, made of tin
or any metal or wood or combination of metals. The top of same being made of
fine copper gauze or sieving, soldered or fastened to box, with wire bars accross to
save gauze when shaking the box to dust the mould. A handle at one end or in
middle to hold it by, with a screw filler at one end or side or bottom of box,
through which blacking may be put into the box.
Dated 19th April 1898.
Improved Appliance for Dusting Moulders' Blacking.
I, ROBERT TAYLOR HARDMAN, of Blenheim Terrace, Bacup, in the County of
Lancaster, Iron Founder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement;
This invention relates to an appliance used in an iron foundry to dust the
blacking used over the moulds.
Hitherto it has been customary to place the material in a bag of textile material
which has resulted in considerable waste from various causes.
My invention consists essentially of a metal receptacle to contain the blacking
provided with a face or covering of gauze at one side through which the material
is distributed in the desired quantity.
It will be fully described with reference to the accompanying drawings: –
Fig. 1. Front elevation.
Fig. 2. Longitudinal section.
The receptacle A is made of sheet metal of any desired size and is preferably
rectangular as shown but may be circular, semi-circular, oval or spherical or of
any convenient shape. It may also be made of wood or a combination of metal
and wood but preferably is of tinned sheet iron.
The side or front B is made of copper gauze soldered or otherwise securely
fastened at its edges to the sides of the receptacle A through which the blacking
is distributed over the mould as required by shaking.
Across the face of the gauze I place one, two or more bars C of wire or the like

page_text: to protect the face of the gauze and support it when being shaken to dust the
mould.
The appliance is fitted with a handle 1 by which to hold it when in use, and
with a screw E or other plug in the end, side or bottom through which it is filled
with the blacking.
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
1. An appliance for dusting moulders' blacking constructed substantially as
described and shown.
2. An appliance for dusting moulders' blacking comprising a receptacle to
contain the material and a face or side of fine gauze wire through which the
blacking is distributed, substantially as described and shown.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Manchester, Liverpool, and London, Patent Agents.
Improvements in Valves for Regulating the Inflow of Water to Cisterns and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 12th May, 1898-Accepted, 18th June, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Valves for Regulating the Inflow of Water to
Cisterns and the like.
I, ERNEST HOPE, of 15, Upper Westbourne Villas, Aldrington, in the County of
Sussex, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention is designed to provide a simple and, at the same time effective
valve for regulating the inflow of water to cisterns and the like. It will be easily
understood upon reference to the accompanying drawings in which,-
Figure 1, shews the valve in section and a portion of the lever to which a suitable
float is attached,
Figure 2, is an end view with the case in section,
Figure 3, is a sectional view shewing an alternative form of connection between
the valve and the lever, and
Figure 4, is a transverse section of the case with valve in position.
It will be seen by the drawings that the valve (A) is arranged in such a manner
that the pressure of water in the supply-pipe assists to keep it upon its seat when
closed; (B) being the inlet and (C) the outlet for the water.
The said valve is actuated by a suitably weighted float which is attached to the
outer end of the pivoted lever (D). The valve may be fastened to the said lever as
shewn in Figure 1, or the end (D¹) of the lever may be inserted in the slot (E)
Figures 3 and 4, formed in the valve stem; in this case however it would be necessary
to form guides on the said stem to keep the valve central. It will be understood
that the valve stem and lever may be pinned together, in lieu of having a slot if
desired.
The lugs (F) and (F1) to which the lever pivoted are formed on the part (G) of
the case (H). The seating (I) for the valve may be of leather, india-rubber or any
other suitable material so that when the valve is in the closed position a watertight
joint is formed.
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 :-
Firstly. In valves for regulating the inflow of water to cisterns and the like, a
case (H) having inlet (B) and outlet (C), a pivoted lever (D), a lift valve (A) and
seat (I) for the same, substantially as herein described and as illustrated.
Secondly. A valve for regulating the inflow of water to cisterns and the like
substantially as herein described and as illustrated.
حيمد
1000
W. D. ROWLINGSON,
7, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements relating
Year: 1898

page_text: 1000
Date of Application, 29th Apr., 1898
Complate Specification Left. 11th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 18th Mar., 1899
Date of Application, 29th Apr., 1990
Complete Specification Left. 11th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 18th Mar., 1899
FRANK ROBERT LAMB, 17м, Moss Lane West, Brooks' Bar, Manchester,
Plumber, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
--
This invention is to provide a button chiefly intended to be used for trousers,
but which may be used for other garments.
It consists of two round metal plates one slightly larger than the other, each
plate being raised on one side at the centre, the two centres are then soldered
or rivetted together, leaving a space between the edges of the two plates, the
larger plate having holes through round the edge for thread to enable the button
to be sewn on to the trousers or garment.
1 1000
Improvements relating
FRANK ROBERT LAMB, 17м, Moss Lane West, Brooks' Bar, Manchester,
Plumber, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:
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This invention is to provide a button chiefly intended to be used for trousers,
but which may be used for other garments, with a means of attaching the same
to the garment in a manner to obviate the strain and friction caused by what-
ever is put over the button upon the threads by which the button is stitched to
the garment.
In carrying out this invention I form a button of metal or other suitable
material, having a head and a base, with an intervening neck or stem, the base
being made slightly larger than the head. Near to the edge of the base are
holes by which the button is stitched to the garment.
The button may be made from one piece of metal or other material or may
be made of several pieces joined together.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 shows the front view of button

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
A button comprising a head and a base which are connected with an inter-
vening neck or stem, the said base having holes through it by which the button
can be attached to the garment, the whole substantially as described in the
above Specification, and shown in accompanying drawings.
Dated this Ninth day of January 1899.
FRANK ROBERT LAMB.
An Improved Process and Material for Forming Articles by Moulding.
Year: 1898

page_text: An Improved Process and Material for Forming Articles by Moulding.
I, JACOB STEIGER, of 24, Finsbury Square, in the City of London, Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide an improved process by means of which
I am enabled to use a certain material for moulding or producing statuettes,
statues, columns, and various other ornaments of articles.
According to my invention I make use of magnesite which by calcination
has lost its carbonic acid and reduce it by any suitable means to a very fine
powder. The calcined and powdered magnesite is then mixed with a suitable
amount of water to form a plastic substance suitable for modelling purposes. The
moulded article is then placed in a chamber or otherwise exposed to carbonic acid
gas. The calcined magnesite of which the moulded mass consists absorbs with
great energy the gas and becomes re-converted into a solid block of magnesium
carbonate.
Dated 20th August 1808
GEORGE DOWNING & SONS,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agents.
An Improved Process and Material for Forming Articles by Moulding.
I, JACOB STEIGER, of 24, Finsbury Square, in the City of London, Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
The object of my invention is to provide an improved process by means of which
I am enabled to use a certain material for moulding or producing statuettes,
statues, columns and various other ornaments or articles.
According to my invention I make use of magnesite, which by calcination
has lost its carbonic acid, and reduce it by any suitable means to a very fine
powder. The calcined and powdered magnesite is then mixed with a suitable
amount of water to form a plastic substance suitable for modelling purposes. The
moulded article is then placed in a chamber or otherwise exposed to carbonic acid
gas. The calcined magnesite of which the moulded mass consists absorbs, with
great energ, the gas and becomes re-converted into a solid block of magnesium
carbonate.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The improved process and material for forming articles by moulding, substan-
tially as set forth.
Improvements in or relating to Vent Pegs.
Year: 1898

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I, WILLIAM OLIVER, of 69, York Road, Lambeth, in the County of London,
Greengrocer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in vent pegs by which when the peg is
once driven in the cask or the like such peg need not be removed or touched in
order to withdraw liquid from the cask.
According to this invention, the vent peg is made with a longitudinal hole
through same and preferably at the top of such peg I fit a valve of the following
construction:-
I form a pocket preferably of india rubber, in the side or sides of which pocket
I make a slit, and over such slit I pass a band of rubber sufficiently broad to
cover the slit, this band is fastened to the aforesaid pocket at each side but is
open at one or both ends. Round the said pocket I pass a short piece of rubber
tube extending beyond the pocket, to pass over the vent peg. Round the afore-
said pocket I may have a metal tube.
BROWNE & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant,
9, Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, London, W.C.
Improvements in or relating to Vent Pegs.
I, WILLIAM OLIVER, of 69, York Road, Lambeth, in the County of London,
Greengrocer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement;-
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This invention relates to improvements in vent pegs by which when the peg
is once driven into the cask or the like, such peg need not be removed or touched
in order to withdraw liquid from the cask.
And in order that my said invention may be understood I will now proceed
to describe the same with reference to the drawing accompanying this specification
in which Fig. 1 shews a vertical section of a vent peg, and Fig. 2 a detail herein-
after referred to.
The same letters denote the same parts in both views.
shews a hole through the centre of the peg. The air reaches this hole through
other transverse holes b. c shews an inlet valve. An end view of this valve is
shewn at Fig. 2. The valve consists of a pocket d formed preferably of india

page_text: rubber, this pocket d has a slit shewn by the dotted line e at Fig. 1, in the side,
or it may have a slit in each side. Bands of rubber f cover these slits. These
bands are fastened to the pocket at each side, but are open at one or both ends.
Round this pocket d I pass a short piece of rubber tube g, by means of which
the valve is attached to the vent peg.
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:-
Vent pegs, having a longitudinal hole in combination with an inlet hole for
air and an inlet valve all substantially as described and shewn on the accompanying
drawing.
Dated this 9th day of February 1899.
BROWNE & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant,
9, Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, London, W.C.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, ROBERT THORNLEY, of Slattocks, Castleton, near Manchester, in the County
of Lancaster, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
It consists in fitting within a suitable circular box attached to the pulley, (or
the like,) it is desired to communicate the motion to, two or more segments of a
divided cylinder which are forced together or apart by means of a suitable conical
plug, or box, sliding upon the shaft, pressing upon them either internally or exter-
nally as may be most convenient.
The conical plug, or box, being slided upon the shaft by any suitable lever
handle in any usual way.
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I, ROBERT THORNLEY, of Slattocks, Castleton, near Manchester, in the County
of Lancaster, 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; —
It consists in fitting within a suitable circular box attached to the pulley, shaft,
or the like, it is desired to communicate the motion to, two or more segments of a
divided cylinder, which are forced together, or apart, by means of a suitable
conical plug, or box, sliding upon the shaft, pressing upon them, either internally
or externally as may be most convenient.
Referring to the drawings sent herewith;.
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Fig. 1 is an end view and Fig. 2 a cross section of my apparatus in a simple
form.
a indicates a suitable circular box, keyed, or otherwise attached, to the pulley
it is desired to rotate (omitted on the drawing for convenience,) Contained
within box a are three segments 6 of a suitable short cylinder, which are forced
apart so as to bind upon box a by means of conical plug c, (keyed to, and sliding
upon rotating shaft d.) and withdrawn by means of dovetail wedges e when conical
plug c is withdrawn by means of a suitable lever handle geared to annular slot f
in any suitable manner.

page_text: I may in some cases use plain pegs or pins, secured in a similar position and in
place of wedges e to produce the same result.
The spring cover g shown in section in Fig. 2 is omitted in Fig. 1 so that the
interior apparatus may be seen, but it is used to keep dust out of the apparatus
and automatically gear, or ungear, the clutch if so desired.
Or a plain metal cover may be used which does not affect the action of the
clutch.
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 combined apparatus, substantially as described and shown, herein before and
in the accompanying drawings, for the purpose set forth.
Dated thị. 20th day of Manal 1900
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
7, South Corridor, Royal Exchange, Manchester, Agent to Applicant.
An Improved Attachment or Device for Cycles, for the Purpose of Facilitating the Carrying of Parcels, Luggage, and such like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 19th Mar., 1898
An Improved Attachment or Device for Cycles, for the Purpose of
Facilitating the Carrying of Parcels, Luggage, and such like.
I, SYDNEY HUGHES, of 9, Crow Street, Dublin, Ireland, Gentleman, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved attachment or device for cycles, for facili-
tating the carrying of parcels, luggage and such like in a safe, convenient, and simple
manner.
Referring to the accompanying drawings the nature and mode of using my said
invention will be readily understood.
Fig. 1 is a view shewing the device attached to the handle bar of an ordinary
bicycle and
Fig. 2 is a side view of the device detached.
The invention consists of a suitable band of steel or other suitable material bent
into shape as shewn in Fig. 2. Through a suitable vertical slot at a and the free end b
passes a screw c carrying a milled nut. d whereby the device is clamped to the handle
bar as shewn in Fig. 1 or it may be clamped to any suitable part of the
machine.
The bent end e presses against the middle portion of the device in a spring like
manner so that letters, papers, and such like can readily be introduced and
removed and held securely without the aid of strings, straps, or other fasteners.
It is obvious that a winged nut may be used instead of the milled headed one de-
scribed if found more convenient, and the aperture b may be an open slot through
which the screw could swing when attaching the device. In this case the nut need
not be removed from the screw and thus the danger of losing same is obviated.
A device or attachment as thus constructed it is obvious can readily be attached
and detached to a cycle at pleasure, and will be found convenient and useful for the
purpose for which it is designed.
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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The use and application in connection with bicycles and such like vehicles of a
device or attachment constructed, arranged and operating in the manner substantially
as herein specified and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 14th day or
January foJO.
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
Agents for Applicant, 9, Westland Row, Dublin.
A Method of Taking Flexible Moulds from Plastic Clay Models and Designs in Relief.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 30th July, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
A Method of Taking Flexible Moulds from Plastic Clay Models and
Designs in Relief.
I, CHARLES HENRY ROTT, of No. 17, Orange Street, in the County Borough of
Swansea, Engraver, 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 method consists of covering the surface of the clay model with a medium
of collodion or varnish composed of gum or wax dissolved in spirits of wine or
other similar fluid that will be absorbed by the clay or quickly set by evaporation
leaving a thin film on the surface which will be impervious to moisture. I would
use gum shellac dissolved in methylated spirits or ether but any similar varnish
would answer the same purpose, and when set by slightly oiling the surface of the
model any one can easily take a flexible mould in gelatine glue or compounds of
gelatine glue and treacle or glycerine clear in all minute detail and giving a
resulting cast perfect to the original.
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 application of any such medium as above applied (either by brushing
spraying or dipping) to the model from which a cast is desired.
An Improved Process of Printing or Reproducing Designs upon Pottery and articles of a like nature.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 26th May, 1898-Accepted, 17th Sept., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Process of Printing or Reproducing Designs upon
Pottery and articles of a like nature.
We, WILLIAM MILLETT EDGE, of Stone, WILLIAM SPENCER MILLETT EDGE, of
Oulton Cross, Stone, and SAMUEL WEBSTER DEAN, of 204, Waterloo Road,
Burslem, all in the County of Stafford, Earthenware Manufacturers, 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:-
Our invention relates to an improved process by means of which designs for
transferring to or printing on the surface of ceramic ware of every description
may be produced on copper or other plates.
In carrying the invention into effect a sketch, drawing, or photograph of the
required design is produced in reverse on paper or any suitable material, so that
it has the same appearance as a sketch or drawing made upon stone for the
purpose of lithography. The said sketch or the like is then transferred to a
copper or other suitable plate and reproduced thereon by engraving or etching
or by any of the methods known in the printing trade as
process work"; the
design on the plate when finished, appearing as a left-to-right reverse of the
original.
After the design has been produced upon the copper or other plate as aforesaid,
an ink impression is taken from the plate on thin paper, by the method usually
adopted by copperplate printers, and the print thus obtained is transferred to
the article to be ornamented, the printed design being rubbed into the ware,
and the paper washed off or removed in the manner customary in the pottery
trade.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
An improved process whereby designs may be printed for reproduction upon
pottery and articles of a like nature, substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated the 26th day of Nov 1800
WM. JORDAN,
120, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicants.
Improvements in Pocket Cutlery.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, JOHN ROWBOTHAM HUNT, 11, Summerfield, Broomhill, City of Sheffield,
Cutlery Manager, do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to the construction of the "notch hollows" made in the
scales or coverings of pocket cutlery to enable the thumb nail to engage with the
nail nick formed in the blade for the purpose of opening the blades.
By my invention I dispense with the usual requirement of right and left hand
scales and therefore require less amount of scales to be kept in stock, fewer tools
for cutting out the scales, and avoid the process of pairing the scales.
I propose therefore to make one long central notch hollow capable of containing
within it the nail nicks of two blades, or in the case of a knife with four blades
there would be a long central notch hollow in both sides.
Instead of bevelling the notch hollow from the inside as is the method hitherto,
which produces a sharp or thin edge on the outer side of the scale, I am enabled
to round or bevel the notch hollow from the outside, which gives a smooth outside
finish and novel appearance to the knife.
It will be understood that instead of making every notch hollow to suit or match
the position of each nail nick, which may vary in every instance, I make my single
central notch hollow of sufficient length to extend beyond and so to contain both
nail nicks.
Dated the 19th day of January 1898
ROBT. F. DRURY,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Pocket Cutlery.
I, JOHN ROWBOTHAM HUNT, Cutlery Manager, 21, Sidney Street, Sheffield, late
of No. 11, Summerfield, Broomhill, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:--
This invention relates to the construction of the "notch hollows" made in the
scales or coverings of pocket cutlery to enable the thumb nail to engage with the
nail nick forward in the blade for the purpose of opening the blades.
The invention is illustrated in the annexed drawings.
Fig. 1, a knife with the usual notch-hollows.